The National Monuments Foundation Presents:

2013 Middelthon-Candler Peace, Justice and Millennium Gate Prize Ceremony

Chair - Sarah O'Brien

Honorary Chairs - Cyndae Arrendale and Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leef

The National Monuments Foundation is delighted to sponsor the 2013 Middelthon-Candler Prize Ceremony at the Millennium Gate Museum on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 6pm for a VIP Reception* and 7:45pm for the ceremony. Cocktail Attire

The funds raised during this evening will facilitate the museum's mission to preserve and interpret Georgia history, architecture, culture and philanthropic heritage, as well as highlight Georgia's historical and aesthetic relevance to the United States and to the world.

The prestigious Middelthon-Candler Prizes are presented to families and individuals who have been stewards of our great city. We are pleased to announce the distinguished recipients of the 2013 Prizes:

Justice Prize – Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for his stewardship of the city and the state, but particularly his support of this foundation and its goals to rebuild Historic Mims Park and subsequently, the West End.

Peace Prize – Legendary WSB-TV anchor Monica Pearson for her long-time dedication to bringing communities and community awareness together while providing the calm and order that allowed Atlantans to feel that they could rely on her for comfort even in the midst of difficulties and stressful situations.

Millennium Gate Prize -- Kelly Loeffler and Jeff Sprecher for their visionary business leadership and commitment to building community and the economic future of Atlanta. The couple has helped bring the world’s financial exchange attention to Atlanta and Kelly is inspiring new a generation of women through women’s professional sports. Kelly Loeffler is Vice President of Corporate Affairs at IntercontinentalExchange and co-owner of the Atlanta Dream, the WNBA team. Her husband, Jeff Sprecher, is a Founder of InterContinentalExchange, Inc., and currently serves as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

We look forward to seeing you on September 21st, 2013. For more information and Sponsorship Oportunities at the Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze Levels, please contact Donna Whitmire, Event Coordinator, dwhitmire@thenmf.org or 770-313-3129

About The Middelthon-Candler Prizes:

The Middelthon-Candler Prizes were created with the Millennium Gate in 2009. Matthew A. Middelthon, the great-great-great grandson of Coca-Cola founder Asa G. Candler, established the Middelthon-Candler Millennium Gate, Peace and Justice prizes to continue the family’s extraordinary stewardship of the city of Atlanta.

* attendance to this is based on a sponsorship package of $2500 or more