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M. W. Corey D. Hawkins, Sr. Esq., Second Youngest Grand Master in the History of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Alabama
C orey D. Hawkins, Sr. (Bir- mingham (AL) AL 1995) was born August 27, 1972, in Leighton, Alabama (Colbert County) the second of three sons to Mr. Parker Lee and Mrs. Diann Hawkins. He graduated in 1990 from Colbert County High School with an advanced curriculum diploma. Grand Master Hawkins began hon- ing his leadership and oratorical skills at a young age in the Baptist Church as a member of the Crusaders, an organiza- tion for boys. As a Crusader, he served as Crusader-in-Chief (President) for his
local church chapter (Mt. New Home M.B. Church), Crusader-in-Chief of the Muscle Shoals District and Crusader- in-Chief of the Northwest Alabama Dis- trict. Grand Master Hawkins also won the Crusaders Junior Oratorical Contest many times over at the Muscle Shoals District Level, Northwest Alabama Dis- trict Level, and the Alabama State Level. To this date he still lives by the Crusader Watchword: For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37. After graduating from high school, Grand Master Hawkins entered Alabama A. & M. University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. While at Alabama A. & M. University, Grand Master Hawkins made the Dean’s List on several occa- sions. Upon graduation he matriculated to Birmingham, Alabama, and began a teaching and coaching career in the public school system. As a middle school basketball coach, Grand Master Hawkins won the championship in each division he coached in at least once. He also was named Middle School Coach of the Year twice for his division. As Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach, Grand Master Hawkins was fortunate enough to assist each team to the Alabama State High School Playoffs. One of his great ac- complishments has been the success in transferring the TEAM concept from the basketball court to the administra- tion of the numerous Masonic houses that he has led. While teaching, Grand Master Hawkins worked his way through law school. Upon graduation of the Birming- ham School of Law and having passed the Alabama State Bar exam on the first attempt, Grand Master Hawkins began
his career as a trial attorney.
Attorney Hawkins has been suc- cessful in his professional career. He founded The Hawkins Firm, LLC, Attorneys & Counselors At Law. Since being admitted to practice law in the State of Alabama, he has been admit- ted by the United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama; United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama; United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama; and the United States Court of Appeals, Elev- enth Circuit. Grand Master Hawkins is also a Certified Guardian Ad Litem. Grand Master Hawkins was raised on June 17, 1991, in Hopewell Lodge No. 198, Leighton, Alabama. He has served over all houses both York and Scottish Rite, and has been the guest speaker at many masonic functions. Grand Master Hawkins was elected to his present position on July 24, 2013, at the 143 rd Annual Grand Lodge Com- munication held in Mobile, Alabama. He is currently the youngest Grand- Master in Prince Hall Freemasonry and the second youngest Grand Master ever in the history of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Alabama. Grand Master Hawkins is the proud father of one son, Corey D. Hawkins, Jr., and one daughter, Autumn D. Hawkins. He is also an active member of First Baptist Church Ensley. Grand Master Hawkins has always believed that hard work pays off. As a result, he possesses the credentials, qualifications, leadership abilities and experience to be at the helm of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F. & A. M. of Alabama.
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