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Category: Region of Excellence Award Winners

Region of Excellence Award Winners

Experienced City Manager Receives Excellence in Leadership Award

2021 James D. Prosser Award Winner Mike Legg has worked for the City of Kannapolis for more than two decades. We sat down with him to discuss his successes in his role as City Manager and advice he’d give to people interested in pursuing a career in local government.

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March 7, 2023
Region of Excellence Award Winners

County Manager Honored for Transformative & Outstanding Leadership

Mike Down’s long-serving career and commitment to the success of Cabarrus County were honored through the 2022 James D. Prosser Award for a large community. We sat down with Mike to more about his time working on the County level and what he’s looking forward to in the future.

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March 7, 2023
Region of Excellence Award Winners

Ranlo Town Manager Wins 2022 James D. Prosser Award

We sat down with Jonathan Blanton, Ranlo’s first Town Manager and small community winner of the 2022 James D. Prosser Award, to discuss how, in just three years on the job, his hard work and passion for local government have had a tremendous impact on the community.

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March 7, 2023
Aging & HealthRegion of Excellence Award Winners

Statesville’s Anna Rice Honored with Aging in Action Award

Centralina sat down with 2022 Aging in Action Award Winner, Anna Rice, to learn more about her extensive tenure with Iredell Council on Aging and her passion for working with older adults in her community.

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March 7, 2023
Nurse Making Notes During Home Visit With Senior Couple
Aging & HealthRegion of Excellence Award Winners

Senior Community Connections Recognized for Excellence in Aging Services

Senior Community Connections SCC is a nonprofit organization that helps older adults remain independent in their homes and actively engaged in the community. This Davidson-based organization was recognized in 2022 for its work in the aging field, receiving the 2021 Centralina Region of Excellence ‘Aging in Action’ Award.

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February 20, 2023
Region of Excellence Award WinnersWorkforce & Talent

Lake Norman Economic Development Targets Students to Grow Workforce

Lake Norman Economic Development is a nonprofit focused on increasing economic outcomes in the community by addressing workforce gaps. In 2022, it received the 2021 Cross Community Collaboration Award (small community) for its Journey 360 program and virtual speed networking events that were developed to address workforce trends and provide high school students with educational opportunities.

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February 20, 2023
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Rowan Education Collaborative Wins Cross-Community Collaboration Award

The 2021 Region of Excellence award for Cross-Community Collaboration in a large community was awarded to Rowan County for the projects planned and executed through the Rowan Education Collaborative. This initiative is the first of its kind in the area, bringing government and education leaders from across the county together to increase local educational attainment and expand job opportunities for residents.

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January 13, 2023
Natural Resources & ResilienceRegion of Excellence Award WinnersTransportation & Mobility

CLT’s EV Bus Fleet Wins Clean Cities Award

In March 2022, Centralina awarded the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Electric Vehicle (EV) Bus Fleet the Clean Cities Award. The CLT EV Bus Fleet provides sustainable solutions to employees, tenants, passengers, the local community and region.

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November 14, 2022
Local Government SupportRegion of Excellence Award Winners

Gaston County Tourism Development Wins Local Government Innovation Award

In March 2022, Centralina Regional Council awarded Gaston County Tourism Development the Local Government Innovation Award at our annual Region of Excellence Awards. Gaston County Tourism Development is the official tourism department for Gaston County. They have been leaders in local government innovation with an emphasis on partnerships and developing innovative solutions to community development issues.

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November 14, 2022
Aging & HealthRegion of Excellence Award Winners

Improving Quality of Life: Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center

In March 2022, Centralina awarded the Neighborhood C.A.R.E. Center (NCC) the Improving Quality of Life award at our annual Region of Excellence Awards. The NCC is a non-profit organization headquartered in Cornelius that aims to provide immediate and long-term aid to neighbors through relational and faith-based programs in a hope-filled environment. We interviewed Executive Director Manny Rosado and Communications Manager MaeLynn Joyner to learn more about challenges the organization faced and how they overcame obstacles.

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October 10, 2022
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