The Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner was honored by Jobs for America's Graduates, Inc. as its Government Leader of the Year for his "leadership in the workforce development and his long-term support and commitment" to the organization. 

The Georgia Partnership's Board of Directors is comprised of professionals from many different fields but all are united in a common goal: raising student achievement in Georgia.  We are grateful for their governance and service and especially proud when they are recognized for individual achievement.  Here is just a sample of some of their past honors and accolades:

Emily Jennette

Jennifer Rippner

Michael Thurmond

Kathy Ashe

Sally FitzGerald

Ann Cramer

George Israel

Maritza Pichon

VOICES Award Winners

Four of the seven honorees at the first annual VOICES for Georgia’s Children “Big Voice” awards dinner have strong Georgia Partnership ties.  U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, a current Partnership Board member; Tom Upchurch, past president of the Partnership; Mel Kruger, CEO, L.E. Schwartz & Son, Inc., Macon, current board member and one of the Partnership’s founding members in 1990; and Otis Johnson, current Savannah mayor and Board member, were all honored for their tireless efforts on behalf of making children a priority in Georgia.