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Gold & White Honors Gala

Recognize the success of Georgia Tech’s best with a premier gala event at the Gold & White Honors. Celebrate alumni and friends for their service to the Institute and contributions to the community. This annual evening develops the leaders of tomorrow by raising funds in support of the Alumni Association’s Student Programs. Make plans to attend this night of excellence, legacy, and impact on February 12, 2026.

Tickets available for purchase on December 1st.

Become a Gold & White Sponsor

Support the Georgia Tech Student Foundation, Student Alumni Association, and Student Ambassadors. Every dollar raised directly benefits these impactful student organizations. Engage with current students who serve as event hosts and program participants. Join an impressive roster of past sponsors, including major corporations like Georgia Power, Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark, Home Depot, and Inspire Brands. Connect with a diverse range of companies and network with Georgia Tech alumni, friends, and campus leaders in a vibrant and inspiring setting. Showcase your brand among influential audiences and align your company with Georgia Tech’s legacy of innovation and excellence. 

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Awards

The following awards are presented at the Gold & White Honors Gala each year. The awards express the Alumni Association’s appreciation of our outstanding alumni and friends for their service to the Institute, contributions in the community at large and for the inspiration they provide for the alumni leaders of tomorrow.
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Joseph Mayo Pettit Distinguished Service Award

The Alumni Association’s highest award, honors alumni who have provided outstanding support to the Georgia Tech community throughout their lives and who have served as leaders within their professions and local communities.

2025 Honoree: Jocelyn Stargel, IE 82, MS IE 86

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John B. Carter, Jr. Spirit of Georgia Tech Award

An award that celebrates the dedicated alumni of Georgia Tech who demonstrate extraordinary passion and commitment to the Institute. These Jackets unapologetically live out Tech's values and embody the Georgia Tech spirit.

2025 Honoree: Deborah Kilpatrick, ESM 89, MS ME 94, PhD ME 96

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Outstanding Young Alumni

This recognition is for alumni under 40 who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to Georgia Tech, the Alumni Association, the general welfare of their communities, and their professions.

2025 Honoree: Jen Abrams, PP 17

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Dean Griffin Community Service Award

An award that recognizes alumni who have performed exemplary community service in the following ways: service in a long-term volunteer capacity, impact on the quality of life of others, leadership and creativity in dealing with societal problems, and ability to serve as a source of inspiration for others.

2025 Honoree: Tom Umstead, IM 56

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Honorary Alumni

The Honorary Alumni designation honors non–alumni who have devoted themselves to the greater good of Georgia Tech.

2025 Honoree: Gregg Garrett

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Student Organizations

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Student Alumni Association

Through Student Alumni Association (SAA), members build skills, expand their network, and invest in their future. Student participants gain connections with alumni through exclusive networking opportunities and access to professional coaching from Mentor Jackets, while building bonds with fellow members.

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Georgia Tech Student Ambassadors

Welcoming thousands of visitors by hosting more than 220 tours, the Georgia Tech Student Ambassadors represent the Institute for future students and the community as campus tour guides and event hosts on behalf of the Alumni Association. They serve Georgia Tech through professionalism, leadership, commitment, and hospitality.

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Georgia Tech Student Foundation

$1,000,000 allocated by the Georgia Tech Student Foundation to over 75 student organizations. The Georgia Tech Student Foundation provides funding for student-centric initiatives, offers professional skill development through the management of its endowment, educates the student body about Roll Call, and develops strong leadership among its members.

The Impact of Sponsorship

Held in February annually, the Gold & White Honors Gala is the Alumni Association’s premiere event. It serves a dual purpose: To recognize and honor outstanding Georgia Tech community members for their service and contributions to the Institute and to the community at large and to develop the leaders of tomorrow by raising funds in support of the Alumni Association’s Student programs. All proceeds benefit the Student Alumni Association, Georgia Tech Student Foundation and Student Ambassadors. This event provides the exclusive opportunity of meeting current students who play an active role in the event’s program and act as hosts. Major corporations such as Georgia Power, Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark, Home Depot, and Inspire Brands have been involved in the past. The event also attracts successful smaller companies, start-up companies, Tech-related companies, and local businesses. Georgia Tech alumni, friends, and campus leaders attend.

If you are interested and/or have more questions about becoming a 2026 Gold and White Honors Gala sponsor, please contact Austin Schulte at austin.schulte@alumni.gatech.edu.  

Past Award Recipients

Honorees by Year

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2021 Honorees

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