FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Contact: Robert Preston, Jr.,
912.260.4276
robert.preston@sgc.edu
Celebrate SGC’s Homecoming Weekend 2011
With the SGC Foundation’s 40th Anniversary Gala
And Presentation of Alumni of the Year Award
In an effort to recognize the many contributions made by the
over 10,000 alumni of South Georgia College, the College, with sponsorship
from the South Georgia College Foundation, is proud to announce the
launching of a new opportunity to honor outstanding SGC alumni by
establishing an Alumni of the Year Award.
The first-ever award will be presented during a gala Saturday evening of the
2011 Homecoming Weekend, April 1-3, 2011. Please submit your nomination
using the form available on the alumni page of the SGC website. Provide
names, addresses and any biographical information that you have for those
that you wish to nominate. The award will be given for outstanding
contributions in the person’s chosen field of endeavor or for outstanding
personal accomplishments.
A selection/judging committee will review all nominees and decide, by
majority vote, which will be named the 2011 award recipient. The deadline
for Alumni of the Year Awards nominations is March 1, 2011.
The weekend will include many activities to highlight the growth and
accomplishments of SGC and its alumni. Other planned events include a golf
tournament to support SGC Athletics; Tiger baseball games; campus tours;
receptions honoring the 15th (1996), 25th (1986), and 50th (1961) reunion
groups as well as a complimentary movie and cultural event.
Registration for the other Homecoming activities is March 18, 2011. To
register or learn more about any Homecoming events or Alumni of the Year
nominations, please contact the SGC Office of Advancement at (912) 260-4273
or email advancement@sgc.edu.
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About South Georgia College
South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu)
was founded in 1906 and is an accredited two-year institution in the
University System of Georgia. Located in Douglas, Ga., the college's
environment gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary
study and close collaboration with faculty. With over 20 majors and transfer
opportunities, South Georgia College provides the finest education possible
to the citizens of its service area.
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