• Dr. Anne White of the Carolina Laser and Cosmetic Center in Winston-Salem is one of eight cosmetic surgeons in N.C. chosen by Allergan Inc. to participate in the Juvederm Experience Trial. The trial is designed to gain information from a group of physicians with expertise in facial aesthetics in regard to their experience in the use of Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus products. The trial also aims to evaluate the persistence of, and patient satisfaction with, the products in daily clinical practice.

• Marc Schaefer, the president and chief executive of Truliant Federal Credit Union in Winston-Salem, received the National Association of Federal Credit Unions' Paul Revere Award at the 2006 Congressional Caucus in Washington. The award is given yearly to the person who is most steadfast and effective in carrying the credit-union banner on key issues. Schaefer was also recognized by the association's board for his personal lobbying and appearance before Congress in May on behalf of the association.

• Foothills Brewing, a brew-pub and restaurant Winston-Salem, received a Gold Medal at the recent Great American Beer Festival competition in Denver. Foothills received the medal in the Pro-Am competition for its Baltic Porter, a homebrew recipe that had previously won awards.

• Dudley Humphrey, the former president of the N.C. State Bar Association and a longtime partner of Kilpatrick Stockton LLP in Winston-Salem, received the Evelyn M. Coman Award for Distinguished Service in the field of construction law. The award was presented in conjunction with the N.C. Bar Association's Construction Law Section's annual meeting in Greensboro. The award, presented by the section on as-merited basis, is named in memory of Evelyn Coman, a founding member of the construction-law section.

• Appalachian State University in Boone received an Enterprise All-Star Award from Network World Inc., a provider of Internet-technology resources, for outstanding technology projects. The award went to 40 network Internet-technology projects, with winners representing the best use of technology within eight technology categories. Appalachian's information-technology services network-support team was recognized for addressing network-security challenges inherent in providing an open network while mitigating security risks.

• The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce in Elkin and Rebel Good, a Yadkin Valley publisher, were recognized for their work in promoting the viticulture industry. They received the Vinifera Wine Growers Association's Wine Grape Productivity Trophy at a recent ceremony in conjunction with the Virginia Wine Festival.

• Holly H. Alderman and Michael H. Godwin were named for the first time for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America publication for 2007. Both are members of Schell Bray Aycock Abel & Livingston PLLC in Greensboro. Alderman was named in the real-estate area, and Godwin in trusts and estates.

• Carolina Christian Supply in Winston-Salem is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

• William Benton of Winston-Salem, the chairman and chief executive of Salem Senior Housing, was appointed by Gov. Mike Easley to the N.C. Housing Finance Agency.

• Christian Caballero, a Greensboro College alumnus and the chief of staff to the Secretary of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice, was named a 2006-2007 White House Fellow. The program gives participants experience in tackling public policy at the highest level of federal government.

• William M. Marion, an architect at Metropolis Architecture PLLC in Winston-Salem, was accredited as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design/LEED professional, having completed requirements of the U.S. Green Building Council.

• Keith Robinson was recognized by the American Society of Safety Engineers' board of directors for his continuing efforts to increase safety. He is the division regulatory manager for Valspar Corp., a global coatings manufacturer, in High Point. He was key in mobilizing society members to support a bill that would ban cell-phone use by teenagers under the age of 18 while driving. He was also recognized for his work with the society.

• Pam Versaggi received the RELO certified-coordinator designation by Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, a real-estate network. She is the relocation director of Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate in Winston-Salem. The RELO designation is a certification program that recognizes those who have met educational requirements and demonstrated knowledge of relocation and the network's policy and procedures.

• Lexington State Bank received a five-star rating, the highest, from BauerFinancial Inc., a national independent bank-rating and research firm. The rating, which the bank has received for 68 consecutive quarters, recognizes strength and stability.

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