Excellence in Alumni Relations

The award for Excellence in Alumni Relations 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 alumni relations. 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.

Previous Award Recipients

• 2025: Emily Palubeski, Georgia Institute of Technology
• 2024: Wes Zamzow, Augusta University
• 2023: Allyson Bretch, University of West Georgia
• 2022: Angela Smith, Georgia Southwestern State University
• 2020: Su Ann Bird, South Georgia Technical College
• 2019: Jennifer Joyner
• 2018: Karen Mobley, Ogeechee Technical College
• 2014: Meredith Gurley Johnson, University of Georgia
• 2002: Helen Hendee, Augusta State University
• 2000: Ron Hill, Georgia Southwestern State University
• 1999: Mark Howarth, North Georgia College and State University
• 1997: Cheryl Gay, Georgia Southern University
• 1996: Donna Decker, University of Georgia
• 1995: Bob Cook, Georgia Southern University
• 1994: Marilyn Somers, Georgia Institute of Technology
• 1993: Patricia Sartain, Georgia State University
• 1992: Lucia Sizemore, Agnes Scott College
• 1991: Verne Smith, North Georgia College and State University
• 1990: John B. Carter, Jr., Georgia Institute of Technology
• 1989: Nancy Coleman, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College