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alumni award medals

Since 1994, the College of Engineering has formally recognized alumni who serve as living examples of the strong work ethic, problem solving abilities, and leadership skills that are integral to Georgia Tech’s culture and international reputation. Individuals selected as recipients of one of the three distinct honors are inducted annually during an awards ceremony, traditionally held in the spring. Categories include:

  • The Engineering Hall of Fame
  • Academy of Distinguished Alumni
  • Council of Outstanding Young Alumni
  • Other Special Awards

The Engineering Hall of Fame

Membership in the Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame is reserved for individuals holding an engineering degree or an honorary degree from Georgia Tech. Those chosen have made meritorious engineering and/or managerial contributions during their careers. Recipients have usually retired from full-time professional employment. 

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Decie Burnett Autin Coleman, alumni award winner

Decie Burnett Autin Coleman, BS ChE 1980, Vice President of Project Management, Global Projects Company (retired), ExxonMobil, was inducted into the Engineering Alumni of Hall in 2023 (pictured center with College of Engineering Dean Raheem A. Beyah and co-host Sandra (Sandy) Magnus) 

2023
Decie Burnett Autin Coleman

2019
John F. Woody Jr.

2018
Robert "Bud" Moeller

2017
John F. Brock III

2016
Elizabeth B. Moore

2015
John E. Nobles

2013
James F. Simmons
Paul H. Williams

2012
Sherman J. Glass Jr.

2011
Paul D. Espy, M.D.
James “Jim” P. Harris

2008
Allen C. Merritt 
Philip W. Matos

2007
John H. Burson, III
George S. Spindler

2006
Henry A. McGee, Jr.
Chester A. Roush, Jr.

2005
John Hunter

2004
Thomas J. Malone
Duncan A. Mellichamp

2003
Henderson C. Ward

2002
James Wei

2001
J. Kelley Williams

2000
Thomas C. DeLoach

1999
Raymond G. Davis
David I.C. Wang

1998
Albert H. Staton, Jr.

1997
Thomas L. Gossage

1996
Henry Linden 
Clifford W. Rackley

1995
Frederic A. L. Holloway 
Clyde J. Orr 
Thomas H. Pigford

1994
Lawrence L. Gellerstedt
John A. Baldwin 
Rudolph H. Bunzl 
James R. Fair 
Sidney Goldin 
Antonio Navarro 
Nilon H. Prater 
C.J. “Pete” Silas

Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni

The Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have provided distinguished contributions to the profession, field, Institute, or society at large. Candidates are highly placed executives and are actively involved in engineering or management, industry, academia, or government. 

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Michelle Mason, alumni award winner

Michelle Mason, BS ChE 1986, Senior Market Developer, ExxonMobil, was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Engineering Alumni in 2023

2023
Michelle Mason

2022
Ashlee Townsend Cribb

2019
David P. Carlton

2018
Ashley B. Hancock

2016
Xavier P. Lefebvre
Sylvia B. Little

2015
John T. Hammond

2014
Xiaoping "Peter" Long

2013
Marsha A. Craig

2012
J. Kent Masters
Glenn T. Wright

2011
Anthony A. Coker

2010
Christopher Hobson

2008
James “Jim” W. Bayer 

2007
Lewis Lee Rich
Richard E. Zalesky, Jr.

2006
Edward G. Cape
Linda G. Griffith 
Wahid Tawfik

2005
Gerri Dickerson
Roger Kearns

2004
Decie B. Autin
Raul Estripeaut

2003
Carlos J. Barroso

2002
Robert C. “Bud” Moeller
Billy H. Stobaugh Jr.

2001
Ray W. Miller 
Elizabeth B. Moore

2000
C. Garry Betty
Larry J. Bloom 
Sandra A. Fryhofer

1999
Thomas J. Pierce 
John C. Savage 
J. Frank Scarborough

1998
John H. Burson III
Ralph H. Cooper 
Dixie E. Goins

1997
Sherman J. Glass 
John C. Hunter 
John E. Nobles

1996
Robert C. Armstrong 
John F. Brock 
Thomas L. Gossage 
James P. Harris 
Frank F. K. Liu 
William J. Martin 
David G. McMaster 
Allen C. Merritt
James F. Simmons
J. Kelley Williams 
Jack J. Zbar

1995 
Thomas C. DeLoach
C. Turner Lewis 
Philip W. Matos 
Duncan A. Mellichamp 
Roy C. Sheffield 
Paul H. Williams

1994 
William John Lee 
Thomas J. Malone 
Henry A. McGee 
Toy F. Reid 
George S. Spindler 
Lester Wilkes

Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni

The Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves through professional practice and/or service to the Institute, profession, or society at-large. They are on the “fast track” and have made rapid advancement within their organizations and have been recognized for early professional achievements by others within their profession, field, or organization. They are considered future leaders in their profession.

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Amit Chandrasekhar, alumni award winner

Amit Chandrasekhar, BS ChBE 2011, MS ChBE 2012Associate Director of Pharmaceutical Development, Cassava Sciences Inc., was inducted into the Council of Outstanding Young Engineering Alumni in 2023

2023
Amit Chandrasekhar

2022
Ashlee Townsend Cribb

2019
David P. Carlton

2018
Ashley B. Hancock

2016
Xavier P. Lefebvre
Sylvia B. Little

2015
John T. Hammond

2014
Xiaoping "Peter" Long

2013
Marsha A. Craig

2012
J. Kent Masters
Glenn T. Wright

2011
Anthony A. Coker

2010
Christopher Hobson

2008
James “Jim” W. Bayer 

2007
Lewis Lee Rich
Richard E. Zalesky, Jr.

2006
Edward G. Cape
Linda G. Griffith 
Wahid Tawfik

2005
Gerri Dickerson
Roger Kearns

2004
Decie B. Autin
Raul Estripeaut

2003
Carlos J. Barroso

2002
Robert C. “Bud” Moeller
Billy H. Stobaugh Jr.

2001
Ray W. Miller 
Elizabeth B. Moore

2000
C. Garry Betty
Larry J. Bloom 
Sandra A. Fryhofer

1999
Thomas J. Pierce 
John C. Savage 
J. Frank Scarborough

1998
John H. Burson III
Ralph H. Cooper 
Dixie E. Goins

1997
Sherman J. Glass 
John C. Hunter 
John E. Nobles

1996
Robert C. Armstrong 
John F. Brock 
Thomas L. Gossage 
James P. Harris 
Frank F. K. Liu 
William J. Martin 
David G. McMaster 
Allen C. Merritt
James F. Simmons
J. Kelley Williams 
Jack J. Zbar

1995 
Thomas C. DeLoach
C. Turner Lewis 
Philip W. Matos 
Duncan A. Mellichamp 
Roy C. Sheffield 
Paul H. Williams

1994 
William John Lee 
Thomas J. Malone 
Henry A. McGee 
Toy F. Reid 
George S. Spindler 
Lester Wilkes

Dean's Impact Award

2023
Vedant Pradeep

Joseph Mayo Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service Award

The highest award conferred by the Alumni Association, honoring alumni who have provided outstanding support of the Institute and Alumni Association throughout a lifetime and who have provided leadership in their chosen professions and local communities.   

2013
John F. Brock

2003
Rayford Kylte Jr.

2011
Cecil J. "Pete" Silas

1996
Col. C.B. Drennon

1994
Sid Goldin

Dean's Appreciation Award

It is acknowledged that the College of Engineering has many valued supporters who are recognized and appreciated continuously during the course of the on-going activities in the college. This award is intended to honor those special individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech. It is expected that this award will be given rarely. The award may go to engineering alumni or to honor non-engineering alumni who have brought distinction to the College of Engineering at Georgia Tech.    

2013
Kathy Betty