COCOA, FL, February 03, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Col. Raymond Hawkins, MDiv, CPE, OCA, pastor and retired OCA and USAF chaplain, was selected by Marquis Who's Who for a prominent feature in the Eastern Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on January 21, 2026.

Col. Hawkins has been a respected listee with Marquis Who's Who since July 2025. His dedication and service to his industry led to his induction into the registry with premier status, which includes a feature in Marquis' flagship publication, Who's Who in America. Shortly thereafter, he was recognized among Top Military professionals representing the U.S. Air Force, and he was presented with both the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award and the Marquis Humanitarian Award.

In late 2025, Col. Hawkins' biographical narrative was published online in association with Apple News/Grit Daily, and just this month, he was recognized as a spotlight Marquis listee — one of only five people to be recognized in February. He looks forward to upcoming chapters in the print volumes, A Lifetime of Achievement and Who's Who of Humanitarians and Philanthropists. Marquis Who's Who is privileged to share Col. Hawkins' recent designation as a Distinguished Leader with a group of his peers in The Wall Street Journal.

Partnered with The Wall Street Journal since 2018, Marquis hand-selects the most accomplished and upstanding listees from its roster to highlight in the Journal. Of 1.6 million listees, only a small percentage are recognized with the Distinguished Leaders honor. We laud Col. Hawkins for his ambition, professional fortitude, industry contributions and career accomplishments, and congratulate him on his presence in one of America's most well-recognized publications. The Eastern Edition of the Journal includes an approximate circulation of 241,228. Marquis is proud to have facilitated Col. Hawkins with a unique and impactful opportunity to share his latest honor.

Marquis Who's Who looks forward to continuing to represent Col. Hawkins and sharing his experience and achievements with a global audience. Please click here to view Col. Hawkins' page in The Wall Street Journal.

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