About the Foundation

Our mission

Founded by event professionals,
for event professionals.

The Allie Foundation of Georgia (AFOG), formerly known as the Allie Awards, Inc. became a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit in 2015 and is supported by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. We are dedicated to advancing the live events and hospitality industry through education programs, mentorship, and financial assistance. 

Our History

The Story Behind the Allies

Every great story starts with a spark. Ours began with a vision to celebrate creativity and connection across Georgia’s event professionals—and it’s only grown brighter.

Allie Foundation Impact

Building the Future of Georgia’s Event Industry

Proceeds from cash sponsorships and our events go toward scholarships established for those program’s students. To date the AFOG has contributed over $39,500 to the future leaders of the live event community.

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Volunteer Led & Managed

Strategic Partners

Partnerships make it possible

The Allie Foundation’s strength lies in the company we keep. Our partners play a vital role in helping us fulfill our mission expanding access in Georgia’s live events industry.

Executive Board & Board of Directors

Foundation Leadership

From corporate engagement to collegiate outreach, our board drives everything we do. From celebrating excellence and building the next generation of event leaders, our board makes it happen.

Claudette Pate
Claudette Pate
President
Goldner Associates
TerrySingleton
Terry R. Singleton, CSEP, CDMP
Immediate Past President
CCP Events, Inc
IreneTyndale
Irene Tyndale
Vice President & President Elect
Irene Tyndale Events
Alesa_McArthur_02
Alesa McArthur, MBA, CMP
Foundation Administrator
Allie Foundation of Georgia
Steve M. Moore
Director, Affiliate Assn. Outreach; Strategic Assn. Partner, ILEA
Affairs to Remember
DeeLaneEades
Dee Lane Eades, CPCE
Director
I Do Linens
Tiffany Means
Director, Communications & Branding
Squaredot
KimberlyRoberts
Kimberly Roberts, CESP, CMP
Director, Education
AI Strategic Results, LLC
Sandy Bell
Director, Education, Educational Events
Imperial Events
Kristina Rinderle, MBA
Director, Corporate Engagement
Destination South Meetings + Events
Linda Terrana
Director, Corporate Engagement
Bold Catering + Events
Jordan Xu
Director, Events, Award Committee Liaison & Strategic Assn. Partner Director, WIPA
Emily Jordan Events
stephaniemtchell
Stephanie Mitchell
Director - NACE Liaison
The Rolling Pour
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Shakila Booker, CWEP
Director - NSBWEP Liasion
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