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Legacy of Leadership
Wood Cole (center), grandson of the late Woodfin Cole, accepted the first Legacy of Leadership Award on behalf of his
grandfather who served as the first chairman of the Chamber of Commerce in 1955. 2015 Chamber Chair Ben Butler (sec-
ond from left) celebrated with Cole family members (l-r) Eddie Cole, Wood and his wife Kelly, and Woody Cole.
Loy Howard (left), President and CEO
of Tanner Health System, was recog-
nized for his leadership especially in
the health care industry and to Carroll
Tomorrow.
A series of awards were presented throughout 2015 in recognition of outstanding
leadership to the community and the Chamber during the past 60 years.
Mary Covington was recognized for
her long-standing community service
in education, healthcare, banking, eco-
nomic development, and civic volun-
teerism throughout Carroll County.
Dr. John Burson (right) was honored for
his decades of service to the local com-
munity, health care industry, education
and the military.