Legacy of Excellence 2022

  • Legacy of Excellence


    Friday, October 14, 2022

    Georgia World Congress Center  |  Georgia Ballroom, Building C

    The Legacy of Excellence is a celebration to honor every school's top teachers and education professionals. The gala-themed luncheon is when we pay tribute to our Teachers of the Year and School/Support Professionals of the Year as well as the business and community partnerships that have made outstanding contributions to student achievement. 

    The Legacy of Excellence program also features performances by student musicians and is our highest regarded recognitions event of the school year. More than 1,200 school, business and community leaders gather for the luncheon. It is truly a remarkable occasion that brings our community together in support of our students and their education.

  • EVENT DETAILS

    REGISTRATION:

    Honorees should arrive at the GWCC no later than 10:00 a.m. Upon arrival, please check in at the Honoree Registration Table for your name badge, parade number, table number, and glass award. All other guests will check in at the designated tables for General Registration, Blue Ribbon Partners or FCS School Board. Table assignments will be provided at that time. If you are a Blue Ribbon Partner, please pick up your award at check-in.

     

    ATTIRE:

    • Dressy business attire

     

    TIMELINE / RUN of SHOW:

    • 10:00 a.m. Honorees arrive, check-in, receive gift, name badge, etc.
    • 10:15 a.m. Honorees proceed to holding rooms
    • 11:30 a.m. Event officially begins with the Parade of Honorees (honorees walk across stage & name announced)
    • 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Program
    • 1:30 p.m. Program ends

     

    PARADE OF HONOREES:

    The Parade of Honorees officially kicks off the event. Honorees should head to the "Honoree Holding Room" until the start of the event. Event volunteers will be on hand to assist with lining up honorees alphabetically by school. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. promptly!

    Honorees, please note that you will NOT be allowed in the ballroom to leave personal items prior to the luncheon starting (the GWCC staff is busy setting up the room). Please consider leaving your awards, handbags, etc. with family and friends.

     

    PARKING:

    Please follow this link to obtain discounted pre-paid parking ($10 + $1.30 fee = $11.30). Otherwise, parking rates will be significantly higher on the day of the event.

    Instructions:

    1. Look for “October 14 – Fulton County School Luncheon” 
    2. Click "Reserve Parking"
    3. Choose "Red Deck" (this is the closest lot to the event)
    4. Follow directions for payment

     

    DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

    Please use your GPS to locate the “Georgia World Congress Center Red Deck”

     

    CAMPUS MAP:

  • THANK YOU

  • Platinum Sponsor

    MGT Consulting

    Gold Sponsors

    Arey Jones Educational Solutions
    Dell Computers
    eBryIT

     

    Silver Sponsors

    Family First Credit Union
    Parker Poe
    The Tutor Shop


    Bronze Sponsors

    Jacobs
    Kroger
    Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead
    CL!X
    Wade Ford

     

     

  • Event Committee and Ambassadors

    Melissa Bacile Karl Jones  
    Angela Backmon Yvonne Lane  
    Megan Billey Monette Martin  
    Saadia Billingsley Connie Michel  
    Frederica Bowens Connie Moore  
    Tamara Bradley Deidra Nealy  
    Joanette Brewer Charita Ogletree  
    Terri Chow Adrienne Parker  
    Deidra Dozier Michael Pimpton  
    Jennifer Dukes Alphia Price  
    Melinda Edwards Heidi Prouse  
    Valerie Franklin Daffany Reed  
    Tiffany Gleaton Maurice Roebuck
    Jessica Glicker Valencia Scott
    William Graham Styland Scott
    Yolander Heard Selina Smith
    Sha-Mena Jackson Yolanda Taylor
    Zortavia Jennings LaVera Trosclair
    Anecia Jones Tebora Wimby
    Fredrica Jones Renita Wynn

     

    Fulton County Schools:

    Accounting Services Information Technology  
    Communications Talent/Human Resources  
    Contracting Transportation  
    Fine Arts Warehouse & Printing