Excellence in Advancement Services

The award for Excellence in Advancement Services honors higher education advancement professionals who have served at least five years in the field of higher education and have distinguished themselves in the field of advancement services. In making its selections, the GEAC Awards Committee looks for consistent service and specific examples of outstanding performance and commitment in higher education advancement. First consideration is given to candidates who have not previously won a GEAC Award.

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Previous Award Recipients

2025: Dr. Sonya Hunte-Vandroff, Georgia Piedmont Technical College
2024: Rice Ronnet, Columbus State University
2023: Laura Brown, Georgia Gwinnett College
2021: Barbara Martell, Georgia Gwinnett College
2020: Candi Babcock, Gordon State College
2015: Bonnie Martin, Valdosta State University