GAINESVILLE - Master Craftsmen... Builders of America is part of the Featherbone Communiversity Master Series Program in partnership with Lanier Technical College.
This year's honorees include Tracy Tesmer of WDUN'S "Home Improvement Show" which airs Saturdays at 8:00.
The 2013 Master Craftsmen Awards will be presented to 10 skilled tradesmen from North Georgia on Thursday, October 17 at Featherbone Communiversity (Lanier Tech MDC Rotunda). The event is open to the public free of charge with a light breakfast 8:30-9:00. The program begins at 9:00.
In addition to recognizing individuals with outstanding skills in their trade, the event will include a forum moderated by Ken Coleman, WDUN alk radio host and author, with discussion to showcase the construction industry and promote to young people and the community the importance of construction jobs in the economy.
The Master Craftsmen program was designed to work in conjunction with Governor Deal's "Go Build Georgia" campaign. "Go Build Georgia" seeks to educate young people on the "value of learning a trade, dispel their misconceptions about the skilled trade industry and inspire them to consider building a career as a skilled tradesman."
2013 Master Craftsmen Award Recipients - and the descriptions of each as submitted by the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce - are as follows:
Roy Johnson
Thursday
March 6th, 2025
9:08PM
