A career built onstory and service
Film, civic and community recognitions. Entries awaiting a confirmed year, issuing body or description are marked as such rather than filled in.
- Two-time recipient
Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award
President's Volunteer Service Award program
Recognition for sustained volunteer service and community contribution, awarded to Dr. Ric Mathis on two separate occasions.
- 2023
Atlanta Fulton County Arts Proclamation
Fulton County / City of Atlanta
Proclamation honoring Dr. Ric Mathis's contribution to the arts and to cultural storytelling in Atlanta.
- 2016
Distinguished Visitor Award
City of Miami
Civic recognition presented during work in Miami acknowledging Dr. Mathis's media and community contributions.
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Hip Hop Film Festival Recognition
Hip Hop Film Festival — New York
Recognition from the Hip Hop Film Festival in New York for documentary and cultural filmmaking.
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Pan African Film Festival Recognition
Pan African Film Festival
Recognition from the Pan African Film Festival for documentary work centered on culture and community.
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Altera Art: ATL — Selected Creator and Award Recipient
Altera Art: ATL
Selected as a featured creator and award recipient within the Altera Art: ATL program.
- 2026
AI Film Experience Finalist — Atlanta 2026 World Cup Season
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Finalist and creator in an AI film experience presented during Atlanta's 2026 World Cup season.
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Additional Film, Civic and Community Recognitions
[TO BE CONFIRMED]
Further festival selections, civic citations and community honors. Supply titles, years and issuing organizations to list them individually.
Years of Visual Storytelling
Films and Documentaries Produced
AI Visuals Created
Workshops and Trainings Led
Communities Impacted
Interviews Produced
Creative Collaborations
Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards
Associations and recognitions — not endorsements
Rolling Out
Cover and editorial work
Atlanta Black Expo
Past association
Atlanta Black Chambers
Past association
Ocean 89
Past association
Altera Art: ATL
Selected creator, award recipient
Hip Hop Film Festival
Festival recognition
Pan African Film Festival
Festival recognition
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