The annual Creating Communities Awards recognizing county organizations that have fostered diversity is set for Thursday in Marietta.

The awards recognize an individual, team or organizations that have made a positive contribution to the inclusion of the county’s diverse communities. Recipients this year are: the Special Needs Development Group, Foundation Masonic Lodge #592, Piedmont Church and Alpha Kappa Alpha/The PEARL Foundation.

The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Road in Marietta.