Benjamin Holley has been chosen to represent Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as the 2016 Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education Student of the Year. EAGLE is a statewide program that recognizes and rewards excellence among students enrolled in adult education programs.  The award was announced on December 1 at a reception sponsored by the Valdosta Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and Smith Drug Company.  This was the 19th annual event to honor an adult education student from Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.
 
The EAGLE Award program is a vital component of the Certified Literate Community Program of Georgia, an umbrella organization that brings all sectors of a community together with literacy providers to map out the best use of resources already available.  It also seeks to acquire the additional resources necessary to meet local literacy needs.  
 
Mr. Holley will attend the Georgia EAGLE Leadership Institute March 14-16, 2016 in Atlanta.  The Leadership Institute recognizes and honors those students who have demonstrated superior achievement in adult education classes and programs.  The Technical College System of Georgia through its Office of Adult Education sponsors the annual EAGLE Leadership Institute.  The finalists including the winner are Ashley Mills (Instructor Beverly Madison), Benjamin Holley (Instructor Denise Lee-Mathis), Keriyanna Jones (Instructor Julia Fountain), Vanquita Phylicia Gibson (Instructor Cherlyn Sands-Anderson), Victoria Garcia (Instructor Kayla Tillman), Shidrekia Brown (Instructor Denise Lee-Mathis), and Welsey Tanner (Instructor Lethia Kitrell).  Bruce Allred, General Manager of Smith Drug Company presented Benjamin Holley with the award and Ashley Mills as the runner-up.