Alumni Awards

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Young Alumni Achievement Award: Recognizes alumni, 40 years old or younger as of December 31, 2025, who have achieved excellence in their chosen field and/or in their community.

Alumni Award of Excellence: Recognizes alumni, 41 years old or older as of December 31, 2025, who have achieved excellence in their chosen field and/or in their community.

Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame: Established by the CAES Alumni Association in 1972 to recognize individuals making unusual and extraordinary contributions to agriculture and agribusiness industries in Georgia.

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Young Alumni Achievement Award

I am honored to announce that I have been selected to receive the 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences where I earned my degree in [insert degree]. My time at CAES was a defining chapter in my life and laid the foundation for my work in [industry – this is a great opportunity to add in a bit about your work in the field!]. I will be forever grateful for the dedication of my alma mater’s faculty and staff and their continued commitment to celebrating the success of #AgDawgs feeding and fueling the world.

I look forward to celebrating with my fellow honorees at the awards ceremony on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Tate Center in Athens, Georgia!

Alumni Award of Excellence

I am deeply honored to share that I have been selected to receive the 2026 Alumni Award of Excellence from the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. My experience at CAES shaped not only my career, but also my commitment to advancing the field of [industry/field — a great place to highlight your professional impact or leadership]. The lessons learned, connections made and support from CAES faculty and staff have continued to guide and inspire me throughout my career.

I’m grateful to be recognized alongside fellow outstanding #AgDawgs and look forward to celebrating at the awards ceremony on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Tate Center in Athens, Georgia.

Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame

It is with immense gratitude that I share my induction into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. My journey in agriculture has been shaped by the lessons, mentorship and inspiration I gleaned from those I looked up to in the field, and I am excited to join the industry’s best and brightest as a 2025 inductee. This honor is not just a reflection of my work but a testament to the incredible breadth of innovation and leadership in Georgia’s agricultural community. As I celebrate this milestone, I am reminded of the limitless potential we have to create a brighter future for agriculture, our communities and the world.

I look forward to celebrating with my fellow honorees at the awards ceremony on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Tate Center in Athens, Georgia. GO DAWGS!

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Questions

Please contact Laura Bayne at larline@uga.edu with any questions.