GAGC 2008 Awards

Mary Frasier Equity & Excellence Award: Thomas Hebert, University of Georgia

Presented to an individual or organization that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in practices that promote equitable identification procedures and/or provision of high-quality services to gifted students from underrepresented groups (economically disadvantaged, minority, or disabled, or those who are limited English proficient)

Margaret Bynum Award: Bonnie Cramond, University of Georgia

Presented to an organization or an individual that has made an outstanding contribution to gifted education in the State of Georgia.

E. Paul Torrance Creativity Award: No nominee/recipient for 2008

Presented to an individual who has advanced the lifelong work of Dr. E. Paul Torrance through scholarly research on creativity, individual creative productivity, or helping in the recognition and development of creative potential in others.

Nicholas Green Distinguished Student: Andrew Brett Belflower,  Bleckley County             

Sponsored by the National Association for Gifted Children, this award is available to one student in every state who is in grades 3 - 6 and who has distinguished himself or herself in academics, leadership, or the arts.

Teacher of the Year: Mary Jo Malowney, Fulton County

Presented to a Gifted Education Teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to gifted education through exceptional teaching, dedication and positive parent relations in his/her school, community, or state.

Parents of the Year: James and Gail Yawn, Houston County

Presented to a parent who has demonstrated outstanding abilities at parenting the gifted child through involvement in and dedication to his/her school, community, and/or the State of Georgia.

Leadership Award: William Schofield, Superintendent, Hall County Schools

Presented to individuals who have made a significant difference to gifted education in their school, district, or region to bring about change that results in improvement in gifted services in one area of a program or a total program.

Chapter of the Year Honoree: Advocates for Gifted and Talented Learners of Habersham County

Presented to local chapter which has a significant difference to gifted education in their district to bring about change that results in improvement in gifted services in that specific district.

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