City Manager Isaiah Hugley wins statewide award

City Manager Isaiah Hugley recently received the Pillars of Professional Management Award from the Georgia City/County Management Association (GCCMA).

The award recognizes those who have made notable contributions to the growth and advancement of professionalism in Georgia local government through a record of service, or by other activities that have demonstrated the essential worth of professional local government management, according to the GCCMA.

“We are very fortunate to have a professional city manager of Isaiah’s caliber in Columbus, and we are pleased the Georgia City/County Management Association has recognized his exemplary service,” said Mayor Teresa Tomlinson.

“It was truly a significant emotional moment for me to be surprised by my colleagues with such a huge honor,” said Hugley. “I love this profession, I love what I do, and I love Columbus, Georgia. I am grateful to the Georgia City County Managers Association for this award and recognition.”

The awards committee accepts nominations in two categories: for those individuals who are current local government managers and administrators, and for non-managers who have worked to advance the profession. Hugley was the winner for the first category.

Hugley is a 31-year veteran at the Columbus Consolidated government. He served as deputy city manager for seven years, and has served as city manager for more than 10 years. The Georgia City/County Management Association is a professional association of appointed city and county managers and other government officials representing 535 cities, 159 counties, and other local governments in Georgia.

This story was originally published November 2, 2015 at 11:54 AM with the headline "City Manager Isaiah Hugley wins statewide award."