The 2018 – 2019 season marks the Atlanta Hawks’ 50^th year in the City of Atlanta. In the spirit of their golden anniversary, the team is recognizing the contributions of Atlanta’s icons during its home games. These are the leaders, players, coaches and everyday people whose contributions formed the very foundation for building Atlanta into a national and international beacon of hope, wonder and inclusion for our country, and the world.

On February 7 the team honored Alicia Philipp, president of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, with a courtside recognition during their game against the Toronto Raptors.

“Alicia’s 43-year tenure of leadership at the Community Foundation is a rare and notable career accomplishment,” said Nzinga Shaw, chief diversity and inclusion officer for the Atlanta Hawks. “More importantly, however, under her guidance the Community Foundation has become an anchor institution driving philanthropy in our region, recently to the tune of more than $100 million annually in grants out to nonprofits working to solve our greatest challenges.”

Philipp is among 50 community leaders who are being lauded during the team’s golden anniversary year.