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DEL.ICIO.USDeveloper Cousins to get quality growth award
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
One of Atlanta’s key city builders — Tom Cousins — will receive the prestigious Four Pillar Award from the Council for Quality Growth at a special gala on Oct. 2.
Tom Cousins, who founded Cousins Properties 50 years ago, has developed some of the city’s best known landmarks, including the 191 building, the Bank of America Plaza, the Wildwood Office Park, the first phase of the Georgia World Congress Center, CNN Center and the now demolished Omni Coliseum, among others.
Cousins is also known for his philanthropic contributions including the restoration of the East Lake Golf Club and the redevelopment of the East Lake community. He also has been a key player in countless civic organizations, including the Georgia Research Alliance, the University of Georgia, the Woodruff Arts Center, Central Atlanta Progress and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce.
The Council for Quality Growth awards the tribute to an individual who meets these four pillars: “Quality, Responsibility, Vision and Integrity.” The gala will be held in the Tom Murphy Ballroom at the GWCC.
Among previous winners: Post Properties founder John A. Williams, homebuilder John Wieland, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, the late Gov. George Busbee and developers: Wayne Mason, Jim Cowart and Ray Weeks.
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By Brian
June 13, 2008 3:10 PM | Link to this
Well deserved honor for Mr. Cousins…
By DL
June 16, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
Congratulations Tom. You do deserve such a high honor, and more. You are an example of honesty and integrity that young business people should aim for.