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Hartley Peavey will be among the Mississippi Technology Alliance’s inaugural Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame inductees. In a gala scheduled for May 13 at the TelCom Center in Jackson, the Mississippi Technology Alliance will celebrate the achievements of the Meridian native who founded one of the world’s largest makers of musical instruments and professional sound equipment in his hometown in 1965.
In addition to his M.I. contributions, the award also acknowledges that he’s the pioneer behind computerized systems that power and control audio in the Sydney Opera House, Great Hall of the People in China, U.S. Congress, and the world’s largest theme parks, casinos and arenas.
“Early in my career as a manufacturer, I discovered that in order to be better, by definition I had to be different,” said Peavey. “That realization, combined with a lot of hard work by many folks here in Mississippi, has helped lead this company in directions I never dreamed we would go. I am excited to receive this honor in my home state.”
Dr. Randy Goldsmith, president and CEO of the Mississippi Technology Alliance, said that his organization established the Mississippi Innovators Hall of Fame to celebrate the accomplishments of the outstanding individuals and companies who put Mississippi on the map as a leader in innovation and entrepreneurship.
“Peavey’s worldwide success brings great credit to our state,” said Goldsmith. “The recognition of excellence and innovation in Mississippi must include Peavey Electronics.”
Peavey is a member of the Rock Walk of Fame, Vintage Guitar Hall of Fame, and Mississippi Musician’s Hall of Fame, and has received multiple Presidential “E” Star Awards, the Senatorial Medal of Freedom, the National Literacy Honors Award, and the inaugural manufacturer’s Lifetime Achievement Award from Guitar Player. | 
