The professional contributions and life accomplishments of College of Engineering (CoE) grads took center stage this spring when the College honored them at the 2018 Alumni Awards Induction Ceremony. Inductees are alumni who have distinguished themselves through professional practice and/or service to the Institute, the engineering profession, or society-at-large.
The College of Engineering Alumni Awards were created in 1994. Each year, CoE recognizes, with this induction ceremony, select alumni who have contributed to the profession, advanced in their careers, and enhanced the lives of others both personally and professionally. Hosting this year’s ceremony were Ret. General Phil Breedlove, a Georgia Tech civil engineering graduate, and Dr. Steve McLaughlin, dean of the College of Engineering and Southern Company Chair.
Ret. General Phil Breedlove and Dean Steve McLaughlin with Impact Award winner Emily Woods.
“Those honored tonight are stellar examples of the achievements and leadership inspired by Georgia Tech engineers," McLaughlin said. "They have contributed in countless ways to the field of engineering, to Georgia Tech, and to their communities."
The Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni honors individuals who are on the “fast track” and have made early accomplishments in their careers. Honorees this year include Yony Feng, Chris S.D. Lee, Marilyn L. Minus, Bobby Noble, Zakiya Ayo-Zahra Seymour and Johnna Stueck.
The Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni includes highly-placed executives who are actively involved in engineering, management, industry, academia or government and have provided distinguished contributions to the Institute or society at large. Honorees this year include David E. Clapham, N. Jan Davis, Ann Dunkin, Greg Foster, Ashley B. Hancock, Kurt Jacobus, Blake D. Moret, Keith Ogboenyiya, James Salter, Isaac J. “Ike” Scott III and Sophia M. Velastegue.
The Engineering Hall of Fame includes those with an engineering degree from Georgia Tech that have made meritorious engineering or managerial contributions during their careers. Honorees this year include John E. “Chip” Akridge III, Edward “Alex” Gregory, Jr., James M. McClelland, Robert “Bud” Moeller, Leo A. Vecellio, Jr. and Dennis K. Williams.
This year served as the inaugural presentation of the College of Engineering Impact Award, which is given to alumni who are focused on developing globally relevant, locally sustainable designs and innovations that meet societal challenges. This year’s honoree is Sanivation, a social enterprise that improves the dignity, health, and environment of urbanizing communities in East Africa. Emily Woods, Sanivation co-founder, returned to Atlanta from their home base in Kenya to accept the inaugural award.
Alumni Awards Photo Galleries:
- Ramblin' Wreck Photos
- Reception
- Step and Repeat
- Dinner and Program
- Award Recipients
