Top 10 in 10 Recognizes Cherokee's Rising Stars

WOODSTOCK, GA -- At its June 2 Good Morning Cherokee breakfast, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce recognized the 2016 group of Cherokee County's Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals to Watch.

"The Top 10 in 10 initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee County young professionals," said Pam Carnes, Chamber president and CEO.

Coordinated by the Chamber, in partnership with Enjoy! Cherokee magazine, this recognition program spotlights Cherokee County residents under age 40 who are considered to be up and coming leaders over the next 10 years.

"We were extremely pleased with the number and caliber of candidates for this year’s recognition," said Chamber Board Chairman Steve Garrison, owner of Canton Tire & Wheel. "Far more than 10 nominees were submitted. Each application was carefully reviewed by a panel of judges that found the task of only choosing ten honorees challenging."

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Judging criteria included past professional achievements and awards, five to 10-year professional goals as well as the nominees volunteer and community activities. Besides being recognized during the Chamber's monthly networking breakfast, the recipients will also be featured in the summer issue of Enjoy! Cherokee magazine.

The honorees who will be under the age of 40 on Oct. 1 have also been nominated for the prestigious Georgia Trend Magazine 40 Under 40 recognition.

The rising stars recognized as Cherokee County’s next generation of community leaders include Todd Hayes, chief assistant solicitor general, Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor General; Angela Weaver Reece, manager, Mauldin Body Shop & Towing; Brittany Duncan, administrative coordinator/public information officer, city of Woodstock; Ashley Carlile, attorney/partner, Thompson, Meier & King, PC; Rachel Ashe, assistant solicitor, Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor General, Cory Wilson, vice president & regional retail manager, Bank of North Georgia; Melissa Forrester, accounting services manager, city of Canton; Amy Graham, Principal, Johnston Elementary School – Cherokee County School District; Will Carlan, attorney, Hasty Pope, LLP & part-time Judge, Cherokee County Magistrate Court; and Dr. Rory Hekking, medical director, Etowah Veterinary Clinic.

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