In a career noted for achievement and public service, Wonya Lucas has been one of the media industry’s top leaders and one of Atlanta’s most influential marketing voices. Throughout her extraordinary career, Lucas has always prioritized mentoring, inspiring and supporting the next generation of business leaders. She is beloved, respected and admired by generations of business and creative professionals. AMA Atlanta is proud to recognize Lucas as our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.

Lucas' career has included serving as the President/CEO of Hallmark Media Networks, Public Broadcasting Atlanta (WABE), and TV One. She has held key decision-making global marketing and management roles at Discovery Communications, CNN Worldwide, The Weather Channel, and TNT. Lucas began her marketing career in brand management at The Coca-Cola Company and at Clorox. She currently serves on the board of directors for Inspire Brands, the Atlanta Braves Holding Company and Comcast Corporation. She also serves on several advisory boards including the Sundance Institute, Georgia Tech Foundation, Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, and the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. Recently, she served as the Chair of the Board of Jurors for the prestigious Peabody Awards. Wonya is a native Atlantan and proud graduate of the Atlanta Public School system. She completed her undergraduate engineering degree at Georgia Tech and received her MBA from The Wharton School.