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.

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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