Cherokee County Honors Top 10 In 10 Recipients

From Cherokee County Chamber: The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, during their June Good Morning Cherokee breakfast recognized the 2017 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 focuses on Cherokee County residents under age 40 who are considered to be Cherokee County's 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. 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," shared Chamber Board Chairman Bryan Reynolds who serves as Director of the Cherokee Recreation & Parks Agency.

Judging criteria included past professional achievements and awards, five to ten 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 October 1 have been nominated for the prestigious GeorgiaTrend Magazine 40 Under 40 recognition.

The rising stars recognized as Cherokee County’s next generation of community leaders include (front row, left to right): Kayla Cleveland, Director Victim Witness, Office of the Cherokee County Solicitor-General; Jennifer Davo, Owner/Operator, Studio 5 Salon; Kristi Estes, Owner, Occupational Therapist, In Harmony Pediatric Therapy; Dixie Williams, Controller, Southeast Restoration Group of GA, Inc. (back row, left to right): Jennifer Reynolds, Special Education Teacher & Department Chair; Professional Learning Teacher Leader, Cherokee County School District; Courtney Putnam, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, Director, Center for Relational Care-Atlanta; Evan Ingram, Community Engagement Coordinator, Goshen Valley Foundation; Jessica Helms, Communications Director, R&D Mechanical Services, Inc.; Amy Hall, Senior Staff Accountant, North GA CPA Services, PC. Not pictured: Abby Roach, Attorney/Partner, Roach, Caudill & Gunn.

Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Chamber