Excellence in Fundraising and Development

The award for Excellence in Fundraising and Development 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 fundraising and development. 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: Kathy Bangle, University of Georgia
2024: Susan Sealy, Columbus Technical College
2023: Tonya McClure, Central Georgia Technical College
2018: Dr. Deidre Mercer Martin, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
2014: Rebecca Roth, LaGrange College
2012: Dawn Cook, West Georgia Technical College
2004: Rex Whiddon, Columbus State University
2002: Dr. Steve Batson, Georgia Southwestern State University