Central’s Man or Woman of the Year Recipients

CENTRAL — The Central City News began the tradition of naming a Man or Woman of the Year in 2005.  Since that time, nine individuals have been honored.

The selection is made by the staff of the Central City News.

The past winners are:

2005 — Russell Starns.

His vision and hard work led to the incorporation of the City of Central.

2006 — Rep. Bodi White

He authored the Constitutional amendment creating the Central Community School System

2007 — Supt. Mike Faulk

With a strong vision and the support of the Central community but no money, he successfully launched the Central school system with over 300 employees.

2008 — Mayor Mac Watts

He served as the city’s first mayor and made Central the first city in Louisiana history to be completely privatized.

Louis DeJohn — Organized the people of Central to aid the less fortunate through Cookin’ in Central.

2009 — Sharon Browning

As school board president, she succeeded in getting voter approval for $55 million Central School Complex.

2010 — Will Easley

Starting with nothing, he created Trade Construction, a model business, and was instrumental in starting Central school system. Pro-Tem Ralph Washington

A role model for integrity, he has been a pillar of reason and unselfishness in city government.