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JACK MANGHAM EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AWARD


GACE members are invited to nominate students who exemplify the characteristics of experiential learning: excellent work habits, academic performance, and good citizenship. Two Jack Mangham Experiential Learning Award recipients will receive a $500 monetary award. Nominations may be made under one of the following categories: employer-nominated or college-nominated.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Undergraduate or graduate student at an institution of higher learning in Georgia.
  • Participation in experiential learning such as co-op, internship, student teaching, or volunteerism during the previous academic year (spring, summer, and fall semesters).
  • Exemplary performance in academic work and community settings.
  • Applicant has not previously received the award.

AWARD CRITERIA
The selection committee will rate students on the following criteria:

  • Nomination Form 20% Completed nomination form from GACE member
  • Academic Record 20% Academic transcript (official or unofficial)
  • Work Ethic 20% Recommendation letter for student from a supervisor
    or faculty member (1 per student)
  • Student Essay 20% Essay from the student detailing the experience and
    how it helped her/his career development
  • Involvement 20% Résumé highlighting the student’s experience plus any
    other community/campus involvement

NOMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
The nominating GACE member is responsible for collecting and submitting:

  • Transcript
  • Recommendation
  • Student Essay
  • Resume
  • Nomination Form

RECOGNITION
The winner will be recognized annually during the Awards Reception at the GACE Annual Conference.


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PAST RECIPIENTS!


2024-25 Recipients

  • Berquila Arnold, Clayton State University
  • Said Gomez, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Trenten Newkirk, Valdosta State University


2023-24 Recipients

  • Charlie Tull, University of West Georgia 
  • James Gathings, Clayton State University


2022-23 Recipients

  • Anthony Medina, Emory University
  • Tyler Benson, Oglethorpe College


2021-22 Recipient

  • Nickolas Lee, Georgia Tech


2020-21 Recipient

  • Diondra Burgess, Georgia Gwinnett College


2019-20 Recipients

  • Andrew Petraglia, University of Georgia
  • Alicia Olson, Clayton State University


2018-19 Recipients

  • Chris Avery, Georgia Southwestern State University
  • Minfei Ahao, Wesleyan College


2017-18 Recipients

  • Nicholas Mathis, Clayton State University
  • Thu Nguyen, Wesleyan College


2016-17 Recipient

  • Xin Catherine Tang, Wesleyan College


2015-16 Recipients

  • Sydney Britt, Agnes Scott College
  • McKenzie Fisher, Georgia College



APPLICATIONS OPEN
Monday, January 5, 2026

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Friday, March 27, 2026

Nomination Form Link


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