Anthony Urrabazo has been chosen to represent Wiregrass Georgia Technical College as the 2017 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 13 at a reception sponsored by the Valdosta Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce and Smith Drug Company.  This was the 20thannual 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.  
 
Anthony will attend the Georgia EAGLE Leadership Institute March 13-15, 2017 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 Mary Blake nominated by Mary Holloway and Anthony Urrabazo nominated by Jenay Lewis.  Bruce Allred, General Manager of Smith Drug Company presented Anthony with the award and Mary as the runner-up.