Spark Workforce Development Award
Presented to those who, through untiring efforts and altruistic resources, have provided the spark needed to ignite the flames of innovation, advancement, and ingenuity for the flourishing workforce that embodies the communities we serve.
2026
Alumni of the Year
Darlene Hettinger
Industry Partner of the Year
Georgia’s Own Credit Union
Benefactor of the Year
Alan Allison
The SPARK Awards includes three categories of recognition:
Alumni of the Year – Presented to an illustrious graduate who truly supports workforce development within the community, advocating for technical and continuing education within their chosen field. This person consistently demonstrates real leadership on the job, making significant contributions to their particular field and/or industry.
Volunteer of the Year – Presented to an industry partner who has demonstrated commitment to and passion for technical education, enabling our students to provide real and tangible benefits to the community’s workforce. This industry partner has consistently gone “above and beyond” to secure funding that specifically supports our students, our academic programs, and our varied services.
Benefactor of the Year – Presented to a major benefactor who has actively supported student scholarships and college programs throughout the year. This person continues to exhibit their confidence in technical education and demonstrates the value of changing student lives through their significant and meaningful financial contributions to the Chattahoochee Tech Foundation.
