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The William J. VanLandingham Commitment to Education Award
This award was created in 1993 to recognize the long-time commitment of Bill VanLandingham (1937-1993) to education in general and to the Georgia Council on Economic Education in particular. He played an instrumental role in the evolution of the Georgia Council, which combined two things he loved: business and education. Criteria include a long-term commitment to education in a variety of settings. For information about how to submit a nomination, contact David Martin.
Former AT&T executive Phil Jacobs received the 2011 William J. VanLandingham Commitment to Education at GCEE's May 16 Annual Meeting at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A co-chair of the State Board of Education's Commission for School Board Excellence, along with current GCEE Chairman Gary Price, Phil has served in numerous leadership positions in education and economic development in Georgia over the span of his career. Winners of the William J. VanLandingham Commitment to Education Award 2011 - Phil Jacobs 2010 - Frank Troutman 2009 - Barbara King 2008 - Sunny Park 2007 - David Ratcliffe 2006 - James Blanchard 2005 - H.G. Pattillo 2004 - Herman J. Russell 2003 - Johnny Isakson 2002 - W. Lee Burge 2001 - Elridge McMillan 2000 - Ann Wilson Cramer 1999 - Michael H. Mescon 1998 - Gov. Zell Miller 1997 - Kent C. “Oz” Nelson 1996 - Charles D. Hudson 1995 - John L. Clendenin 1994 - John F. and Susan W. Wieland 1993 - Barbara VanLandingham, in memory of Bill VanLandingham
William J. VanLandingham joined the Council’s board and executive committee in 1978 and chaired the nominating committee beginning in 1983. He became the Council’s first vice chair in 1986 and served as chair from 1988 to 1990. He co-chaired the council’s 1989-1991 support campaign. He was a director of the Georgia Tech Foundation and the Joint Tech-Georgia Development Fund; a member of the Emory University board of visitors; a member of the Atlanta Board of Education; and a chair of the Pace Academy Board of Trustees. Selection Process An annual call for nominations is sent to GCEE's Board of Trustees. Once received, nominations are screened by the Communications Committee. The Communications Committee then presents their nominations to GCEE's Executive Committee. The award is not presented in the absence of a suitable nominee. |
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