2026 Award Winners
GIFTED PROGRAM TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Presented to a gifted education teacher who has demonstrated exceptional teaching, dedication, and positive parent relations in his/her school, community, or the state of Georgia. MARGARET BYNUM AWARD
Presented to an organization or individual for an outstanding contribution to gifted education in the state of Georgia. E. PAUL TORRANCE CREATIVITY AWARD
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. DISTINGUISHED ELEMENTARY GIFTED STUDENT AWARD
The purpose of this award is to recognize a student currently in kindergarten through sixth grade who has demonstrated giftedness, dedication, creativity, and a desire to help others. The award will consist of a $500 scholarship to be used toward the cost of summer camp, college, or other appropriate activity related to his/her academic work. | PARENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
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
Presented to an individual who has made a significant difference to gifted education in his/her school, school district, or region to bring about change that results in improvement in gifted education. DISTINGUISHED GIFTED TEEN AWARD
The purpose of this award is to recognize a student currently between the ages of 13 to 17 who has demonstrated giftedness, dedication, creativity, and a desire to help others. Students may self-nominate or be nominated by another individual. The award will consist of a $500 scholarship to be used toward the cost of summer camp, college, or other appropriate activity related to his/her academic work. |