Worth H. Carter, Jr. Board Chairman for Carter Bank & Trust, received the Pillar Award from EDC President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Heath.
Carter Bank has 80 employees and has more than 2 decades of service.
"Worth cares about his community and employees," and "most of the involvement is behind the scenes without publicity, but he is always there sharing his resources and his knowledge."
He added, Carter's "innovativeness and willpower to solve difficult, if not impossible problems, in a practical, well thought out manner is unprecedented in today's business climate."
Carter Bank & Trust is a member of the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce.
Source: Martinsville Bulletin, May 17, 2007