| Atlanta, GA: Atlanta based Data point systems | | | | from community organizations for her |
| Inc. owned by an Indian American was selected | | | | commitment and dedicated service to the |
| for the prestigious Georgia Minority Business | | | | community. Dr. Paddy Sharma also received an |
| Technology Industry Award at the 12th annual | | | | ‘Outstanding Georgia Citizen' proclamation |
| Awards dinner and conference organized by the | | | | presented by the Secretary of state of Georgia |
| Atlanta Business Journal magazine. Dr. Paddy | | | | on 5th day Feb, 2009. The citation on the |
| Sharma, President & CEO of Data point, | | | | proclamation reads "Karen C. Handel, secretary of |
| received the award amidst thunderous applause | | | | Georgia State proclaimed Dr. Paddy Sharma as an |
| at a fully packed dinner conference in the august | | | | outstanding Georgia citizen. |
| presence of leading business owners and other | | | | May this outstanding citizen be afforded every |
| eminent dignitaries of Atlanta on February 19, | | | | courtesy as a good will ambassador from Georgia |
| 2009 at Georgia International Convention Center, | | | | in her travels to other states, to nations beyond |
| College Park. Curtis J. Matin, Partner, Mozley, | | | | the borders of the United States of America, or |
| Finlayson, & Loggins, LLP presented the | | | | where ever she may here after travels or |
| award to Dr. Paddy. | | | | reside". Secretary, Georgia state signed on 5th |
| The Georgia Minority Business Awards embraces | | | | day of February, A.D. 2009. It brings Atlanta |
| all people regardless of their ethnicity, races and | | | | Indian community a great honor and pride. |
| culture. The 12th Annual Georgia Minority business | | | | The Georgia Minority Business Awards are now |
| Awards is instituted recognize and reward the | | | | 12 years old and is acknowledged as one of the |
| achievement of Georgia based Minority | | | | most prestigious annual award given to those |
| businesses. The Georgia Minority Business Awards | | | | CEOs and businesses that made outstanding |
| (GMBA) Technology Industry Award presented to | | | | contributions in developing and promoting diversity |
| Dr. Paddy Sharma this year was in recognition of | | | | in businesses especially minority businesses. |
| her accomplishments as head of a small business. | | | | This event is designed to provide an excellent |
| Belonging to a multi cultural/minority background, | | | | opportunity for local, national, and international |
| Dr Paddy Sharma had achieved successful | | | | businesses to network and develop business |
| business growth and represents the technology of | | | | relationships. It is the melting pot for a diverse |
| the future. Dr. Paddy Sharma is the founder and | | | | group of people, races, and cultures. The awards |
| CEO of Atlanta based Data point Systems, INC., a | | | | program recognizes a wide range of businesses |
| full service IT staffing firm that specializes in staff | | | | and business leaders that exemplify leadership, |
| augmentation, software development and | | | | commitment and professional growth, have a |
| software training. Data Point systems serves | | | | major impact on business and have demonstrated |
| medium to large corporations through out the | | | | diversity in the workplace. |
| USA. | | | | Businesses will immensely benefit from attending |
| Dr. Paddy is well known in business as well as | | | | this prestigious event as it presents the rare |
| social circles in Atlanta. She is very active in the | | | | opportunity to connect with chamber members, |
| community and holds many key positions. She is | | | | CEO's, non-profit organizations, political leaders and |
| the current chairman of board of directors of | | | | organizations from various industries all in one |
| IACA (India America Cultural | | | | evening. |
| Association), an umbrella organization of Indian | | | | Prior to the award's dinner presentation, a |
| community here. She is also a trustee Clayton | | | | reception was held in honor of the awardees. |
| State University Foundation, trustee of Sanatan | | | | Lockheed Martin, Bank of North Georgia, Sam's |
| Mandir, Chairman of fund raising committee of | | | | Club, 1st Choice Credit Union, Wachovia/Wells |
| Hindu Temple of Atlanta, Riverdale, president of | | | | Fargo Bank, Comcast, Holiday Inn Select and the |
| Global Teachers, Research & Resources Inc. | | | | law firm of Mozley, Finlayson & Loggins |
| (GTRR) and serves on the Emory Board of | | | | cosponsored the 2009 Georgia Minority business |
| Visitors. Dr. Paddy Sharma received many awards | | | | Awards. |
