Welcome Alumni! We hope that you remember North Georgia Technical College as that special place where you prepared for your career and established relationships that will last a lifetime. The college has undergone many remarkable changes that continue to encourage students to become successful in the workplace and to upgrade their education as the economy demands.
Upcoming Alumni Events
Alumni Association Summer Car Show
July 13, 2024
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Board of Directors
Directors – John Mather, Leon Osborne, Tabitha Waycaster
Emeritus – Annette Fricks, Lee Looney, Stewart Sayer
Alumni Awards
1. If an alumnus/alumna, the candidate must have graduated from NGTC at least 20 years prior to nomination.
2. The candidate must have distinguished himself/herself in his/her professional life.
3. There should be evidence that the nominee would appreciate the award.
4. Current NGTC employees are not eligible for consideration.
1. Candidate must have graduated from North Georgia Technical College five or less years ago.
2. Candidate must have made outstanding contributions in his/her profession and/or community service.
1. Nominee must be a graduate of North Georgia Tech.
2. Nominee must be working in the field in which he/she studied at NGTC and must have distinguished himself/herself in his/her career. (i.e., been named the company’s Employee of the Year, been promoted into middle or upper management position, established a successful business and/or been recognized by professional peers, etc.)
3. Nominee must be respected by fellow employees and by citizens of their community.
1. Nominee must have been involved with NGTC for a minimum of ten years and served on an NGTC board, advisory committee or as a donor.
2. Candidate must have distinguished himself/herself in his/her professional life.
Alumni Award Nominations
If you know of an outstanding NGTC graduate who deserves to be recognized for her/his contributions in the workplace, in the community or at NGTC, please consider submitting a nomination form. Nominees must meet the criteria shown below.
Award Winners
- 1994 – Mary Loggans Church (9th District A & M, 1931)
- 1995 – Charles L. Born (9th District A & M, 1931)
- 1996 – Lillian Shirley (9th District A & M)
- 1997 – Merle Copeland West (9th District A & M, 1933)
- 1998 – R. P. Hames (9th District A & M, 1933)
- 1999 – Milam Kocica (9th District A & M, 1933)
- 1999 – Myrtle Stewart (9th District A & M, 1933)
- 2000 – Jim Frank Cobb (9th District A & M, 1930)
- 2007 – T. C. Ayres (Habersham College)
- 1985 – Robert Samuel Wynn (Mechanical Technology, 1966)
- 1986 – Robert Hencely (Refrigeration, 1945)
- 1987 – Martin L. Coffer
- 1988 – Dr. Judy Hulsey (Cosmetology, 1963)
- 1989 – Howard Wade (Radio/TV, 1966)
- 1990 – George Elrod (Watch Repair, 1975)
- 1991 – Randall Ingle (Automotive Mechanics, 1963)
- 1992 – Annette Robert Fricks (Business Education, 1962)
- 1993 – Linda Maxwell Rice (Cosmetology, 1963)
- 1994 – Jean Bushyhead Blanton
- 1995 – Susan Born Smith (Business Education, 1971)
- 1996 – Hershel Ansley (Electrical, 1957)
- 1997 – Garnett Hulsey (Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration, 1973)
- 1998 – Reeder Baskins
- 1999 – Stewart Sayer (Automotive Mechanics, 1967)
- 2000 – Margaret Cruce (Cosmetology, 1959)
- 2001 – Barbara Grant (Practical Nursing, 1962)
- 2002 – Dan Rickman (Industrial Electronics, Air Conditioning, 1959)
- 1968 – Diane Stover (Accounting & Data Processing, 1973)
- 2003 – Sidney Roland (Accounting & Data Processing, 1973)
- 2004 – Leonard Waldron (Business Education, Accounting, Data Processing, 1975-1976)
- 2005 – Gary Hulsey (Appliance Technology, 1983)
- 2006 – Ralph Gnann (Electrical Appliance, 1963; Electronics Technology, 1965)
- 2007 – Bill W. Collins (Electrical Technology, 1966)
- 2008 – Terry Price (Automotive Repair Instructor)
- 2008 – Doyle Smith (Machine Tool Technology Instructor)
- 2009 – Sonja D. Bowen (Data Processing, 1988)
- 2010 – Juanita Howard Norris (Practical Nursing, 1969)
- 2011 – Kathy L. Blalock (Business Program, 1973)
- 2012 – Michael (Mike) Fulbright (Machine Shop, Machine Tool Technology, 1967-1968)
- 2013 – Linda Dean (Computer Programming & Accounting, 1973)
- 2014 – James (Jim) Marlowe (Former NGT President)
- 2015 – Jerry Ivester (Auto Technology, Electronics, Construction, Masonry, & Management, 1985)
- 2016 – George Milner (Machine & Tool Design, 1970)
- 2017 – Beatrice York (Industrial Management, 1984)
- 2017 – Morris Harrison (Small Engine Mechanics, 1980)
- 2017 – Bob McCoy (Auto Mechanics Instructor, 1968-1993)
- 2018 – Patricia Cole Dooley (Practical Nursing, 1974)
- 2019 – Jimmy Hill (Welding, 1972; Drafting, 1976)
- 2019 – Keith Moody (Drafting, 1996)
- 2020 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2021 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2022 – Eddie Umberhandt (Automotive Technology)
- 2023 – Donald Lovette (Medical Lab Technology, 1975)
- 2024 – Donna Haley (Medical Lab Technology, 1978)
- 1992 – Daniel Baily (Auto Mechanics, 1974)
- 1992 – Doug Cody (Small Engines, 1970)
- 1992 – Stanley Fouche (Medical Lab Assistant, 1968)
- 1992 – Judith McGinnis Jackson (Photography, 1979)
- 1992 – Janice Ledford (Practical Nursing, 1989)
- 1992 – Mark Levesque (Small Engines, 1983)
- 1992 – Donna Savage Owenby (Photography, 1984)
- 1992 – Kathy Brand Rape (Photography, 1984)
- 1992 – David Vaughn
- 1992 – Mike Vickery (Small Engine Mechanics, 1974)
- 1992 – David Wilbanks (Auto Body Repair, 1979)
- 1992 – Philip Wilbanks
- 1992 – Jack Watts (Electronics, 1983)
- 1993 – Jim C. Davis (Drafting, 1975)
- 1993 – Vicki Davis (Secretarial, 1975)
- 1994 – George Cooper (Cosmetology, 1988)
- 1994 – Steve Eaton (Carpentry, 1977)
- 1994 – Barbara Jenkins Grant
- 1994 – Laura Roland Miller (Practical Nursing, 1983)
- 1994 – Tony Rudeseal (Photography, 1979)
- 1994 – Carol Arnold Rudeseal (Cosmetology, 1983)
- 1994 – Dick Treadwell
- 1995 – David R. Chastain, Jr. (Welding, 1979)
- 1995 – Linda Day (Practical Nursing, 1976)
- 1995 – C. Terry Dilbeck
- 1995 – Dr. Donna Haley (Medical Technology, 1979)
- 1995 – Juanita Howard Norris(Practical Nursing, 1976)
- 1995 – Chris Freeman McCoy (Cosmetology, 1985)
- 1995 – Janice Sue Meeks (Practical Nursing, 1976)
- 1995 – Harold Roach (Cosmetology, 1984)
- 1996 – Barbara Ann Banks (Practical Nursing, 1979)
- 1996 – Shelby Burke
- 1996 – Cecillia Davis
- 1996 – Marie Gastley (Practical Nursing, 1979)
- 1996 – Theresa Kingery Gay
- 1996 – Peggy Henson (Practical Nursing, 1979)
- 1996 – Cynthia Holcomb (Practical Nursing, 1985)
- 1996 – Garnett Richard Hulsey (Refrigeration, 1974)
- 1996 – Bobby E. Langston (Plumbing/Masonry, 1975)
- 1996 – Cathy Minish (Medical Lab Assistant, 1978)
- 1996 – Jewell Rider (Electrical Appliance, 1977)
- 1997 – Mary Ayers
- 1997 – Kathy Blalock (Business, 1973)
- 1997 – Beth Black
- 1997 – Randy Crump (Photography, 1987)
- 1997 – Cindy Deadwyler
- 1997 – Wilma Findley
- 1997 – Pete Smith
- 1997 – Lynn Wilson (Cosmetology, 1987)
- 1998 – Brenda Chapman
- 1998 – Judy Byrd Holland
- 1998 – Jimmy Holland
- 1998 – Kathie Ivester (Medical Lab, 1972)
- 1998 – Mary Jordan (Practical Nursing, 1972)
- 1998 – Sylvia Pickens (Electrical, 1980)
- 1999 – Mike Backer
- 1999 – Beth Beasley
- 1999 – Deborah Free (Secretarial, 1969)
- 1999 – Lee Looney (Auto Mechanics, 1967)
- 1999 – David Stover (Refrigeration, 1970)
- 2000 – Morris Harrison (Small Engine Mechanics, 1980)
- 2000 – Charles G. Worden, Jr. (EMT, 1994)
- 2000 – Pam Thornhill McDaniel (Photography, 1986)
- 2000 – Sonny Reeves (Automotive Technology, )
- 2001 – Chris Lowery (Commercial Photography, 1986)
- 2001 – Debbie Lowery (Commercial Photography, 1986)
- 2001 – David Bryant (Brick Masonry, 1966)
- 2001 – Marlene Bryant (Cosmetology, 1970)
- 2001 – Pearl Wilson (Cosmetology, 1970)
- 2001 – Sammy Howe (Machine Tool, 1970)
- 2001 – Glenn Davis (Radio & TV Repair, 1983)
- 2001 – Donnie McMullan (Machine Tool, 1963)
- 2002 – Lori Lindsey (Accounting, 1984)
- 2002 – Terry Price (Automotive Technology, 1963)
- 2002 – Gail Taylor (Information Office Technology/Accounting, 1994)
- 2003 – Sylvia P. Jackson
- 2003 – Dr. Lolita Chappel-Aiken (Practical Nursing, 1977)
- 2004 – Jerry Carroll (1964)
- 2004 – Ben Fortson (1967)
- 2004 – Wanda Ivester Hall (Office Technology, 1969)
- 2005 – Michael DeMore (Machine Shop, 1967)
- 2006 – Gerald Cook (Air Conditioning Tech, 1968)
- 2006 – Richard Roy (Watch Repair, 1983)
- 2007 – Boyd Brooks (Plumbing & Heating Technology, 1980)
- 2007 – Mark Brooks (Refrigeration Technology, 1981)
- 2007 – Freda Elliot (Horticulture, 1985)
- 2008 – Jason M. Karnes (Applied Business Technology, 2000)
- 2009 – Jeff & Lisa Beasley (Horticulture, 1982)
- 2009 – Russell Edge (Small Engines, 1985)
- 2009 – Gladys Chamblee Clem (Practical Nursing, 1975)
- 2010 – Melissa Patrick Allman (Horticulture, 1986)
- 2010 – Barbara Snyder Burrell (Practical Nursing, 1968)
- 2010 – Shawnta Dye-Shook (Photography & Entrepreneurship, 2002)
- 2010 – Joyce Hunter Scott (Accounting, 1995)
- 2011 – Wanda Barrett (Practical Nursing, 1992)
- 2011 – Steven Dockery (Turf & Golf Couse Management, 2001)
- 2011 – Kelly McGee (Machine Tool Technology, 1997)
- 2012 – Brad Gooch (AC Technology & Advanced Commercial Refrigeration AAS, 2007)
- 2012 – Jeff Gulle (Photography, 1985)
- 2013 – Shannon Gary (Machine Tool Technology, 1995)
- 2013 – Clint Simmons (Welding & Joining, 1998)
- 2014 – Chelsey Worley (Accounting & Office Technology, 1997)
- 2014 – Morris Harrison (Small Engine Mechanics, 1979)
- 2014 – Ricky Crocker (Electronic Technologies, 1996)
- 2015 – Lydia Wilkinson (Medical Lab Technology, 1978)
- 2015 – Jane Pitts (Business, 1974)
- 2016 – Hilda Burke (Cosmetology, 1972)
- 2016 – Ed Cleveland (Automotive Mechanics, 1967)
- 2016 – Stoney Farmer (Automotive Technology Class of 1977; AAS Degree, 2011)
- 2017 – Thomas Cochran (Welding, 1988)
- 2017 – Kelly Jones (Accounting & Business Office Technology, 2000)
- 2018 – Cassandra Wilkins (Business Information Technology Program, 1996)
- 2018 – Brian Jones (Firefighter/EMT, 2004; Practical Nursing, 2010)
- 2019 – Dusty Bolmon (Marine Engine Technology, 2006; Welding, 2007; AAS, 2015)
- 2019 – Derrick Hogan (Machine Tool/CNC, 1995; AAS, 2010)
- 2019 – James McFarlin (Machine Tool, 2001)
- 2020 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2021 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2022 – Jeff Miller (Environmental Technology, 2019; Early Childhood, 2021)
- 2023 – Josh Huff (CNC Technology, 2012, Tool & Die Specialist, 2013)
- 2024 – Nicole Holt Smith (Environmental Technology, 2013)
- 2016 – John Mather (Horticulture, 2013)
- 2017 – Emily Sullens (Accounting, 2014)
- 2017 – Brittany Dyer (Criminal Justice, 2014)
- 2017 – Ethan Lord (Engineering, 2014)
- 2018 – Tony Jacob Wilson (Criminal Justice, 2016)
- 2018 – Michael Huff (Associates of Science in Nursing, 2015)
- 2018 – Adam Fulbright (Industrial Systems Technology, 2013)
- 2019 – Ja’Quon “Ray” Chamblee (Criminal Justice, 2014)
- 2019 – Clayton Smith (Automotive Technology, 2014; AAS 2019)
- 2020 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2021 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2022 – Carrie Rodriguez (Medical Assisting, 2017)
- 2023 – Carlos Brandon Mendoza (Cosmetology, 2019)
- 2024 – Adam Aguilar (Engineering Technology, 2019, Advanced Manufacturing Systems, 2021)
- 2015 – Leon Osborne – Owner – Osborne Wood Products, a steadfast and loyal supporter of NGTC – specifically the Engineering Technology Program for which he is a member of the advisory board. His commitment to local civic and social organizations is outstanding, and his support and dedication to the college is exemplified in his enthusiasm for offering internships and hiring NGTC graduates.
- 2016 – Bob Evans – served as Chairman of NGTC’s Board of Directors, Trustee Emeritus of NGTC Foundation Board, Quick Start Advisory Board, Vice President of Technical College System of Georgia Board of Directors, along with Jim Marlowe developed the GOAL program for the State of Georgia.
- 2017 – Lewis Kelley – served as a Foundation Trustee and played a key role in donating funds to re-instate the LPN Program in Blairsville
- 2018 – No Award Recipient
- 2019 – Alice Roland Brewer – CTAE Director at Habersham Central High School, helped develop processes to assist NGTC in registering students for dual enrollment programs, served on the Business & Computer Sciences Advisory Board, and was instrumental in the development of the welding partnership between NGTC and the high school.
- 2020 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2021 – No Annual Meeting held due to Corona Virus Pandemic
- 2022 – Julia Barnett (instrumental in assisting NGTC with the start-up of the Associate of Science degree in Nursing and Practical Nursing. She serves as a frequent keynote speaker at NGTC medical pinning ceremonies and works to provide clinical rotations at Union General Hospital for NGTC students.)
- 2023 – Kevin Panter – owner of Kevin Panter Insurance. Mr. Panter has been on the Business Technology Advisory Committee for the past six years. Mr. Panter is a loyal supporter of technical education and of NGTC Local FBLA Collegiate Chapter. His encourages his employees to continue their college education and has hired several NGTC graduates.
- 2024 – Clint Simmons (Welding, 1998) Mr. Simmons currently serves as the Director of Operations at Patterson Pump. His dedication to NGTC is evident through his service on the Welding Advisory Committee, organizing tours, and advocating for technical education.
