Salute to Minority Businesses

Honoring Georgia's 2005 Decision Makers
Each year Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine honors a few of Georgia's distinguished business leaders. This year those recognized were from Vanguard Distributors, Primus Software and The Burks Companies. Turner Field played host for the event as the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals brought excitement to those attending the Salute to Minority Businesses

A Salute to Minority Business honorees pose for a picture on the field during their introduction to Braves fans before the big game: (Left) Ron Frieson, BellSouth; Rengen Li, The Coca-Cola, Co.; Fred Burks, The Burks Companies; Derek Schiller, Sr. V.P. of Sales for Atlanta Braves, Pat Lottier, Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine; Sylvester Formey, Vanguard Distributors; Veena Kalale, Primus Software, Sangeeta Basandra, Primus Software; and Aaron Dent, Delta Air Lines.

B Family of Sangeeta Basandra, Salute to Minority Business honoree, enjoy the day's events: (Left) Neeraj Basandra (husband and Primus Software director), Nikita Basandra (daughter) and Nitish Basandra (son).

C Renee Knorr (standing, center) of Washington Mutual and event guests enjoy the goodies in their gift bags.

D Salute honorees and guests pose for a picture after receiving their accolades: (Left) Aaron Dent, Veena Kalale, Sangeeta Basandra, Lisa Jones, Cingular Wireless; Pat Lottier, Fred Burks, Sylvester Formey, Rengen Li, Dwan Armstrong, Cingular Wireless; and Ron Frieson.

E Delta's Aaron Dent reaches to shake the hand of Atlanta Brave Brian McCann after delivering the first pitch of the game.