Georgia Highlands College (GHC) recently held its annual Honors Assembly at the Cartersville site. The event, which was also streamed live, celebrated the academic achievements and special recognition of more than 80 GHC students receiving nearly 100 awards.
The Georgia Highlands College Leadership Award was presented to student Madeline Choate, a GHC Student Ambassador. As the flagship award for the evening, the Leadership Award is for the student who best demonstrates the qualities of a positive leader, shows exemplary leadership on campus and in community activities while maintaining high academic standards. Students are nominated for the award by faculty and staff. Students Justin Ford Holden McCann were also nominated for the award.
The Georgia Highlands College Spirit Award was presented to Sharlotte Baine, a GHC Student Ambassador. This award is for the student who best demonstrates dedication to campus life, activity in school and community projects and promotes school spirit to fellow students, faculty and staff.
The Georgia Highlands College Steve Burns Service Awards was presented to Natalie Ledoux, an officer with the colleges Alpha Psi Omicron chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. This award is for the student who has demonstrated a commitment and passion for serving others and contributing to the well-being of the community.
In total, 86 students were recognized for 94 different awards. In addition, Atrium Health Floyd presented six students with scholarships and the college recognized the first graduates of the bachelor’s in building information modeling management (BIMM) program.
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