SouthernLINC Wireless Honors 2006 Southern Heroes.Five Individuals Recognized for Their Heroic Efforts and Outstanding Public Service ATLANTA -- SouthernLINC Wireless SouthernLINC Wireless is a regional iDEN carrier providing coverage in areas of the south east United States including southeast Mississippi, all Alabama, all Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. , a Southern Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : SO), today announced the five exemplary volunteers who have been named "Southern Heroes." Founded in 2004, the company's Southern Heroes program annually recognizes five individuals in the Southeast who are making their communities stronger, safer and more united. "Southern Heroes has become an integral part of the way SouthernLINC Wireless says 'thank you' to our community's everyday heroes," said Bob Dawson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of SouthernLINC Wireless. "The individuals we are recognizing are involved in important aspects of our community, from helping children to supporting all of us in the wake of tragedies like Hurricane Katrina  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism. . We're honored to associate SouthernLINC Wireless with these outstanding citizens." A panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
1. Jerry Morris (Brewton, Ala.); nominated by his son Jeremy Morris. Jerry is an integral member of the Escambia Search Dog Association which helps search for missing individuals. 2. Steve Orel (Birmingham, Ala.); nominated by Birmingham City Councilor coun·cil·or also coun·cil·lor n. A member of a council, as one convened to advise a governor. See Usage Note at council. coun Valerie Abbott. Steve is an education advocate and founder of the World of Opportunity. 3. Jena Sims (Winder, Ga.); nominated by Sarah Corrigan and Buddy Hardigree. Jena is a former pageant contestant who now hosts beauty pageants for children with cancer. 4. Chaplain (CPT CPT See: Carriage Paid To ) James D. Thornton (Petal, Miss.); nominated by his wife Kathy Thornton. A member of the Mississippi State Guard The Mississippi State Guard (MSG) exists as an effective component of the Mississippi Military Department and government of the State of Mississippi. The MSG is the state’s authorized state defense force and assumes the state mission of the Mississippi National Guard in the during Hurricane Katrina, he was instrumental in setting up an emergency program enabling displaced veterans access for to their medications. 5. John Winfree (Pensacola, Fla.); nominated by co-worker Sherry Swilley-Nall. John volunteered his time to work with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to develop CART - Child Abduction Response Team. He is also active with the KlaasKids Foundation, which is dedicated to stopping crimes against children. The company will recognize the five Southern Heroes by sponsoring a celebration and recognition ceremony in their hometowns this fall. SouthernLINC Wireless will further the heroes' efforts by contributing $2,000 to the non-profit organization or charity of each hero's choice - which is double the amount contributed in past years. The Southern Heroes program is designed to recognize outstanding citizens throughout the Southeast for their efforts in helping to build stronger communities. More information on the annual Southern Heroes program can be accessed at www.southernheroes.com, including detailed information on the heroes chosen for recognition for their outstanding public service efforts. About SouthernLINC Wireless Celebrating its ten-year anniversary, SouthernLINC Wireless, a Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is an Atlanta-based regional wireless carrier covering the major metro and rural areas in Alabama, Georgia, southeastern Mississippi and northwest Florida. SouthernLINC Wireless bundles multiple communication options into one phone including InstantLINC(SM) Push to Talk, cellular service, text messaging, wireless Internet access and wireless data. More information about SouthernLINC Wireless can be obtained by calling 1-800-818-LINC (5462) or visiting the SouthernLINC Wireless Web site at www.southernlinc.com. About Southern Company With 4.3 million customers and more than 41,000 megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the Southeast, one of America's fastest-growing regions. A leading U.S. producer of electricity, Southern Company owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive generation company, as well as fiber optics fiber optics, transmission of digitized messages or information by light pulses along hair-thin glass fibers. Each fiber is surrounded by a cladding having a high index of refractance so that the light is internally reflected and travels the length of the fiber and wireless communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and retail electric prices that are significantly below the national average. Southern Company has received the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among U.S. electric service providers for seven consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) is a leading indicator of consumer behavior, measuring the satisfaction of consumers across the U.S. economy. The ACSI interviews approximately 80,000 Americans annually and asks about their satisfaction with the goods and (ACSI ACSI Association of Christian Schools International ACSI American Customer Satisfaction Index ACSI Association Canadienne des Sciences de l'Information (French) ACSI American Communications Services, Inc. ). Visit our Web site at www.southerncompany.com. |
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