Awards and Recognition
Each year GLGPA recognizes the outstanding achievements of individuals and city and county governments, state agencies, regional commissions, libraries and authorities with awards in three categories:
Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
All nominations will be considered as final entries. The Awards will be presented during the GLGPA Fall Conference held November 4-7, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza - Peachtree City. Nomination and supporting documentation must be received by October 3, 2025. Electronic nominations are preferred.
For more information on our awards and recognitions, please contact Kristy Shepard.
Document Download:
GLGPA Awards Letter 2025
GLGPA 2025 Agency Award of Excellence
GLGPA 2025 Distinguished Service Form
GLGPA 2025 Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
Previous Winners
2021
Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
Emily Beeman - City of Tifton
Agency Achievement Award Medium Agency
City of Conyers
Large Agency
City of Rome
2020
Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
Kristy Clidre Shepard
Agency Achievement Award Small Agency
Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority HR
Agency Achievement Award Medium Agency
City of Conyers Human Resources Department
Large Agency
City of Rome Human Resources Department
2019
Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
Casey Durham - City of Conyers
Distinguished Service Award
Karen Frazier - Walton County
Agency Achievement Award Medium Agency
City of South Fulton Human Resources Department
Large Agency
City of Rome Human Resources Department
2018
Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
Rachelle Ballard - City of Acworth
Agency Achievement Award Medium Agency
Douglas County Water and Sewer Authority
Large Agency
Floyd County Human Resources Department
2017
Outstanding Professional Achievement Award
Octavia Brown - Chatham County
Agency Achievement Award Small Agency
The City of Milton Human Resources Department
Medium Agency for Authorities
Clayton County Water Authority
Medium Agency for Counties
Catoosa County Human Resources Department
Large Agency
The City of Rome
