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For Brenda Prince, last Friday night was a high, moment in her life. Being the youngest contestant in the Poofs Churchworker of the Year contest. Miss Prince finished as a finalist and was the recipient of a (500 food certificate from Winn-Dixie. (Photo by Bryon Cooper) ■ ____ Eastern Airlines’ representative Joe Keeney keenly observed the expression of Mary Hollins after she had been named as the “Chorch worker of the Year.” This honor not only-carries a trip to the Bahamas for herself and a companion, bat also a trip to any of Eastern’s in the United States for her pastor. Rev. H. S. Diggs, and his companion. Another fur? Make that total two. Mattie Caldwell, a four-time contestant in the CWOY contest won a fur complements of The Vintage Girl, two years ago. Cheryl Walker, a representative of The Vintage Girl, presented Mrs. Caldwell, a member of Ebeneser Baptist Church, with her prize. By the expression on her face. Mrs. Caldwell looks pleased. Mary Hollins Wins “Churchworker Of The Year” Grand Prize As Mary Hollins, the Church Worker contestant from Mayfield Memorial Baptist Church, very emotionally accepted her new title, “Church Worker of the Year, 1985-86,” the suspense and excitement of the six-week campaign finally came to a close. Having been proclaimed the new winner, Ms. Hollins accepted her prize of a trip for two to the : Bahamas from Eastern Airlines representative, Joe Keeney. Also with that trip was another trip for two for Ms. Hollins’ pastor. Rev. H.S. Diggs. In addition to Ms. Hollins there were two other winners. Both Mattie Caldwell of Ebenezer Baptist Church and Brenda Prince of Greater Bethel were handsomely rewarded for their efforts. The Vintage Girl made a lovely presentation of a mink stole to Mrs. Caldwell, the second runner-up. The four-time contestant was also awarded a $200 scholarship for her church from Wachovia Bank. Representing the small category of churches, Brenda Prince was the recipient of a $500 food certificate from Winn-Dixie. She was presented this prize by Martin Ginn of Winn-Dixie. More honors were given at the Post Banquet which was held at the Marriott Executive Center, Tyvola Rd. It was a night that shined the spotlight on many. As the Post’s banquet had progressed during the evening, still another Church Worker contestant was to be recognized for her outstanding contribution to the contest. That contestant was Ophelia Gray. She was the recipient of the Decorum award that was presented by State Alexander, public affairs director' at WPEG-FM. Being the individual who sold the highest amount of subscriptions in the contest, Mrs. Gray received an exquisite diamond cross pendant. Other honors that were bestowed on various individuals were the Bill Johnson Award and the Man of the Year award. Presenting the Bill Johnson award was Post general manager, Bernard Reeves. The awards went to two high school students who excelled in both academics and athletics, Cedric Anthony, a recent graduate of Garinger and Veronica Harris, a recent graduate of Olympic High School. Attorney D.G. Martin had the honor of presenting the Man of the Year award. In describing this year’s recipient, Martin described him as "a man who is a leader, not because he is black, but because he has special qualities to offer the community, a new tradition in black leaders.” That honor went to the newest school board member and business owner, Arthur Griffin. In accepting the honor, Griffin replied that he was all at once, “nervous, excited, surprised and grateful” and that be didn’t know whether to “jump, shout or boiler." He did, however, manage to challenge the audience to get involved in the educational process of their children. From education the tone of the banquet turned to business when - guest speaker, Lawrence Toliver, came to the podium. As vice president of the Small Business division of the Chamber of Commerce, he proceeded to give a “progress report on the Chamber.” Toliver related how unique Charlotte’s commitment to women and minority businesses is. He briefly discussed the various programs of the Chamber of Commerce and stressed that as vice president, he was mainly interested in helping people’s businesses grow and doing the best Job that he could do. In the six short months that Toliver has been at the Chamber he has begun 25 programs, headed up 21 committees and received help from 150 volunteers. A last point that Toliver made was that there were not enough black businesses and that of the black businesses there were, they were not large enough. Closing his message with a song, “Somebody Bigger Than You Or I,” Toliver thrilled the audience to its feet with his resounding voice. Many special guests were at the Post banquet, adding to the evening. Lt. Gov. Bob Jordan, post columnist, Sherman Miller, Mayor Gantt, Charlie Dannelly, Fountain Odom, Sarah Stevenson and Bob Walton were just a few who helped to make the Post’s banquet one of the most successful ones yet. I State Alexander of WPEG looks on as Mrs. Ophelia "Kitty” Gray accepts the Decorum Award for being the Individual who sold the Mgfc—» BMlb(T of subscriptions in the contest. For her efforts, Mrs. Gray, a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church, was presented with a iHamtad cross pendant. (Photo by Bryon Cooper) —- ——— ———■ It was Post’s general manager Bernard Reeves’ privilege to annsnnrr Uie winners of the Bill Johnson Award. Standing beside him was one of the recipients, Veronica Harris, a former stndent of Olympic High School. TThe other recipient. Cedric Anthony, wap enable to attend the banqnet. (Photo by Bryon Cooper) ' Takings different approach. Lawrence Toliver, vice ar raid rat of the Small Business Division of the Chamber of Commerce and f—* speaker at the Peat's banquet, gave a progress report an the Chamber. At the conclusion of his speech, VaUver thrilled the aadtoace with the sfamhig of a spiritual selection. (Photo fcy Bryon Cooper) Nearing the close of the banquet the limelight shifted to Poat publisher and editor. Rill Johnson, who took the time to thank all of those advertisers, chnrchworkera, pastors, and co-sponsors who made the Post's fifth CWOY banquet a success. (Photo by Bryon Cooper) 9 '* • n*', * r Mayer Harvey Gantt was on hand at the Poet’s »-rnasrt to give greeting* and to Introduce the gaeet speaker for the evening. A strong rwiirla il the Post, Mayor Gantt wat earned as the Poet’s “Man of the Year" laat year. (Photo by Bryan Cooper) . e • ’ Dignitaries were all abaand at the Peat's banqeet Here are three of the £«£22 n: ns. s^rrjajn. isrsr University, (Photo by Wade Nash) ^ **T ***** ■ — • Tr-. , ■ i*' 'ri, sc- ’ -£.15* .i V7? *v*v.«■ . , ■ . *
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