Cindy Haddon, Walton EMC marketing representative, may need a wheelbarrow for all her recent awards.

Concern for her community and hard work benefiting the organizations she belongs to are nothing new for Haddon. She has a long history of caring about others.

“Lots of people work hard for the community,” Haddon humbly says. “It’s nice to be recognized, but I don’t do this for the awards. I do it because people need help.”

The marketing representative has been active in many organizations including the Walton County, Oconee County and Athens Area chambers of commerce; the Athens Area Home Builders Association; the Northeast Georgia Red Cross; The Clarke and Oconee YWCO; Oconee County and Area 7 Rotary Clubs; and as a volunteer for local schools and her church.

Haddon's recent awards include:

• Homebuilders Association of Georgia Shining Star – recognizes and celebrates associate homebuilder members across the state who exemplify what it means to be dedicated, supportive and hardworking.
• Athens Area Homebuilders Association Associate of the Year – recognizes a local associate member who works tirelessly to assist and promote the organization.
• Athens Area Chamber of Commerce Athena Nominee – recognizes a woman who demonstrates excellence, creativity and success in business and furthers those goals for other women.
• Oconee County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Diamond Award – recognizes a woman who colors the lives, inspires and empowers others in the community by giving back.