Leadership Franklin alumni Paige Pitts (class of 2012) was announced as this year’s recipient of the Caroline J. Cross Award, during the first meeting of Leadership Franklin’s twentieth year on August 10th,2015.
Pitts’ commitment to the City of Franklin is two decades old. It was her vision, in 1996, which saw a need for side-by-side learning from under-served children of races, cultures, and economic situations.
The vision became a reality with New Hope Academy. The faith-based Academy offers Pre-K through Grade Six academics with plans for future growth. Pitts believes this vision of transformation still continues and starts from the ground up, launching each generation into the world as agents of change and hope. Learn more about on their website at New Hope Academy.
The Caroline J. Cross Award was established to honor Mrs. Cross, Founding Executive Director of Leadership Franklin, and create an ongoing award that identifies a leader in the community who exemplifies the values and lessons of Leadership Franklin. Criteria for nomination include leadership that motivates and inspires other individuals along with traits of creativity, character, dedication, and community service. Each year’s class submits nominations and selects an individual who makes a true impact in the community.
Past recipients of the award are:Jimmy Gentry,County Mayor Rogers Anderson (Leadership Franklin Alumnus),Julian Bibb III (LFA),Scott Roley (LFA),Janet Keck, Alma McLemore (LFA),Rick Warwick and Emily Magid.
Leadership Franklin is a non-profit organization originally founded in 1996 to develop leadership and community engagement to further a vision for Franklin and Williamson County. For more information about the organization, visit Leadership Franklin.
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