229-333-2157 April 20, 2005
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Loyce W. Turner Outstanding Public Official Award presented to MaraS. Register
City of Valdosta Community Development Director Mara S. Register
received the Loyce W. Turner Outstanding Public Official Award for
2005 during a luncheon, Wednesday, April 20, at Valdosta State
University.
Register became the seventh recipient of the award, which is
presented annually by the Valdosta State University Master of
Public Administration Advisory Committee. The award, named after
Loyce W. Turner, former Georgia state senator, is given to
individuals who serve as role models for those just beginning or
contemplating careers in public service.
Four Outstanding Graduate Student Awards were also presented for
three tracks offered through the MPA program. The awards will be
given to Kevin Gelsthorpe and Emily Perry from the program offered
at Moody Air Force Base; Candy Owen from the Kings Bay Naval Base
facility; and Dr. Rebecca Reynolds, deputy surgeon for the Air
Force Personnel Center at Colorado Springs, Colorado, who is in the
On-Line Program.
