Meet the 2025 ADID Award Winners

The CAP/ADID Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration is an opportunity to celebrate the people who make Downtown Atlanta the "one and only." Each year, we honor award recipients, both internal and external.

We sat down with this year's ADID Award Winners to learn more about their love for Downtown.

  

 

Atlanta Downtown Rising Star: Eric Speer

As a new member of our Ambassador team, Eric has quickly proven himself to be dedicated to the team’s mission of enhancing public safety and helping visitors, office workers, and residents.

How long have you been with ADID? 10 months.
What is something that you enjoy about your work? I enjoy helping people and working with my ADID team members to assist those in Downtown Atlanta.
What's your favorite spot Downtown? The King Center.
Do you have a favorite Downtown memory? My 1st “Wind Down Wednesday” event in Centennial Olympic Park.
What are you most excited about coming to Downtown in the next few years? Most excited about the FIFA World Cup and the Centennial Yards project coming to Downtown.

 

Atlanta Downtown Champion: Ambassador Lieutenant Richie Cunningham

Deeply trusted by his colleagues, Richie is celebrated for his exceptional relationship-building skills as well as his rapport with law enforcement partners and other stakeholders.

How long have you been with ADID? 11½ years
What is something that you enjoy about your work? It's the gratitude you feel when helping others.
What's your favorite spot Downtown? There are multiple spots that are my favorite... I love eating at some of the Downtown local restaurants, Pemberton Place in the wintertime, the lights, the people, it's just a joyful time for me. And Centennial Olympic Park in the summertime. The concerts and the downtown attractions seem to just light up with visitors.
Do you have a favorite Downtown memory? For me it was the very first time I met John Lewis. He was so approachable and kind too. He stood outside of Woodruff Park and answered all the questions we had for him, took pictures with us all while conducting his business with his colleagues before returning to his busy schedule.
What are you most excited about coming to Downtown in the next few years?
The FIFA World Cup. Once again Atlanta Downtown will be at the center stage and ADID & CAP will be a part of history again.

 

Atlanta Downtown Compassion in Action: Lamar Perry

Since joining ADID, Lamar has shown an unparalleled commitment to providing compassion and care to Downtown’s unhoused residents.

How long have you been with ADID? 4 years
What is something that you enjoy about your work? Serving and helping others in need.
What's your favorite spot Downtown? Centennial Olympic Park.
Do you have a favorite Downtown memory? Being born in Grady Hospital.
What are you most excited about coming to Downtown in the next few years? Most excited about more affordable housing coming to Downtown.