BIRMINGHAM – The rain couldn’t keep them away Thursday night as Yellowhammer News recognized its Power & Influence 50 at an event at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa.
This year’s sold-out Power & Influence 50 event featured some of the most powerful and influential players in politics and business from all corners of the state of Alabama
Two of the event’s special honorees were selected for the prestigious Power of Service award for their “generous contributions to improving our state.” Those were Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and neurosurgeon Dr. Swaid Swaid of the Swaid Clinic.
In his acceptance, McCutcheon offered a reminder to those in attendance that hold elected office the “human aspect” of what they do and how it is tied to the virtue of service.
“Let us never get to the point as elected officials that we do not forget the human aspect of what we do and why we do it,” McCutcheon said. “Thank you for this award, and I’m tremendously honored to receive this.”
I was so proud to be with my dad tonight as he was honored with Yellowhammer's "Power of Service" award. I love you Mom and Dad! @debmac1970 @MacDistrict25 @yhn pic.twitter.com/1NxI8KJYqI
— April McCutcheon (@Apeemac) October 26, 2018
Ivey, who took time away from the campaign trail, praised the recipients and credited them for Alabama’s forward momentum.
“This is a huge event and a wonderful moment,” Ivey said. “It is the men and women of our state that are the driving force behind our momentum and those of you who we are celebrating and honoring tonight help lead that charge.”
Standing ovation to hear @GovernorKayIvey speak tonight at the Yellowhammer Power of Service Reception in Birmingham. pic.twitter.com/avoSA6KVlX
— Sean Ross (@Sean_comms) October 26, 2018
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