# Creelman Named Ginner of the Year

Author: Jim.Robinson
Published: 2012-05-01
Canonical URL: https://www.cottongrower.com/cotton-production/ginning/creelman-named-ginner-of-the-year/

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![Stan Creelman](https://www.cottongrower.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/33959-300x200.jpg)

Stan Creelman, a Tulare, CA, ginner, was named the 2011 Horace Hayden National Cotton Ginner of the Year.

The award is presented annually to a ginner in recognition of able, efficient and faithful service to the ginning industry and continuing of those principles exemplified and practiced by Horace Hayden, a former NCGA executive secretary.

Also recognized at the NCGA meeting was Joe Thomas, vice president, Technology for Lummus Corporation. He received NCGA’s Distinguished
Service Award – and honor reserved for those individuals who have provided a career of distinguished service to the U.S. ginning industry.

The Association also elected its 2012 officers:

- First vice president – Richard Kelley, Burlison, TN
- Second vice president – Dwayne Alford, Yuma, AZ
- Third vice president – Levin Lynch, Bennettsville, SC
- Chairman – Kent Fountain, Surrency, GA
- NCGA executive vice president – Harrison Ashley, Memphis, TN