2001
Robert S. Weil
Cotton is a small shrub that dates back nearly 7,000 years and was one of the earliest crops grown by European settlers, having been planted
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2004
James B. Boone, Jr.
James B. Boone, Jr., grew up in Tuscaloosa during interesting and tumultuous times, both in the newspaper business and in the civic life of the
2012
James S. Holbrook
When Jim Holbrook became chief executive officer of Sterne Agee Group, Inc., revenue was $5 million. Today firm revenue is more than $350 million. James
1974
Benjamin Russell
Benjamin Russell, 1876-1931, founder of Russell Manufacturing Company, public servant, and civic benefactor, organizer of the first Alabama State Chamber of Commerce.
2002
M. Miller Gorrie
The “Can-Do” motto of the Sea bees best summarizes the philosophy of Miller Gorrie, who served for three years in the Civil Engineering Corps of
2009
Thomas E. Jernigan
The life of Thomas E. Jernigan was the proverbial American Dream. From humble beginnings in rural Alabama, Jernigan grew to become successful in every endeavor
2004
Donald C. Brabston
An ancient Chinese proverb says, “One generation plants the trees, another gets the shade.” Early in life, Donald Campbell Brabston learned to plant trees of
2007
Elmer B. Harris
Elmer B. Harris says you can’t buy a step-by-step manual for achieving success, and you can’t find a secret seasoning for making something out of
2006
M. Eugene Moor, Jr.
M . Eugene Moor, Jr., better known as Gene Moor, showed early in life that he was going to be a leader and had a
1995
Louis J. Willie, Jr.
Insurance Executive; Devoted Christian and Family Man; Agent of Change
2000
Ernest G. Williams
When Ernest Going Williams was selected to receive The University of Alabama’s Distinguished Alumni Award, The Tuscaloosa News, in a congratulatory editorial, said Williams “joins
2001
R. C. Cobb
If you enjoy a good movie in comfortable surroundings, you need to thank Rowland Chappell Cobb, Jr., the founder of Cobb Theatres, which set the
1994
Joseph M. Farley
Joseph M. Farley of Birmingham is a well-known attorney and retired Alabama Power Company executive. He attended Birmingham Southern College, then transferred to Princeton University
2015
James C. Lee, III
James C. Lee, III, “Jimmy,” currently serves as Executive Chairman and Owner of Buffalo Rock Company, one of the largest privately held, family-owned Pepsi franchises
2000
Frederic William Sington
The name “Fred Sington” says it all. Name an award, he received it. Name a charity, he helped it. Name a civic organization, he was
2009
John Michael Jenkins, IV
To some, the word “green” indicates a lack of knowledge or experience. Although Mike Jenkins is certainly green, with more than 40 years in the
2001
General. Edward M. Friend
No man has been more aptly named than Edward M. Friend, Jr. General Friend, as he was proud to be called, was a friend to,
2005
John A. Williamson
John Alexander Williamson, by his own admission, was a risk-taker, a characteristic which, as he wrote in his book, “would stand me in good stead