Better Together was the theme for the annual Mayor’s Unity Breakfast held Thursday morning.
Hopkinsville Community College President/CEO Dr. Alissa Young was the Keynote Speaker and says unity is one of the most powerful forces around.
Young presented a challenge to everyone in attendance at the breakfast.
The Hal and Bettye Thurmond award was presented to Joetta Stewart. Stewart overcame an addiction to drugs over 13 years ago, is an HIV/Aids survivor, and currently works at the Todd County Health Department. She says no matter how tough the situation, you can find a way out.
Hopkinsville Mayor Carter Hendricks presented the Spirit of Unity award to Frances Dunbar and Cary Sharber. Dunbar continues to volunteer her time and resources to recovery efforts in the aftermath of recent earthquakes and hurricanes.
Sharber received the award for his efforts to bring people together and continuing to make Hopkinsville a better city. He says if we are not unified, we are not a community.
The first-ever Volunteer of the Year award was given to the Christian County High School Air Force JROTC for their efforts in the community. Mayor Hendricks also provided opening comments to the over 500 people who attended the annual breakfast held at the James E. Bruce Convention Center.
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