The University System of Georgia Board of Regents (USG) seek to recognize distinguished alumni and friends for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature, and dedicated service to a USG institution.
The individual must be a person of such integrity, stature, and proven ability that the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the USG will take pride in and be inspired by their recognition. Nominees need not be graduates of an institution of the USG, but must demonstrate a care for and commitment to higher education in Georgia that inspires others.
The following shall not normally be considered for the Award:
Recipients will be selected in each of the following four categories:
The USG Foundation Board will officially present alumni and friends awards to recipients at our Board of Regents Gala.
*Nominations should include:
*Nominations will be held for consideration up to three years.
Please complete the Nomination form which will be forward to the University System of Georgia Foundation.
Nominations for the September 8, 2023 Gala event will close on December 1, 2022. Only completed nominations received by the due date will be considered.