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President’s Award

"The Torch"

The President’s Award is the highest award presented by the university to its friends and supporters.

The Torch is an integral part of the seal of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú, representing education and research, with the rays representing the power of healing. This glass sculpture, bestowed annually by the President, symbolizes the torch – and the light that is shed by the recipients of this prestigious recognition through their selfless commitment to Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú.

President's Award

President's Award Recipients

The names of the President’s Award recipients and the years are as follows:

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2019 – Dr. Roy Witherington

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2017 – Eugene and Lucille Fleischer

2016 – M. Bert Storey

SPIRIT Award

The SPIRIT Award stands for Stewardship, Prevention, Integrity, Responsibility, Inspiration, and Trust. This award recognizes an employee who represents these guiding principles, embraces the values of Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú and inspires the trust of others. Individuals who consistently set the ethical bar high in managing state resources, daily decision making and in the delivery of their work are deserving of this award.

Stewardship
Carefully Managing State Resources

Prevention
Raising Awareness  

Integrity
Building a Culture of Ethical Behavior

Responsibility
Upholding Our Duty to Report  

Inspiration
Leading by Example

Trust
Preserving Public Confidence

 

Fatima Desamito holding her spirit award

SPIRIT Award Recipients

2022 - Amy Pizio-Moore, Research Operations Coordinator, Georgia Cancer Center, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú University

2021 - Fatima Desamito, LPN, Women's Health, AU Health

2020 – Whitney Dixon, RN, Shock Trauma ICU, AU Health

2019 – Janice Ethridge, 3rd party Insurance Claims Specialist, Dental College of Georgia, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú University

2018 – Sandi Loy, Director of Contracts & Fiscal Services, Georgia Correctional Healthcare at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú

2017 – Ms. Jennifer Young, Manager Pathology Services, Anatomic Pathology, AU Health

2016 – Farlyn Hudson, Research Associate, Vascular Biology Center, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú

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