Alissa Hodges, who recently graduated from Silverdale Baptist Academy in Chattanooga, is recipient of a $5,000 Crawford Johnson, III and Walker Johnson Jones college scholarship on behalf of Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.
Ms. Hodges, a resident of Chattanooga, is the daughter of Darren Hodges who is employed at Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
“Coca-Cola UNITED has been a family-focused company for more than 118 years,” said Jack Sherman, Sales Center manager, Chattanooga Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
"This program exemplifies dedication to our associates, as well as to the importance of education in general.”
Coca-Cola UNITED established the Crawford Johnson, III scholarship program in 1995 in honor of the company’s former CEO Crawford Johnson III’s retirement and his 45 years of service. The program is a testament to the company’s commitment to education and its focus on associates and their families.
This year, 20 children, stepchildren, grandchildren or step-grandchildren of Coca-Cola UNITED associates, located throughout the southeast, were selected from more than 75 applicants to receive either a $5,000 or $3,000 scholarship, renewable over four years.Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, leadership, extracurricular activities and service.