Passion, integrity and excellence are what it takes to be inducted into the Northeast Georgia Business Hall of Fame.Those are the words used to describe Lessie Smithgall, Elton Maddox and the late John Jacobs Jr. during Junior Achievement’s third annual awards ceremony Thursday night.Each of the recipients has generously given back to the community that made them the successful people they’ve become.A video presentation was shown for each of the winners, highlighting their various accomplishments and the stories of their lives.Smithgall, who recently celebrated her 101st birthday, was surprised to be given a birthday cake while the audience sang “Happy Birthday.”After blowing out her candle she thanked Junior Achievement and offered the young people in the audience a piece of advice.“Don’t be afraid if you change careers in midstream. Your circumstance in life may lead you to chose another path. Don’t be afraid,” Smithgall said.Smithgall’s career in journalism has encompassed radio, print and broadcasting.