Club Blue President Named 2009 Power 30 Under 30
Justin Palmer recognized for his work with Club Blue & BGCMAMay 18, 2009
Club Blue's President Justin Palmer was named one of Atlanta's Power 30 Under 30. He was recognized at The Power 30 Under 30™ Awards ceremony on May 14, 2009 at the One Ninety One Club for his community service work with Club Blue & BGCMA. (Pictures)
Club Blue is the young professionals society that ‘parties with a purpose’ to benefit BGCMA. Members enjoy exclusive discounts to mixers around Atlanta while they raise awareness and money to benefit the children served at BGCMA. Members also give their time and talent to the children, making a difference where it counts.
The Power 30 Under 30™ Awards honors thirty outstanding individuals under the age of thirty in each major U.S. city that have achieved extraordinary success over the past year. Young leaders are recognized from the following categories: 1) Arts, Entertainment, & Media 2) Business 3) Community Service 4) Politics 5) Science & Technology 6) Sports.
"Justin’s passion for business and community are evident in his daily life," said Danielle Johnson-Vermenton, BGCMA's Club Blue manager & associate director of individual giving. "This passion drives his goal to become a leader in the Atlanta business community, either as a corporate executive or as the owner of his own company. Justin also believes strongly in the role that volunteer leaders must play in developing our youth, primarily in education. While he remains open to the form that it may take, Justin’s commitment to impact Atlanta’s youth and business community as a leader remains firm."
Palmer is a Business Services Officer at BB&T in Atlanta. He resides in Atlanta with his wife, Kiera.
The Power 30 Under 30™ are young individuals who have accomplished great feats at a young age. Despite their diverse backgrounds ranging from meager beginnings to generations of wealth, they have one thing in common: the ability to excel at what they do on their own merit. They also realize the tremendous importance of giving back to the community to help those in need.
The Apex Society, an invitation-only, young professionals club based in New York City, produces the events and merchandise for the Power 30 Under 30™ Awards. Since its inception in 2000, the organization has made honoring young successful individuals a priority. Too often young professionals under the age of thirty are overlooked or considered professionally inept. The Apex Society begs to differ.
With the ascendancy of the Internet, the ambitious young leaders of this country are excelling like never before. We understand with great clarity and experience that we are the trendsetters, influencers, and leaders of tomorrow; these are the young adults that will become the next Steven Spielberg, Nancy Pelosi, Michael Jordan, Bono, or Bill Gates. Over the last few years, the organization has succeeded in harnessing the bold spirit of energy, innovation, and unlimited possibillities.
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO ATLANTABoys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta operates 30 Clubs in 13 metro counties in addition to Camp Kiwanis and Youth Art Connection, a gallery and workspace for young artists. A trained and professional staff serves more than 17,000 youth annually by offering specialized programming and a safe haven for at-risk and underprivileged children and teens. Memberships cost only $35 per school year but scholarships are available for those who need assistance. For more information or to make a promise to metro Atlanta children, please visit http://www.bgcma.org
