Collie Burnet, Jr.	In 2000, after an extensive executive search by AIB's Board of Directors, Collie Burnett, Jr., joined AIB as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Armed with over 25 years in communications management and a proven sense of vision and purpose, President Burnett has led AIB into the new millennium and digital era.  With a keen eye on AIB's operational efforts and fiscal vitality, President Burnett has continued to forge lasting business and community alliances in the Atlanta Metro area.
	2001 saw the initiation of another AIB institution with the hosting of the first annual Allen Awards, a venue honoring programmers for broadcast excellence, who not only develop quality programs, but uplift and celebrate the human spirit as well.  This event is aptly named after AIB co-founder Rev. John H. Allen
	AIB's commitment to excellence is reflected in the quality of the people it employs.  This commitment was embodied in 2004 when AIB was honored to receive a Bronze Telly Award for its originally produced documentary Printing the Dream: 75 Years of Atlanta Daily World, this documentary profiles the first African-American daily newspaper in the united states and was written and produced by AIB staff members.

2005 saw the creation and release of AIB's first CD/DVD collection entitled Every Time I Feel the Spirit, a compilation of Spirituals performed by Rev. Dr. William Womack. In the complex and competitive world of broadcast television, recognition is earned.  AIB has been recognized by such distinguished organizations as the Georgia Cable Television Association, The Southeastern Emmy Nominations and The Telly Awards.
More than 1000 faith-based and 500 non-profit organizations have recognized the value of of AIB and have entrusted their programs to our organization.       Our motto, Celebrating Diversity, Creating Community, defines our commitment not to the Atlanta, Georgia community, but to interfaith dialogue as well.  AIB is Atlanta's beacon for ethnic, cultural and religious harmony.

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