The Metro Orlando EDC's prestigious James B. Greene and Chairman's Awards will be presented at our annual Award Celebration, to be held Thursday, March 10th at The Peabody Orlando. Today we are pleased to announce our 2011 honorees.
The James B. Greene Award, first given in 1990, recognizes an individual who has contributed substantially to the economic development of the region. There are few Central Floridians who have contributed more than this year's honoree: former Orange County Mayor Richard T. Crotty. From his work as a state legislator (1978 - 1992) in advancing the legislation that created the Central Florida Research Park adjacent to UCF; to his distinguished service as Orange County Property Appraiser (1992 - 2001); to his legacy as Mayor of Orange County (2001 - 2011) in helping to bring the dream of a UCF College of Medicine and the Sanford-Burnham Institute to our region's emerging "medical city", Rich Crotty has left an indelible mark on the economic development of Central Florida.
The EDC Chairman's Award, established in 2007, recognizes an individual who has contributed substantially to the work of the EDC. This year's award will go to Richard T. Fulton, legal services partner with the law firm of Baker Hostetler. A longtime member of the EDC Board of Directors who served as Chairman of the Board in 2004, Fulton's commitment to the EDC spans many years and many aspects. As described by current EDC Board Chair David Pace, who will present the award, "No task is too big or too small for Rich." He has negotiated leases and revised bylaws. He has long contributed to the organization's fundraising and friend-raising. And he is the architect of the EDC's Government Liaison Teams, a program that he continues to lead today.
There is much more to learn about these two deserving award winners. We hope you will make plans to join us on March 10th. For registration and event details, click here.
