Fundraiser supports GNTC Foundation’s mission
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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GTNC) Foundation recently hosted the EMPOWER Scholarship Fundraiser and Awards Brunch to raise funds, recognize donors and present the 2024 EMPOWER Awards.
The GNTC Foundation hosted the event at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun. The foundation recognized more than a dozen event sponsors who support its mission.
“The commitment and investment of our partners and friends have helped bring GNTC to where we are today as the workforce powerhouse of northwest Georgia,” said Lauretta Hannon, executive director of Institutional Advancement at GNTC. “Thanks to our generous donors, the GNTC Foundation has been able to support 384 students over the last year. It took $141,000 to keep these students on track, but as our donors know, the return on investment is priceless.”
GNTC’s Platinum Sponsor is Mohawk Industries. Workforce Sponsors are AdventHealth, Coosa Valley Credit Union, Dr. Craig McDaniel, North Georgia National Bank, Shaw Industries Group and Textbook Brokers. Student Success Sponsors are The Carpet and Rug Institute, Dalton Utilities, Emerald Carpets, Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce, Pinnacle Advertising Specialties Inc., SMH Construction and Vitruvian Health.
Dr. Heidi Popham, GNTC president, and Becky Redd, chair of the GNTC Foundation, presented the Legacy Award, which recognizes individuals or families creating a legacy through loyal giving, to the Ron Adam Family and Randall Fox; the Power of Partnership Award, which recognizes transformative gifts from business and industry, was presented to Atrium Health Floyd, Georgia Power and Mohawk Industries Inc.
Popham and Redd also presented the President’s Circle awards to Alliant Health Plans, Beta Sigma Phi, The Carpet and Rug Institute, Gene Haas Foundation, Don and Jean King, Latin American Association, Dr. Craig McDaniel, McDaniel Family Foundation, Paul and Wanda Meredith, Mohawk Industries Inc., Mary Parson, Kirby Patterson Family, Octavio Perez, Rabbit Valley Farmers Market, Rome Home Builders Association, Roper Corporation, Shaw Industries Group, Textbook Brokers and Judge Dan Peace Winn Family.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College provides quality workforce education to the citizens of northwest Georgia. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree, diploma or a certificate in aviation, business, health, industrial or public service career paths. This past year, 12,241 people benefited from GNTC’s credit and noncredit programs. GNTC has an annual credit enrollment of 8,031 students and an additional enrollment of 4,210 people through adult education, continuing education, business and industry training and Georgia Quick Start. GNTC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, as set forth in its student catalog, GNTC complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). Equity Coordinator, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator: Brittany Elrod.
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