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as we honor our Martial Arts and Community Leaders for their outstanding, distinguished service, philanthrope and humanitarianism around the globe.
*In Collaboration With
CELEBRATING Greatness!
THE HALL OF HONORS
Celebrating Martial Artists and Community Service Leaders
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For the past twenty-six years, Dr. LaVerne Adekunle (laExpose Productions) and Dr. John Williams (Come On In Elite) have been acknowledging and celebrating the achievements of community service leaders and individuals who have made significant contributions within their communities.
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Dr. John Williams is not only a martial arts extraordinaire but also a community service leader. His exceptional achievements have earned him the prestigious Hall of Honors Williams Elite award. This award is the first of its kind, uniting global communities from around the world to celebrate the remarkable contributions of martial artists and community service.
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This collaborative initiative between the Extraordinary Elite Williams Hall of Honors and the Extraordinary People Awards, which includes individuals from various parts of the world, seeks to acknowledge those who are making noteworthy contributions to their communities. The fundraiser portion will support the renovation of a family home and provide necessary resources.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS
Honoring Community Service Leaders in these categories:
• Martial Arts Leadership Awards
• Distinguished Person Humanitarian Award
• Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
DR. JOHN F. WILLIAMS
Founder of Come On In Elite, Inc.
Dr. John Williams is the youngest of 14 children. His mentor, Mrs. Etter Mae Robinson, told him that he was smart and could be anything in life that he wanted to be. That was when Dr. Williams made a tremendous change in his life. With the improvement of his self-confidence and self-worth, Mr. Williams graduated with the Class of 1986. Upon graduation, he received two scholarships. Dr. Williams was the first of 14 children to finish high school and attend college. He joined the United States Army in December of 1988 and his lovely wife, Brenda Williams, recently retired from the military.
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He founded Come On In, Inc. which featured pageantry and food distribution in both Africa and now, the Philippines, Brazil, and India. His work has taken him across the globe including Africa, Abu Dhabi, and Europe.
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Dr. John has received many awards over the years for a lifetime of volunteering and philanthropy. Dr. John is an accomplished martial artist and black belt holder. He holds two PhDs and is the author of 3 books. His list of awards, educational certifications, and degrees are many and very distinguished.
DR. LAVERNE ADEKUNLE
Founder of LaExpose Productions
Dr. LaVerne Adekunle is considered an innovative marketer, media personality and event organizer who is known for her humanitarian efforts. LaVerne is from Georgia by way of Blytheville. She has earned several State awards for community service and two International Book Awards. LaVerne founded a charitable organization called LaExpose' which is known for its Extraordinary People Awards. She is partner in a production company called Women of Ruth with TLC celebrity Steffanie Rivers and Director of Dr. John Williams’ organization, Come On In Elite.
LaVerne attended Aenon Bible College in Germany, Cuyahoga Community College and MCCC in Blytheville AR. LaVerne graduated from US Career Institute as a Certified Fitness Instructor & Nutrition Specialist and completed her PhD in Philosophy at TNT Biblical Institute. She recently received from Spain, the title, 1st Black Female to become a Nigth.
To find her full bio visit laverneadekunle.com
THE ANTLERS Hotel
4 SOUTH CASCADE AVENUE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903
(719) 955-5600
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Join us downtown in the beautiful, historic Antlers Hotel! Bask in breathtaking scenery, historic architecture, and luxurious amenities...the perfect venue for the Extraordinary Elite Williams Hall of Honors guests!
COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT
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