Gala Executive Director

Bishop Dr. George E. Holmes, Jr.,
Executive Director, The Gatsby Showcase Foundation 4th Annual Awards Gala

Having served and assisted five United States Presidents and their White House Administrations, both Democrats and Republicans, and five consecutive District of Columbia Mayors and recently having served as the Honorary Ambassador of the Republic of Liberia and now currently as the Special Advisor to Her Royal Highness (HRH) Queen Sylvia Nagginda Luswata of the Kingdom of Buganda, Bishop Dr. George E. Holmes, Jr. is a Two-Time Recipient of the President of the United States’, “President’s Lifetime Achievement Award” bestowed upon him by both President Joseph R. Biden and President Barack H. Obama for his lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation. Having the distinct honor of being selected by United States Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Bishop Dr. Holmes is the first member of Clergy to be officially trained by Members of the United States Congress in a special Congressional, Political, Education and Leadership Training Institute Boot Camp, chaired by U. S. Congressman Bennie G. Thompson with U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings as the teacher and his mentor. Bishop Dr. Holmes was conferred by the United States House of Representatives’ “The Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition Award” for Outstanding and Invaluable Service to the Community for his exceptional leadership.

Bishop Dr. Holmes is a highly sought after national and global award winning leader, coalition builder, negotiations expert and speaker as he recently historically served as Chairman, Co-Chairperson, Master of Ceremonies, Organizer and Chief Fundraiser of numerous, ‘United States President’s Lifetime Achievement Awards National Honors, Tributes and Ceremonies.