Chancellor Hawkins wins big award -

[Trojan1998]

Dr. Hawkins was bestowed a very prestigious award from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Previous winners include Paul "Bear" Bryant and senator Lister Hill.

http://montgomeryadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070608/CABJ01/70608014/1134

[BMarkey]

Congrats to Dr. Hawkins. He has guided Troy to heights most of us would not have imagined.


Alabama broadcasters’ group honors Troy University chancellor

The Alabama Broadcasters Association (ABA) has named Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. as its 2007 Citizen of the Year.

The purpose of the award is to honor an Alabama citizen for outstanding contributions to the well-being, prosperity and progress of the state.

“Dr. Hawkins was selected as the Alabama Broadcasters Association 2007 Citizen of the Year because of the great work he has done at Troy University,” said Sharon Tinsley, director of ABA.

“Dr. Hawkins has brought positive recognition to the university and the state of Alabama from across the country and around the globe. He continues to lead the building of a tremendous institution of higher learning. We’re proud of his accomplishments.”

Hawkins was scheduled to receive the award as part of the ABA’s annual convention schedule.

“I appreciate the Alabama Broadcasters Association for recognizing the work that is taking place at Troy University,” Hawkins said. “Many outstanding Alabamians have won this award. It is humbling to be included in such company.”

The Alabama Broadcaster’s Association has presented its Citizen of the Year Award since 1966, when Frank P. Samford, former president of Liberty National Life Insurance Co., was honored. Past winners have included Alabama coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, U.S. Sen. Lister Hill, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Howell Heflin and Montgomery businessman Winton Blount.

Hawkins has served as Troy University chancellor since 1989.

[Mr. Ho]

Senator Lister Hill, not to be confused with Big Bill Lister:

http://www.bigbilllister.com/images/youngbb.jpg


Rah, Rah, Rah! Now get busy upgrading Concrete Dump.