The Fort Valley State University National Alumni Association Incorporated presents the Blue & Gold Circle Awards. Established by our late president, LouAnn Gross in 2018, this award is to honor and recognize distinguished alumni and their contributions to FVSU, their professions, and the community. The awards gala will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Buckhead, Georgia. The attire is formal/black tie. We’re awarding these alumni through your nominations. DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS IS APRIL 23, 2025 AT 11:59 PM EST. The following awards and criteria are below.

  • Criteria:

    • Must be an active and financial chapter of FVSUNAA.

    • Demonstrates significant membership growth and engagement.

    • Has contributed financially to FVSU through scholarships or donations.

    • Engages in community service initiatives.

    • Actively supports student recruitment and alumni networking.

  • Criteria:

    • Must identify as a male

    • Must be a financial member of FVSUNAA.

    • Must be 35 years old or younger.

    • Has shown professional excellence in their field.

    • Demonstrates leadership and impact in their community and profession.

    • Maintains a strong connection with FVSU through engagement and support.

  • Criteria:

    • Must identify as a female 

    • Must be a financial member of FVSUNAA. 

    • Must be 35 years old or younger. 

    • Has shown professional excellence in their field. 

    • Demonstrates leadership and impact in their community and profession. 

    • Maintains a strong connection with FVSU through engagement and support. 

  • Criteria:

    • Must identify as a male

    • Must be a financial member of FVSUNAA.

    • Has graduated from FVSU at least 15 years prior to nomination.

    • Has made a significant contribution to FVSU and FVSUNAA.

    • Demonstrates excellence in their field and community involvement.

    • Supports mentorship and student engagement at FVSU.

  • Criteria:

    • Must identify as a female 

    • Must be a financial member of FVSUNAA. 

    • Has graduated from FVSU at least 15 years prior to nomination. 

    • Has made a significant contribution to FVSU and FVSUNAA. 

    • Demonstrates excellence in their field and community involvement 

  • Criteria:

    • Open to one alumni and one non-alumni who have provided significant service to FVSU. 

    • Has demonstrated outstanding contributions in their field and community. 

    • Has provided service that has positively impacted the FVSU community. 

Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible. Attach responses and any additional comments on a separate sheet of paper. Specific dates and tenure of activity or service should be included where possible. 

TICKET PRICE:

Non-conference Attendee Ticket

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