JA Greater Augusta
Business Hall of Fame
The JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame highlights the careers and public service of some of the area’s most outstanding citizens. The honorees are selected based on their outstanding business accomplishments as well as their extensive support of our community.
At the annual event, we will celebrate the induction of Delores "Dee" Crawford & Brad Usry, as they join the prestigious list of laureates who have enriched the Northwest Georgia community through his business leadership and exemplary civic and professional achievements. In addition to Dee and Brad, the evening will honor Jane Marie Kinsey as the 2026 Rising Star.
The JA Greater Augusta Business Hall of Fame will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.
2026 Laureates
Delores “Dee” Crawford
Former McDonald’s Franchisee & Community Advocate
Brad Usry
President of Fat Man’s Hospitality Group
2025 Highlights
Thank You to Our Partners
Diamond Level
Platinum Level
Silver Level
Bronze Level
Laureate Society
Patrick G. Blanchard
William Hammond Burkhalter
Robert Gordon Hutt, Jr.
Carolyn S. Maund
Edwin S. Presnell
George G. Weiss
W. Cothran Campbell
Terry D. Elam
Gregory L. Hodges
George W. Parks, Jr.
Clayton P. Boardman
Joseph M. Still
Kenneth G. Walz
J. Pierce Blanchard, Jr.
Peter Seymour Knox, III
E. G. Meybohm
William P. Copenhaver
Charles Whitlow Norwood
Weldon Wyatt
H. Monty Osteen
Paul Simon
Ann Taylor
Clay Boardman, Jr.
Jim Hull
Boone Knox
William S. Morris, III
Vera W. Stewart
Donnie W. Thompson
Rick Allen
Joseph Green
Jeff Hadden
Joey Hadden
Perry Smith
Thomas M. Blanchard, Jr.
Wyck A. Knox
Dudley Bowen, Jr.
Barry Storey
Dave Brendza
Stephanie Stuckey
*Listed by induction year