Lori A. Manns of LHTYF receives The RICE Award from Carter Unlimited LLC

Sept. 23, 2014 - PRLog -- Carter Unlimited LLC recently presented Lori A. Manns, president of Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, Inc., with the Rising In Community Execellence Award (The RICE Award) in the non-profit category. The RICE Awards are given to community trailblazers who have led the way in community change.  The Rising In Community Excellence Award recognizes and honors individuals who exemplify professional excellence while edifying the community.

Lori A. Manns received her education from Auburn University in Montgomery and is currently owner of Quality Media Consultant Group LLC. Lori is president and founder of Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, a 501(c)3 non profit organization dedicated to children's health.

"Lori is a valued leader in the non-profit industry in our community and she was nominated by her peers and community leaders for the prestigous RICE Award. The RICE Awards Organization was pleased to recognize the impact Lori and the team at LHTYF has made in the Atlanta area," stated C. Chandon Carter, Founder of The RICE Awards.

For more information about Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation or The RICE Awards, please call 800-551-3775.

About The Rice Awards

The RICE Awards were founded in 2010 by C. Chandon Carter of Carter Unlimited LLC. Chandon's vision is to shine a spotlight on outstanding citizens and their organizations while bringing awareness to their tremendous sacrifices and contributions to Atlanta. The RICE Awards are given to community trailblazers who have led the way in community change. To learn more about The RICE Awards, visit www.thericeawards.com.

About Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, Inc.

Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, Inc.,(LHTYF) was founded in 2010 by Lori A. Manns out of a passion to give back to her community.  The mission of LHTYF is educate, activate, motivate and empower youth in the areas of academic achievment, fitness, nutrition and total wellness. LHTYF aims to educate and empower youth to learn healthy and sustainable lifestyle habits so they avoid obesity, diabetes and hypertension. To learn more about LHTYF, visit www.livehealthyandthriveyouth.org