U.S. Sen. Bob Corker, a former Chattanooga mayor, will be given an award by the Chattanooga History Center next month for his work throughout the city.
The History Makers Award recognizes local individuals who have made significant contributions to Chattanooga, the region, the state or country, according to a news release from the center. This is the 10th time the award has been given.
"As an entrepreneur, businessman, volunteer and elected official, Senator Corker's commitment to hard work and service has had a positive and lasting influence on our community," said Jo Coke, president of Chattanooga History Center Board of Directors, in the release.
Corker will receive the award at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 16 at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Tickets are $100 and are available at chattanoogahistory.org. Table sponsorships are also available, the release said.
The award is represented by an original sculpture by Cessna Decosimo.
Corker is a graduate of Chattanooga High School and the University of Tennessee and served as Chattanooga mayor from 2001-2005. He was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012 and currently serves as the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
"Chattanooga has been successful because its outstanding and engaged citizens," Corker said in the release. "So I am honored to be mentioned among many whom I respect so much and look forward to celebrating our community and the work of the Chattanooga History at this event in November."
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