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SAVANNAH, Ga., April 17, 2023 鈥� 糖心Vlog鈥檚 Alumni Association recognized the highest levels of achievement and service among the University鈥檚 alumni during the 2023 Alumni Awards ceremony, held at the Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau on April 14. 

鈥淎s we gather here tonight, I am honored to recognize our outstanding alumni for their remarkable service, exceptional business acumen and overall excellence,鈥� stated Georgia Southern President Kyle Marrero at the event. 鈥淲ith a growing network of more than 146,000 Georgia Southern and Armstrong alumni, each success story further strengthens our University鈥檚 reputation as a center for excellence.鈥� 

This year鈥檚 full list of winners include:

Georj Lewis, Ed.D. (鈥�07)  鈥� Talon Award

Ronny Just (鈥�84)  鈥� Marvin Pittman Award   

Cecilia Arango (鈥�02) 鈥� George & Lucy Armstrong Award 

Commissioner Russell McMurry (鈥�92) and Michelle McMurry (鈥�91) 鈥� The Sweetheart Award

Lisa N. Herring, Ed.D. (鈥�07) 鈥� Professional Achievement Award

Matt Wise (鈥�08) 鈥� Alumni Service Award

Retired Maj. Gen. Randall V. Simmons, Jr. (鈥�95) 鈥� Community Hero Award

John Havenar (鈥�22) 鈥� Outstanding Senior Award

In addition, the Alumni Owned Business Awards were given to the following top alumni-owned businesses: 

Coastal Oral & Maxillofacial 鈥� Mark Clayton, DDS (鈥�17)

Latin Chicks Restaurant and Mint to Be Mojito Bar 鈥� Mary Githens (鈥�08) 

Statesboro Real Estate 鈥� Paul Newman (鈥�05)

鈥淭hese exemplary alumni, who lead with distinction and honor in their respective industries, remind us of the transformational power of education and its importance for our students,鈥� said Georgia Southern鈥檚 Director of Alumni Relations Ava Edwards. 鈥淲e are grateful for their impact around the world and at 糖心Vlog.鈥� 

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