New BBA president Greg Davis, at left, presents Legoland general manager Penda Meftah, center, and marketing manager Whitney Wilson, at right, with the award fpr the organization's 'Business of the Year.' Davis presented the award during the BBA's annual luncheon on Jan. 22.
New Buckhead Business Association president Greg Davis, at left, presents Legoland general manager Penda Meftah, center, and marketing manager Whitney Wilson, at right, with the award fpr the organization’s ‘Business of the Year.’ Davis presented the award during the BBA’s annual luncheon on Jan. 22.
Buckhead Atlanta, a large mixed-use development in the heart of Buckhead, received the BBA's Buckhead Beautification Award for its plantings, including mature trees. BBA president Greg Davis, left, presented the award to Buckhead Atlanta general manager Michael Diamantides, right, and marketing director Mary Kathryn Wells.
Buckhead Atlanta, a large mixed-use development in the heart of Buckhead, received the BBA’s Buckhead Beautification Award for its plantings, including mature trees. BBA president Greg Davis, left, presented the award to Buckhead Atlanta general manager Michael Diamantides, right, and marketing director Mary Kathryn Wells, center.
Jenny Levinson, at left, of Souper Jenny restaurants, was named Entrepreneur of the Year during the BBA luncheon.
Jenny Levinson, at left, of Souper Jenny restaurants, was named Entrepreneur of the Year during the BBA luncheon.
Spanx CEO JanSinger spoke to nearly 300 Buckhead Business Association members and guests on Jan. 22 during the organization's 2015 luncheon, held at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead hotel.
Spanx CEO JanSinger spoke to nearly 300 Buckhead Business Association members and guests on Jan. 22 during the organization’s 2015 luncheon, held at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead hotel.
David Cummings of Atlanta Tech Village received the BBA's 2015 Bullish on Buckhead award.
David Cummings of Atlanta Tech Village received the BBA’s 2015 Bullish on Buckhead award.

Joe Earle is Editor-at-Large. He has more than 30-years of experience with daily newspapers, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and was Managing Editor of Reporter Newspapers.