The Georgia Area Council

The Georgia Area Council is a membership of board volunteers and chief executive officers of Boys & Girls Clubs in the state of Georgia. 


The purpose of the Area Council is sharing best practices, reviewing trends and identifying challenges and opportunities facing our organizations and the youth we serve.



This exchange of information will allow Clubs in Georgia to make the best plan of service and use of resources for our future.

Georgia Council Information: 


The Council meets annually in September to elect officers, present awards and conduct the Hall of Fame installation.  


It also meets periodically to:

 

  • work and plan together for the benefit of local Clubs, the national Movement and young people
  • interpret the purposes and programs of Boys & Girls Clubs to the public
  • plan joint consideration and action with other organizations and agencies
  • provide opportunities for conferences with the officers and staff of Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • initiate ideas, suggestions and proposals for National Council consideration
  • review and discuss proposed changes to the Constitution and Membership Requirements of Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • assist in the expansion and improvement of he Boys & Girls Club Movement
  • assist in securing support for Boys & Girls Clubs of America
  • provide a forum for fellowship and networking among board volunteers

 

 

Council projects & services include:

 

  • Sponsorship of an annual board leaders conferences and training   
  • Assistance with the promotion and establishment of new Boys & Girls Clubs 
  • Coordination of joint marketing and communications efforts 
  • Encouragement and assistance to developing Clubs 
  • Assistance with National Conference planning and attendance 
  • Help local Clubs within the Area Council which have been affected by a major crisis due to severe weather or other natural disasters

 



Georgia State Awards


The C.A.R.E Award


Children Are the Reason for Excellence Award is given annually as to recognition of individuals, donors, and corporations from all sectors for outstanding efforts to impact the lives of the children who need us most throughout the Georgia area. The CARE recipients have made a major difference for the Boys & Girls Club Movement in Georgia.


2025 C.A.R.E. Award:  


• Augusta National Golf Club

• JM Family Enterprises/ Southeast Toyota

• Blake Kroll, Sea Island


Leadership Awards presented September 2025:


• Georgia Professional of the Year: Steve Mickens, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier

• Board Member of the Year: TJ Barton, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta

• Beverly Burton New Board Member of the Year: Nancy Wesley, Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier

• High Performance Board Team Award: Boys & Girls Clubs of North Georgia

• Area Council Liaison of the Year: Dr. Amy Maison, MNW Boys & Girls Clubs of Thomas County


2024 C.A.R.E. Award:   


• Jamey Loftin, Locos Grill – BGC Athens

• Daily Tribune News – BGC Bartow County



Leadership Awards presented September 2024:


• Georgia Professional of the Year: Kim Evans, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta

• Board Member of the Year – Jeff Battcher, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia

• Beverly Burton New Board Member of the Year: Erin Mitchell Richeson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta

• High Performance Board Team Award: MNW Boys & Girls Club

National Awards



Boys & Girls Clubs of America sponsors National Recognition Awards for all member Clubs.  Awards are available for Board members, Club staff and program volunteers.  Nomination forms and more information is available on BGCA.net.   Completed forms should be submitted to the SE Regional Office for processing.  


Your submission will be acknowledged and you will be notified of approval / denial.  Processing time is four to six weeks, so please plan accordingly when you are planning presentation of awards.