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Christine Griffiths
Phone: (912) 437-2161
E-mail: cgriffiths@tnc.org

Georgia State Director Shelly Lakly Recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine
 

ATLANTA — October 1, 2009— Georgia Trend, The Magazine of Georgia Business & Politics Since 1985, is pleased to announce its 2009 40 Under 40. Finalists are profiled in the magazine’s October issue cover story and online at www.georgiatrend.com. Shelly Lakly

This year's finalists include Shelly Lakly, Georgia state director of The Nature Conservancy.  Read about this year's finalists.

The magazine seeks individuals from around the state who are making an impact in fields such as business, politics, nonprofits, academia, healthcare and the arts. 

“Each year, the 40 Under 40 finalists represent the ‘best and brightest’ among the rising young leaders in our state,” says Georgia Trend Publisher Neely Young. “It’s good to know the future of Georgia is in their hands.”

Finalists were selected from 165 individual nominations made by some 350 readers. This is the 13th year the magazine has presented this honor.
 

 Photo © Jason Crawley (Shelly Lakly)

The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working around the world to protect ecologically important lands and waters for nature and people. The Conservancy and its more than 1 million members have protected nearly 120 million acres worldwide. Visit The Nature Conservancy on the Web at www.nature.org.