Dr. John Chowning, executive vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president at Campbellsville University, has been named “Man of the Year” by Project One Inc. in Louisville.
Chowning was one of four to receive awards through Project One Inc. that was started May 15, 1985 in Louisville. Project One has placed over 18,000 students on meaningful jobs since its inception.
Thousands of students in Project One have graduated from high school and colleges.
Others receiving awards were: Jerry Ward, chairman of the Board for Kosair Charities, “Humanitarian of the Year”; Mrs. Jessie Daniels, educator, “Women of the Year” and Dr. Jonathan T. Lott, clergyman, chairman, Project One Inc. Board of Trustees, “Montest Eaves Award.”
Chowning received the award from Bishop C. James King Jr., founder of Project One Inc.
Chowning said, “This award from Bishop C. James King and Project One Inc. is very much appreciated…Some 18,000 young people have received leadership training and summer employment opportunities as a result of the visionary leadership of Bishop King and the work of the many people involved with Project One.
“Project One and Campbellsville University are both Christian organizations that are working to provide educational opportunity and servant leadership training for young people, and we look forward to partnering with Project One even more in the future.”
King said Chowning was “so deserving” of the award. “I really appreciate you, your faith and commitment to Jesus Christ and making this world a better place to live.”
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, said Chowning has a great ability to get projects completed that help people. He also discussed Chowning’s passion for racial reconciliation and how that translates into everything he does.
With the support of CU presidents Dr. Ken Winters and Carter, Chowning proposed the university’s Technology Training Center and coordinated efforts to secure funding for the project by working with U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Chowning is retiring at the end of December after 26 years of service to Campbellsville University. However, he will continue to work part time as executive assistant to the president for government, community and constituent relations.
From Campbellsville University