2003
Young Leaders’ Academy Honored with Regional Innovator Award

Young Leaders’ Academy of Baton Rouge was recognized for its work in providing young African American males in the Baton Rouge area with leadership and academic training and community service opportunities. The Academy’s “service leadership” model requires academy students (ages eight to 17) to devote a minimum of three hours a month to volunteer activities. The Academy offers a variety of programs including a mentoring program, a summer and Saturday academy, after-school tutorial program and a parent support network. [more]

Leading South

2001
Essence Award Honorable Mention

Make a Difference Day Newspaper Award (Lafayette Daily Advertiser)

Oprah Winfrey Show Update

2000
Awarded the Oprah Winfrey Angel Network’s “Using Your Life Award” for commitment to the empowerment of the lives of children ($50,000.00)

Finalist for statewide Blue Cross Blue Shield Angel Award ($2500.00)

Adam Smith was awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award.
Article in the Advocate on Adam Smith