Spark Workforce Development Award

Presented to those who, through untiring efforts and altruistic resources, have provided the spark needed to ignite the flames of innovation, advancement, and ingenuity for the flourishing workforce that embodies the communities we serve.

2024

Alumni of the Year

Paul Hardie accepting the SPARK award
2024 Alumni of the Year – Paul Hardie

Volunteer of the Year

Yancey Brothers accepting SPARK award
2024 Volunteer of the Year – Yancey Brothers

Benefactor of the Year

Dr. Anil Yadav accepting SPARK award
2024 Benefactor of the Year – Dr. Anil Yadav

Previous Award Recipients

The SPARK Awards includes three categories of recognition:

Alumni of the Year – Presented to an illustrious graduate who truly supports workforce development within the community, advocating for technical and continuing education within their chosen field. This person consistently demonstrates real leadership on the job, making significant contributions to their particular field and/or industry.

Volunteer of the Year – Presented to an individual who has demonstrated commitment to and passion for technical education, enabling our students to provide real and tangible benefits to the community’s workforce. This person has consistently gone “above and beyond” to secure funding that specifically supports our students, our academic programs, and our varied services.

Benefactor of the Year – Presented to a major benefactor who has actively supported student scholarships and college programs throughout the year. This person continues to exhibit their confidence in technical education and demonstrates the value of changing student lives through their significant and meaningful financial contributions to the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation.

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