This is the first year the HBA of Midwest Georgia has presented the Jerry Ballard Memorial Scholarship named for the founder and president of Jerry Ballard Homes, who died in January of this year.

A highly respected builder in Fayette County since 1979, Ballard was named the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia's Home Builder of the Year in 1980 and served as president of the organization in 1981. He was awarded the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce's Chet Wells Service award in 1982 and was named the Chamber's Outstanding Business Person in Fayette County in 1986.

In announcing the first winner of the scholarship created in Ballard's name, HBA of Midwest Georgia Executive Officer Sandy Boda said, "Jerry was a unique person and had a special relationship with all who knew him. He touched many lives in different ways... as a mentor, loyal friend and employer. He did not accept mediocrity but pursued excellence in all things and inspired all of those around him to do the same."

The Jerry Ballard Memorial Scholarship will be given annually to a student who is pursuing a career in the building industry.

For more information on the Home Builders Association of Midwest Georgia, contact Executive Officer Sandy Boda at 770-716-7109.

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