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About the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL)

First launched in 1972, GOAL focuses on student excellence in technical education by focusing on academic excellence and personal achievement. In 2024, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program, which focuses on excellence in technical education, celebrated its 52nd year.

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Athens Technical College Student, Nicholas Rucker (left), and Central Georgia Technical College Instructor, Sharoko Farley (right), take top honors at the 2024 GOAL and Rick Perkins Awards.
Athens Technical College Student, Nicholas Rucker (left), and Central Georgia Technical College Instructor, Sharoko Farley (right), take top honors at the 2024 GOAL and Rick Perkins Awards.

2024 GOAL/RPA Photos

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2025 Partnership Opportunities, contact Dawn Schmeelk at 404.486.0237, dschmeelk@tcsg.edu.

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Platinum

$ 25,000 +
  • Big Check Presentation
  • 2-minute speaking opportunity at the GOAL & Rick Perkins Awards Banquet (approx. 500 attendees)
  • 10 GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet reserved seats (Wednesday, April 30, 6:30 pm)
  • Booth/Table at event venue
  • Logo placement on all digital and printed conference materials
  • Recognition at the GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet
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Gold

$ 10,000
  • 15-minute speaking opportunity with a specific TCSG peer group
  • 6 GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet reserved seats
  • Booth/Table at event venue
  • Logo placement on all digital and printed conference materials
  • Recognition at the GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet
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Silver

$ 5,000
  • 2 GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet reserved seats
  • Booth/Table at event venue
  • Logo placement on all digital and printed conference materials
  • Recognition at the GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet
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Bronze

$ 2,500
  • Logo placement on all digital and printed conference materials
  • Recognition at the GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet
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Add an additional meal guest not included with sponsorship

All Partnership Levels have an opportunity to provide small gift or swag items to all GOAL and Rick

Perkins Award attendees (approximately 130) or to the college winners only (44). For more information on

2025 Partnership Opportunities, contact Dawn Schmeelk at 404.486.0237, dschmeelk@tcsg.edu.