Awards

The following awards are presented at the Gold & White Honors Gala each year. The awards express the Alumni Association’s appreciation of our outstanding alumni and friends for their service to the Institute, contributions in the community at large and for the inspiration they provide for the alumni leaders of tomorrow.

Joseph Mayo Pettit Distinguished Service Award

The Alumni Association’s highest award, honors alumni who have provided outstanding support to the Georgia Tech community throughout their lives and who have served as leaders within their professions and local communities.

John B. Carter, Jr. Spirit of Georgia Tech Award

An award that celebrates the dedicated alumni of Georgia Tech who demonstrate extraordinary passion and commitment to the Institute. These Jackets unapologetically live out Tech's values and embody the Georgia Tech spirit.

Dean Griffin Community Service Award

An award that recognizes alumni who have performed exemplary community service in the following ways: service in a long-term volunteer capacity, impact on the quality of life of others, leadership and creativity in dealing with societal problems, and ability to serve as a source of inspiration for others.

Outstanding Young Alumni

This recognition is for alumni under 40 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to Georgia Tech, the Alumni Association, the general welfare of their communities, and their professions.

Honorary Alumni

The Honorary Alumni designation honors non–alumni who have devoted themselves to the greater good of Georgia Tech.

— Please note that current employees of the Georgia Tech Alumni Association are not eligible to receive these awards.

View the 2023 Press Release