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.

2025

Alumni of the Year

2025 Alumni of the Year
Alex Crenshaw, Paulding Market President, First National Community Bank

Industry Partner of the Year


LGE Community Credit Union

Benefactor of the Year

2025 Benefactor of the Year
Atlanta Gas Light

Previous Award Recipients

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.

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