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For Immediate Release: March 1, 2007
Contact: David Hollars (704) 348-2717
dhollars@centralinaworks.com
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Executive Director of Centralina Workforce Development Board,
Wins the George B Autry Leadership Award |
David Hollars, Executive Director of Centralina Workforce Development Board, was the recipient of the George B Autry Leadership Award at the Governor’s Awards for Excellence in Workforce Development Banquet, October 27, 2005. The Autry Award for Leadership is given in memory of George B Autry who died in 1999. George was the founder and president of MDC, Inc a non-profit research firm in Chapel Hill that works to improve the economy of the South in general and North Carolina in particular. He was an advocate of education and workforce training and much of his work was behind the scenes where meaningful ideas and scholarly research were molded into workable public policy. His theme was, “Education is the antidote to poverty.”
Because of his significant impact on workforce training and initiatives and to honor his memory, the George B Autry Leadership Award was established to be presented on special occasions to an individual who has also contributed significant leadership in North Carolina. David Hollars is one of only three people to receive this prestigious award.
David was recognized for his creativity, leadership and outstanding achievements in his region, the state, and the nation. He and his partners were recently recognized in New York City for the groundbreaking achievements in dealing with the Pillowtex crisis. David exemplifies the true collaborative nature of partnerships and he has consistently demonstrated expertise in leveraging resources and in creating visions for the community.
David is married to the former Beth Bass Conard and has a daughter, Blakely Conard. He is a Board member of Keep Belmont Beautiful, a charter member and member of the financial committee of the Belmont Historical Society and is involved in many other charitable events. He lives in Belmont.
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Serving – Anson, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties |
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