Top
  • Apply
  • Contact Us
  • Give
  • Locations
  • Request Info
  • Indigo Portal

William Carey University Crest Logo
  • I want to...
  • Prospects
    • Apply Now
    • Campuses
    • College of Osteopathic Medicine
    • Explore Degree Programs
    • Graduate Admissions
    • International Student Admissions
    • Request Information
    • School of Pharmacy
    • Undergraduate Admissions
    • Visit Campus
  • Students
        • Services
          • Canvas
          • E-Mail
          • Indigo Portal
          • Library
          • Office 365
          • OneLogin
          • TK20
          • WEPA Printing
      • Resources
        • Apply for Graduation
        • Faculty & Staff Directory
        • How To Tutorials
        • Register for Classes
        • Request a Transcript
        • Student Handbook
  • Faculty & Staff
    • Canvas
    • Library
    • Indigo Portal
    • E-Mail
    • Early Alert
    • Office 365
    • OneLogin
    • Sadernet
    • TK20
    • WEPA Printing
  • Alumni
    • Alumni Association
    • Alumni Chapters
    • Alumni Newsletter
    • Carey Magazine
    • Homecoming
    • Update Your Information
  •    
  • Search

University News

  1. News
  2. University News

Tradition co-hosts 2020 Small Business Leadership Award Luncheon

  • Tuesday, September 29, 2020 3:00 PM
  • Advancement, Business, Tradition

William Carey University Tradition campus and the Gulf Coast Business Council hosted the second Small Business Leadership Award Luncheon virtually on Sept. 29, 2020.

The Small Business Leadership Award was established by WCU Tradition and the Gulf Coast Business Council to recognize the important contributions small businesses make to the economic, social, and cultural life of the community and the particular achievements of one individual or family.

Funds raised from the Small Business Leadership Awards Luncheon go towards the WCU Tradition campus School of Business Scholarship Fund. Each year a scholarship is awarded during the luncheon to a deserving student at the Tradition Campus. The 2020 scholarship recipient is Paula M. Hentges. Paula, a native of Picayune, is a senior at William Carey majoring in business with a concentration in workforce training and management.

Paula is a lieutenant with the Harrison County Sheriff ’s Office where she coordinates training of new cadets for the Corrections Training Academy in Gulfport and the Law Enforcement Training Academy in Biloxi.

The 2020 Small Business Leadership Award recipient is Josh Barton, executive director of Home of Grace, a nationally recognized addiction recovery program that has been a beacon of hope for more than 50 years. 

In 2019 Home of Grace served 535 people from 11 states. They held 6,420 counseling sessions, 19 clients received their GED, and 102 professions of faith were made.

“We are glad that even with the pandemic going on, we were able to still recognize so many of our small businesses,” said Ashley Edwards, president and CEO of the Gulf Coast Business Council.

“This year it’s especially important to recognize their contributions because this has been a very difficult year for our small businesses both on the coast and across Mississippi. In many ways, small businesses have been the backbone of our local economies that kept them moving. We are very happy to be a part of today’s program and we are glad to honor all of this year’s nominees.”

The keynote speaker was John Hairston, president and CEO of Hancock Whitney Corporation.

The 2020 nominees were:

  • Lasha August – Infinity Funeral Home
  • Josh Barton – Home of Grace
  • Sam Burke – St. Vincent De Paul Community Pharmacy
  • Jeremy P. Carothers – Elite Screen Printing
  • Kearn Cherry – PRN Home Care & Success Women’s Conference
  • Jackie Castro Cooper – Gulf Coast Myofascial Release
  • Lekeisha Cotton – Kekeisha Cotton Ministries
  • Heather Eason – Comeback Coolers
  • Dr. Chris Failla – Kiln Pharmacy
  • Bobby Gillon – The District on Howard, Hobbs Construction, Gulf Coast Yankee
  • Kristie Gilner – KG Sweet Treats
  • Gary Jackson – Jackson’s Discount Pharmacy
  • Dr. Yolanda Jerry – YJ Inspires
  • Liz Corso Joachim – Corso, Inc.
  • Dawn Lieck – Finally Free
  • Randi Mura – Colorful Minds LLC
  • Amber Olsen – United MSD Foundation
  • Tanisha Phillips – Building Behaviors Counseling Services
  • Kathy Ruckdeschel – Just For You Embroidery
  • Craig Sartin – Sartin’s Discount Drugs Inc.
  • Nicolas Strayham- Lamey Electric, Inc.
  • Alexis Williams – Aloha Glamour
  • Sean and Crystal Westmoreland – Dixie Glass
  • Dr. Steve Wilson – North Gulfport Discount Pharmacy
Related News
December 14, 2022
Dec. 14: Weather Announcement

December 12, 2022
WCU reports largest number of education grads in state

December 01, 2022
Fall 2022: President's List & Dean's List

November 29, 2022
Nov. 29: Schedule Changes

November 18, 2022
Schedule: Thanksgiving Break
 
I want to...
View Degree Options
 
 
Prospects
  • Apply for Admissions
  • Apply for Financial Aid
  • Apply for Housing
  • Contact an Office
  • Estimate Tuition & Fees
  • Get the Parent Newsletter
  • Request Information
  • Schedule a Campus Visit
  • View Courses
Students
  • Apply for Financial Aid
  • Apply for Graduation
  • Apply for Housing
  • Check My Email
  • Do Research
  • Get VA Information
  • Hattiesburg Campus Map
  • Pay My Bill
  • Register for Classes
  • Request a Transcript
  • Student Health
  • View Catalog
  • View Courses
  • Withdraw from Carey
Alumni
  • Get Alumni Updates
  • Get My Transcript
  • Give to Carey
  • Join an Alumni Chapter
  • Support Friends of Carey
Community
  • Attend an Event
  • Attend Homecoming
  • Give to Carey
  • Work at Carey
Offices

  • Academic Affairs
  • Admissions
  • Advancement
  • Alumni
  • Athletics
  • Baptist Student Union
  • Bookstore
  • Campus Dining
  • Campus Life
  • Campus Safety & Security
  • Carey Center
  • Church Relations
  • Commencement
  • Disability Services
  • English Language Center
  • Executive Vice President
  • Finance
  • Financial Aid
  • Graduate Programs
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Institutional Research
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Library
  • Media Relations
  • Online Learning
  • President
  • Provost
  • QEP
  • Registrar
  • Residence Life & Housing
  • Student Accounts
  • Student Activities
  • Student Assistance
  • Student Counseling Center
  • Student Life
  • Student Success Center
Campuses
  • Hattiesburg
    710 William Carey Parkway
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

    (601) 318-6051 Toll Free: (800) 962-5991

  • Tradition
    19640 Highway 67
    Biloxi, MS 39532

    (228) 702-1775

  • Baton Rouge
    Suite 1010, 1st Floor
    3600 Florida Blvd
    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

    (225) 953-7017
 
Online Learning
  • Online Learning
    710 William Carey Parkway
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401

    (601) 318-6051 More Info
 

Popular Tags
  • Education
  • Music
  • Arts and Letters
  • Osteopathic Medicine
  • Theatre and Communication
  • Art
  • Admissions
  • Alumni
  • Nursing
  • Athletics

Web Accessibility | Clery Act | Title IX | Terms of Use | Online Privacy Policy | GDPR Privacy Notice