In recognition of more than two decades of service in election administration, Kelvin Williams, a deputy elections supervisor in Gwinnett County, was honored during the second annual Georgia Civic Excellence Awards Dinner. Williams received the Georgia Award of Excellence in Election Administration, which highlights the contributions of poll workers and election officials across the state.
Presented by the Georgia Democracy Resilience Network and The Carter Center, the award is intended to acknowledge what the organizations describe as the pivotal yet frequently unglamorous roles played by election administrators. According to an official announcement from Gwinnett County, Elections Supervisor Zach Manifold commended Williams during the ceremony, stating, "Election workers are often our friends and neighbors — the unsung heroes of our democratic system."
Williams's career in election administration spans more than 20 years, including his service in Gwinnett County since 2016. During this time, he has been involved in overseeing election processes and operations. At the awards ceremony, Elections Supervisor Zach Manifold presented Williams with the Georgia Award of Excellence in Election Administration, noting his role and contributions to elections in the county. "I’m especially proud of Kelvin’s dedication and leadership, which have made such a lasting impact on elections in Gwinnett," Manifold told attendees, as reported by Gwinnett County.
The Civic Excellence Awards Dinner has been established as an annual event in Georgia’s civic calendar, recognizing the contributions of individuals involved in the state’s electoral process. While election officials typically work behind the scenes, the event provides an opportunity to publicly acknowledge their roles in supporting election operations. With over 20 years in election administration, Kelvin Williams has been part of efforts that influence how voters in Georgia engage with the electoral system.
