Published on: October 1, 2024 at 12:22 PM

By: Michael Tomberlin

The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is gearing up for a milestone 20th anniversary celebration honoring Greenville native and Southern Company chairman, president and CEO Chris Womack.

The 2024 Black Belt Legacy Dinner is set to take place Oct. 3 at the Harbert Center in Birmingham. Womack, who is chairman and president of Southern Company, will be recognized as a distinguished native of Alabama’s Black Belt region. Southern Company is the parent company of Alabama Power.

The evening promises to be a vibrant celebration of Black Belt culture and arts, kicking off with a 6 p.m. reception. Attendees will transition to a dinner and awards presentation, where Womack will be recognized for his significant contributions to business and community development. His journey from Greenville to the helm of one of the nation’s leading energy providers epitomizes the transformative mission of BBCF.

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