(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 14, 2025) – Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson has been named the recipient of the 2025 Lottie H. Watkins Female First Award by the Atlanta Business League.

The award recognizes women who have made groundbreaking achievements in their professions and communities. Hendrickson was honored for her commitment to advancing equity, inclusion and innovation across the country’s most diverse county.

“This recognition is deeply meaningful because it honors the women who came before me and the communities that continue to shape me,” said Hendrickson. “Gwinnett’s story is one of shared growth and progress. Every day, I’m reminded that leadership isn’t about being first, it’s about making sure no one is left behind.”

Her recognition by the Atlanta Business League adds to a growing list of distinctions, including being named among Georgia’s 100 Most Influential Women and the Power 100 Atlantan Leaders.

The Lottie H. Watkins Female First Award pays tribute to women who break barriers and set new standards of excellence in business and civic leadership.

For more information about the Atlanta Business League and its Female First Award, visit the Atlanta Business League’s website.