Serving as one of Covington's leaders who has wanted to shine behind the scenes, council woman Janet Goodman's leadership during the civil rights era in Covington back in the 70s and her work with city council for more than 33 years, has made her a well-known community activist and one of the recipients of the 2012 Shining Light awards. Goodman received her awarded at Covington's annual lighting of the courthouse on Thursday. Colleague and fellow award recipient City Manager Steve Horton presented her with the award, which Goodman said she had no idea about.