Awards
The GAIT Leadership Development Committee annually solicits nominations from the membership for deserving individuals of the Distinguished Service Award, the Walter S. Bell Award, and the Juanita Skelton Award, and makes recommendations for those deserving of the awards to the GAIT Board of Directors. Awards traditionally are presented during ceremonies at the annual meeting of the association.
Submit applications and/or nominations to
Diane C. Griffin, M.Ed.
77 Buena Vista Ave
Warrenton, GA 30828
The GAIT Leadership Development Committee annually solicits nominations from the membership for deserving individuals of the Distinguished Service Award, the Walter S. Bell Award, and the Juanita Skelton Award, and makes recommendations for those deserving of the awards to the GAIT Board of Directors. Awards traditionally are presented during ceremonies at the annual meeting of the association.
Submit applications and/or nominations to
Diane C. Griffin, M.Ed.
77 Buena Vista Ave
Warrenton, GA 30828
Distinguished Service Award Program
This award is presented to members of the association whose service to GAIT in whatever capacity is acknowledged as exemplary and worthy of special recognition. The number of these awards given during any one year is determined on an annual basis. Deadline: August 31
This award is presented to members of the association whose service to GAIT in whatever capacity is acknowledged as exemplary and worthy of special recognition. The number of these awards given during any one year is determined on an annual basis. Deadline: August 31
Past Awardees
2019: Danilo M. Baylen
2008: Ann Grantham
2007: Ginny Harrell
2006: Michelle Lenderman
2003: Gordon Baker
1998: Connie Tibbitts
1993: Nick Aston, Gretchen Neill, Randy Tyndall, Lynn Walley
1992: Sandra Stratford
1991: Mary Jean Sloan
1990: Juanita Skelton
1986: Robert Harrell, Jane Morgan, Mary Jean Sloan
1985: Connie Brubaker-Adler, Sherri Boothe Cline, Paula Galland, Jackie Hill
1983: Robert Harrell, Jay Harriman, Greg LaHatte
1982: Jerry Mock
1979: Jack Bennett, Bob Dean, Jim King
2019: Danilo M. Baylen
2008: Ann Grantham
2007: Ginny Harrell
2006: Michelle Lenderman
2003: Gordon Baker
1998: Connie Tibbitts
1993: Nick Aston, Gretchen Neill, Randy Tyndall, Lynn Walley
1992: Sandra Stratford
1991: Mary Jean Sloan
1990: Juanita Skelton
1986: Robert Harrell, Jane Morgan, Mary Jean Sloan
1985: Connie Brubaker-Adler, Sherri Boothe Cline, Paula Galland, Jackie Hill
1983: Robert Harrell, Jay Harriman, Greg LaHatte
1982: Jerry Mock
1979: Jack Bennett, Bob Dean, Jim King
Walter S. Bell Award Program
This award is GAIT's highest recognition of achievements in the field of instructional technology from the public school sector and is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions throughout their careers. The award is named in honor of its first recipient, Walter S. Bell, former Director of Learning Resources for the Atlanta School System, who was in the forefront of developments in educational technology in the schools and whose contributions continue to have an impact on present day developments. Deadline: August 31
This award is GAIT's highest recognition of achievements in the field of instructional technology from the public school sector and is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions throughout their careers. The award is named in honor of its first recipient, Walter S. Bell, former Director of Learning Resources for the Atlanta School System, who was in the forefront of developments in educational technology in the schools and whose contributions continue to have an impact on present day developments. Deadline: August 31
Past Awardees
Dorothy W. Blake, Frank Charles Winstead, Mary Jean Sloan, Paula P. Galland, Grace W. Burke, Gordon N. Baker, Kay D. DeFore, Deborah Hargroves, Juanita Buddy
Dorothy W. Blake, Frank Charles Winstead, Mary Jean Sloan, Paula P. Galland, Grace W. Burke, Gordon N. Baker, Kay D. DeFore, Deborah Hargroves, Juanita Buddy
Juanita Skelton Award Program
GAIT's highest recognition of achievements in higher education at the state or national level in instructional technology honors Juanita Skelton, the first recipient of the award and former head of the Educational Media Department at the University of Georgia. Dr. Skelton's contributions to the field have been the basis for many ongoing developments, and her career serves as a model for service. Recipients of the award are recognized for their distinguished careers and given Life Membership in the association. Deadline: August 31
GAIT's highest recognition of achievements in higher education at the state or national level in instructional technology honors Juanita Skelton, the first recipient of the award and former head of the Educational Media Department at the University of Georgia. Dr. Skelton's contributions to the field have been the basis for many ongoing developments, and her career serves as a model for service. Recipients of the award are recognized for their distinguished careers and given Life Membership in the association. Deadline: August 31
Past Awardees
Danilo M. Baylen (2018), Phyllis Snipes (2014), Mary N. Baxter, Robert V. Dean, C. Hugh Gardner, Walter L. Brown, R. O. Coffeen, Charles E. Beard, Robert A. Harrell, Bob C. Hart, Catherine B. Price, Robert E. (Bob) Fox, Jr., Jay Harriman, Gordon Baker
Danilo M. Baylen (2018), Phyllis Snipes (2014), Mary N. Baxter, Robert V. Dean, C. Hugh Gardner, Walter L. Brown, R. O. Coffeen, Charles E. Beard, Robert A. Harrell, Bob C. Hart, Catherine B. Price, Robert E. (Bob) Fox, Jr., Jay Harriman, Gordon Baker