William “Bill” Hawkins first partnered with FCA during his coaching career and began an FCA presence at many high schools where he coached football. Now, 50 years later, he has also served in FCA leadership at the local level for three decades. He endowed an FCA scholarship fund for the North Central Alabama area, has regularly sponsored student-athletes for FCA Camps and encouraged his church to do the same.

A high school athlete himself, Hawkins coached for 25 years at seven different high schools in Alabama. Although retired for 25 years, his work at schools in the state has had lasting impact.

A resident of Gardendale, Ala., Hawkins has two daughters and six grandchildren.