Tess Price Cox
Spirit of Enthusiasm Award
This award is given each year in recognition of Tess Price Cox, the first president and one of the founders of Leadership Lowndes. Tess Price Cox was the cornerstone in building the foundation for the overall program.
To exemplify her spirit, enthusiasm and support of Leadership Lowndes, a special award is presented each year to a Leadership Lowndes class member at the November graduation ceremony. This award is particularly special as it is voted on by the class members.
2024
Jennifer Price
2023
Nick Perry
2022
Matt Bair & Woody Ruff
2020-2021
Kelley Saxon
2019
Rico Tucker
2018
Brooke Jaramillo
2017
Jessica Catlett
2016
Dr. LaConya McCrae
2015
Scott James
2014
Paula Sheffield & Ashleigh Kenny
2013
Molly Roan
2012
Jamie Hill
2011
Sirocus Barnes
2010
Emily Davenport
2009
Sementha Mathews
2008
Heather Bonner
2007
Sherry Zipperer
2006
Robert Byington
2005
Anita Sinnott
2004
Dana Gavin
2003
Odette Hannah
2002
Melissa B. Coleman
2001
Joy Schunhoff
2000
Janeen Jossey
1999
Britt McLane
1998
Gail Green
1997
Amy Carter Davis
Class President
This award is presented each year to a Leadership Lowndes class member at the November graduation ceremony. This award is particularly special as it is voted on by the class members.
The Class President’s duty is to keep the class engaged and connected to each other, Leadership Lowndes, and our community.
2025
Chanel Randolph
2024
Juli Powell
2022
Vicki Roundtree
2020-2021
Jordan Klaus
2019
Deanna Smith
2018
Jason Davenport
2017
Keyara Hamilton
2016
Ashley Mock
2015
Miranda Moore
2014
Ashleigh Kenny
2013
Baha Zeidan
2012
Andrea Schruijer
H. Arthur McLane Award
The McLane Award, named after prominent community leader and Lowndes County Superior Court Judge H. Arthur “Mac” McLane, identifies businesses who demonstrate exceptional support of the Leadership Lowndes organization and its mission.
The recipient is selected by the Leadership Lowndes Board of Trustees and is announced at the class graduation in November each year.
2020-2021
Angie Crawford
2019
Kerry Morris
2018
Guardian Bank
2017
Valdosta Chiropractic & Rehab
2016
Steel's Jewelry
2015
Amy Carter-Davis
2014
Georgia Power
2013
Nexxtep Technology Service, Inc.
2012
Ace Electric, Inc.