Aug 06, 2007
MARC PAYNE to RECEIVE NATIONAL AWARD

Marc Payne of Ashe County has been selected to receive a NIAAA Distinguished Service Award for 2007.

The presentation will take place during the Awards Luncheon on
Monday, December 17th at the NIAAA 38th Annual Conference in Nashville,
Tennessee. The award is given annually to eight individuals selected nationwide based upon nomination by their state athletic directors' association.

Previous North Carolina recipients are:
1982 - Simon Terrell
1982 - Bud Phillips
1987 - Dave Harris
1989 - Charlie Adams
1998 - Jerry McGee
1999 - Bill Carver
2000 - Rick Strunk
2001 - Dave Thomas
2006 - Rusty Lee
2007 - Marc Payne

Congratulations Marc on this well deserved award from the NIAAA.