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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 2025, the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) program, which focuses on excellence in technical education, celebrated its 53rd year.

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2025 GOAL and RPA Winners standing in front of the winner's car.

2025 GOAL/RPA Photos

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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 22, 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

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

Bronze

$ 2,500
  • Logo placement on all digital and printed conference materials
  • Recognition at the GOAL & Rick Perkins Award Banquet

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

2026 Partnership Opportunities, contact Dawn Schmeelk at 404.486.0237, dschmeelk@tcsg.edu.