2015 James Gray Cannon Award Recipient: Perry Jones

The Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment established the James Gray Cannon Award in 1984 to be presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, on a voluntary bases, toward the advancement of medical care and good health in the Charlotte Mecklenburg community.  Past recipients have included hospital volunteers, organization founders and board members.  These are people who have made a difference in our community through their unselfish dedication to an organization or cause.

MMAE is pleased to announce that Mr. Perry Jones is our 2015 James Gray Cannon Award winner.  Although the Cannon Award has often been presented to high profile community leaders, we have also south the unsung heroes – those volunteers who simply show up every day with a smile on their face and inspire their colleagues with their dedication and commitment to excellence.  We are please to be able to give this year’s Cannon Award to and unsung here; Mr. Perry Jones.  What is unusual about our awardee is that Mr. Jones passed away in February of this year.  Nevertheless, we think it is fitting to honor such a dedicated volunteer.