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For Immediate Release: May 21, 2010
Contact: David Hollars (704) 348-2717
dhollars@centralinaworks.com
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Executive Director of Centralina Workforce Development Board,
Wins the Jack Callaghan Cornerstone Award |
David Hollars received the Jack Callaghan Cornerstone Award in front of a crowd of more than 725 people at Goodwill’s annual Cornerstone Celebration on May 20 at The Westin Charlotte.
The highest honor given by Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont, the award is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated a passionate commitment to helping people facing barriers to employment become independent and productive through the power of work.
Established in 1994, the Cornerstone Celebration recognizes individuals and corporations for their support of Goodwill’s mission of changing lives through the power of work. Hollars was chosen by Goodwill as the 2010 recipient of the Jack Callaghan Cornerstone Award because of his more than 30 years of dedication to workforce development benefiting the people of the Carolinas.
Hollars has served as the executive director of the Centralina Workforce Development Board since 1990. In this role, he provides the expertise and resources to support the Board's work with economic development, education and businesses. Together they create innovative strategies to serve job seekers and employers.
"I work hard at building relationships in our community," Hollars said during his award acceptance speech. "I believe very much in setting goals and working hard to achieve those goals."
The Cornerstone Award is named after Jack Callaghan, the first recipient of the honor. Callaghan was a television personality at WSOC-TV and ultimately served for years as the station manager of the local ABC-TV affiliate. He played a leadership role in numerous local, state and national community service organizations including United Way, Easter Seals and Goodwill. Having contracted polio later in his life, he became a passionate advocate for people who experience barriers to employment and independence.
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Serving – Anson, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, and Union Counties |
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