Donaldson Award

George P. Donaldson Award

The George P. Donaldson Award is presented by the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Alumni Association with funding from the ABAC Ag Alumni Council to the most outstanding graduate in both the fall and spring graduations. The award recognizes students who have distinguished themselves through scholarship, leadership and citizenship. The award includes an impressive plaque.

The award was first presented in 1962 in honor of Dr. George P. "Pete" Donaldson upon his retirement as president of the college. "Mr. Pete," as he was affectionately known by those who knew and loved him, believed that a student should be well-rounded and always encouraged students to be their very best. For twenty-eight years he exemplified what this award seeks to recognize--scholarship, leadership and service.

CRITERIA
1. Nominations can be made by faculty, staff or students. Letters of nomination should be received by Amy P. Willis at ABAC Box 31 or Conger Hall 207 by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11.
2. The nominee must have a cumulative institutional grade point average of 3.0 or higher and have demonstrated leadership and citizenship through a variety of campus activities.
3. The student must be participating in the graduation ceremony for which he/she has been nominated. Summer graduates should be participating in the fall graduation.
4. A completed Statement of Activities form must be submitted by qualified nominees and received by Amy P. Willis at ABAC Box 31 or Conger Hall 207 by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 23.
5. Three letters of recommendation must accompany the Statement of Activities.
6. The Selection Committee will interview students individually on Monday, November 30.
7. The student must exhibit good citizenship and be in good standing with the student judiciary. The awards will be presented at the college's graduation ceremony held in December and May.