Posted by Jennifer McNiel
 
Photo February 27, 2026:  From Left to Right...DeAnna Smith, Jordan Collymore, Jai Hicks, Madison (KP) Gerber, Alexi'Ya Sager, and University advisor Jennifer McNiel.
 
 
Eight members from UWG CKI attended the GA District convention February 20th-22nd, 2026.  They attended various workshops and had time for fellowship with other clubs from around the state. They also worked on a service project making bracelets of paracord to be given to foster children around the state.
 
At Saturday night's awards ceremony they brought home an impressive amount of awards including:
 
Club Awards:
  • The K-Family Relations Award
  • The Duncan McClusky Scrapbook Award 
  • The Troy Holcombe Single Service Award for School Supplies Drive
  • HOME Participation Recognition 
  • Healthy Project Participation Award - through Bob Reeves 5k 
 
And
 

Individual Awards:

  • Keith Bailey Outstanding Club President Award- KP Gerber 

  • John C. Thompson Distinguished Member Award- Alexi’Ya Sager, DeAnna Smith, and Ka’Brea Thomas

  • George C. Martin Outstanding Faculty Member Award- Jennifer McNiel

  • George “Dad” Grey Scholarship- Reggie Ponder

  • Alice D. Stacey Passion for Service Award- Jordan Collymore 

 
The University of West Georgia students would like to extend another heartful thank you to the Carrollton Kiwanis Club for sponsoring registrations and for constant support!
 
 
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