ULI Charlotte’s own Theresa Salmen was among the three impartial judges for Centralina Council of Governments’ (CCOG) Region of Excellence Awards. Beside Salmen was Bill Thunberg, owner of Alexander Zachary Jewelers and former Town Mayor of Mooresville, and Vi Lyles, The Lee Institute, who judged innovative projects that contributed to progression within the community. The Region of Excellence Awards honors outstanding achievements that collectively work to accomplish regional goals.

• For more information about the Region of Excellence Awards and for a list of winners, click here.