ACCG First Vice President Billy Pittard (left) presents the Emory Greene Leadership Award to Early County's Jeffery Haynes (right). ACCG LEADERSHIP AWARDS are the highest honors given to county officials or other individuals who made a substantial impact through their public service work in local government and other involvement within the community and/or the state level. The ACCG Leadership Awards include the Emory Greene Leadership Award and the Jerry R. Griffin Excellence in Public Service Award. During the 2018 ACCG Annual Conference at the Officer and Board Installation Luncheon, two leaders were presented with an ACCG Leadership Award. In collaboration with the Georgia County Clerks Association, the recipient of the County Clerk of the Year Award was also honored. Emory Greene Leadership Award Early County Commissioner Jeffery Haynes was awarded the Emory Greene Leadership Award for his remarkable leadership within the community as a county commissioner and an ambassador for peace and togetherness. Named in honor of the late Bibb County Chairman and former ACCG president Emory Greene, the award is given to a county official that is committed to demonstrating the importance of being active within the community - locally and statewide. Chairman Greene was noted amongst many as an accomplished leader who served on various boards and commissions while being an outstanding county official. Since 1990, ACCG has presented this award to leaders who display the same enthusiasm and dedication to public service. As the first African-American county commissioner in Early County, Haynes has set a precedent for others who aspire to follow his footsteps. He is deemed an influential figure who has had a major impact on the youth in his local community. He has mentored hundreds 2018 COUNTY EXCELLENCE AWARDS 17