Brad Ballington, of Ladys Island, SC has been elected to serve the ACSP as President for 2009 - 2010. Ballington was elected on April 6, 2009 during the ACSP State Convention held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Other officers elected by ACSP were:
Vice-President, Doug Robinson, Rock Hill, SC
Secretary, Tammie Stevens, Florence, SC
Treasurer, Tami Floyd-Fogleman, Myrtle Beach, SC
Director, Linda Green, Florence, SC
Director, Carol Toney, Myrtle Beach, SC.

At the 2009 Awards Breakfast on Monday, April 6 more outstanding Association members were also recognized - including the Board of Directors and Affiliate Presidents for their service over the past year.
The Affiliate President of the Year Award is based on an affiliate President's accomplishments in membership, certifications, attendance at meetings, report submission and other criteria. The 2009 Affiliate President of the Year recipient is Tammie Stevens, Affiliate #2 in Florence, SC.
The Outstanding Educator of the Year Award gives consideration to nominees based on their accomplishments dealing with education on any level such as for ACSP, the cosmetology industry and any education dealing with cosmetology related events. The 2009 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award recipient is Christy Cook of Greenwood, SC.
The 5th Annual Golden Star Awards were voted on by the FEC members to recognize their peers for outstanding service. The Gold Star winners for 2009 are:
Most Improved - Christy Cook
Most Dependable Educator - Tammie Stevens
Most Creative - Diane Cook
Most Influential - Vilma Cobb
Best All Around- Pat Adams