Founder's Week
Reflections of Excellence 2023
Saturday, FEBRUARY 18, 2023
11:00 AM EST
Ray Charles Performing Arts Center
Morehouse Campus
The Reflections of Excellence program brings together trailblazers receiving Benjamin Elijah Mays “Bennie” Awards and Candle Awards in 2023 for their achievements as leaders in their fields, including the arts, science and medicine, public service, business, civic leadership, education, and philanthropy. The awardees will discuss their lives, pathways to success, and outlook on contemporary issues.
Founder’s Week Resources
Quick Links
- Purchase Candle in the Dark Tickets
- Alumni Portal
- Give to Morehouse
- Get SWAG from the Morehouse Bookstore
Hotel Accommodations
- Host Hotel: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Moderator
Errin Haines
Errin Haines is the Founder and Editor-at-Large of The 19th and award-winning political journalist. Founder and Managing Editor of The 19th and award-winning political journalist.
Award descriptions
Benjamin Elijah Mays “Bennie” Awards
The Benjamin Elijah Mays “Bennie” Award, one of the highest honors that Morehouse bestows on its alumni, is named for one of the College’s most revered Presidents, Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays, who served from 1940 to 1967. His legacy lives on in the College’s international stature and in the success of its alumni.
The Candle Awards
For 154 years, Morehouse College as been a beacon of light and a source of knowledge to the global community. The Candle Award recognizes outstanding non-alumni who are exemplary in their professions and are committed to excellence, community service, and leadership, the values taught at Morehouse College.
