Columbus Technical College (CTC) along with Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) today released recognition of Manford Metcalf as the 2023 CTC Alumni of the Year.  Manford was recognized by TCSG along with 22 other exceptional individuals from across the state at affiliated colleges. This prestigious honor celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of these alumni to their communities and the industries they serve. 

Martha Ann Todd, President of CTC said, “Congratulations to Manford Metcalf, who has been recognized and celebrated by TCSG as Columbus Tech’s Alumnus of the Year for 2023!  We are so proud of Manford’s start here at CTC, his career success with Pratt and Whitney, and we are honored that he has returned as a full-time instructor training the next generation.”

"Our Alumni of the Year exemplifies the incredible talent that emerges from our technical colleges,” said TCSG Commissioner, Greg Dozier. “They are living proof of the transformative power of technical education and serve as role models for current and future students. We are immensely proud of their achievements."

The Alumni of the Year recognition not only acknowledges the accomplishments of these individuals, but also highlights the invaluable role that TCSG plays in providing high-quality education and training that prepares graduates to excel in their chosen professions. These honorees represent a diverse range of careers and industries, from healthcare and business to information technology and public service. 

The Alumni of the Year honorees have been selected based on their exceptional contributions to the following areas:

• Professional Excellence: Demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership in their respective fields.

• Community Engagement: Made a positive impact on their communities through volunteer work, leadership roles, or community service.

• Advocacy for Technical Education: Supported and promoted the value of technical education and its role in workforce development.

• Career Success: Achieved notable career milestones and success in their chosen professions.

The Alumni of the Year honorees are:

• Dr. Lorenzo Carson, Radiologic Technology, Albany Technical College

• Lori Anne Lord, Respiratory Therapy, Athens Technical College

• Cremeithius Riggins, Paralegal Studies, Atlanta Technical College

• Sabrina Griffin, Clerical Office Specialist, Augusta Technical College

• Eric Wilson, Paramedicine, Central Georgia Technical College

• Mattie Harris, Radiography, Chattahoochee Technical College

• Joey Bullard, Practical Nursing, Coastal Pines Technical College

• Manford Metcalf, Electronics Technology, Computer Aided Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Columbus Technical College

• Allison Patnode, Dental Assisting, Georgia Northwestern Technical College

• Teresa Watson, Commercial Truck Driving, Georgia Piedmont Technical College

• Dr. Jeffrey Scott Bailey, Surgical Technology, Gwinnett Technical College

• Lanier Swafford, EMS, Paramedicine, Fire Science, Lanier Technical College

• Ray Chamblee, Business Technology, Criminal Justice, North Georgia Technical College

• Howard Clifford “Trey” Sheppard, Commercial Truck Driving, Oconee Fall Line Technical College

• David Rogers, Computer Information Systems, Ogeechee Technical College

• Dennis Adams, HVAC, Savannah Technical College

• Michael Coley, Electrical Construction & Maintenance, Machine Tool, South Georgia Technical College

• James Everett, Mechanical Technology, Computer Information Systems, South Georgia Technical College

• Michelle Smith Lank, Early Childhood Care and Education, Southeastern Technical College

• Edva Angela Smith, Criminal Justice, Southern Crescent Technical College

• Jimmy Smith, Jr., Business Management, Southern Regional Technical College

• Mark Foster, Marketing Management, West Georgia Technical College

• J. Glenn Gregory, Drafting Design Technology, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College