Atlanta nonprofit honors innovative entrepreneurs with disabilities

Three people, with one person in a wheelchair are on stage at an awards gala.
Synergies Work presented the second annual EDDIE Awards to highlight innovative businesses within the community. During the event, five business owners received awards. (Marlon Hyde/WABE)

Synergies Work presented the second annual EDDIE Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre to five different companies.

The Atlanta nonprofit supporting entrepreneurs with disabilities hosted the celebration to highlight innovative businesses within the community, such as a dating app for disabled and chronically ill people and a travel company for wheelchair users. During the event, five business owners received awards.

Malik Wilson, or Question ATL, is a blind artist and rapper. He performed at the ceremony.