Nominate an ECE Leader for GCCA's Clark-Vinson Award

Gcca Clark-Vinson Award

For over 40 years, the Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA) has been dedicated to championing childcare and supporting the businesses in the industry throughout Georgia. None of this would be possible without the remarkable contributions of our provider members.

Inaugurated in 2012, the Clark-Vinson Award honors one exceptional individual each year whose sustained contributions and leadership have significantly advanced excellence in Georgia's childcare industry. This prestigious award will be presented at the GCCA Annual Membership Meeting, where leaders from across the Georgia childcare industry gather to celebrate achievements and set future goals.

We invite you to nominate a deserving individual for the 2024 Clark-Vinson Award.

Qualifications for Nomination:

• Active GCCA member and childcare provider for at least the past 5 years.
• Demonstrates leadership in quality excellence.
• Champions the advancement of GCCA’s legislative goals.
• Shares best practices generously with fellow GCCA members.
• Makes meaningful community and philanthropic contributions.

Please click the link below to submit your nomination. Let’s recognize those who inspire excellence and elevate our industry!

Clark-Vinson Nomination Form

Past recipients include the following inspirational leaders:

2023-Hows King

2022-Rebecca Anderson   

2021-Wande Okunoren-Meadows 

2019-Terry Edwards 

2018-Audrey Singleton 

2017-Sandi Bennett 

2016-Paula Charles

2015-Michelle Smith Lank 

2014-Lynn Ross  

2013-Neal Gass

2012-Frank Bennett