Awards and Recognition
In line with GMC’s vision 2029 to establish itself as a nationally recognized leader providing a character-based higher education, our college continues to receive praise for providing an environment conducive to the development of educated citizens and contributing members of society.
- 2023- #4 Best Online Associate in Communications Degree Programs of 2024, Intelligent
- 2023- Best for Vets: Best Military Colleges, MilitaryTimes
- 2023- Award Level Silver, 2023-2024 Military Friendly® Schools
- 2023- Forbes Advisor, Best Online Logistics Degree
- 2023- #4 Most Affordable Online School for Business Degrees
- 2022- Best for Vets: Best Military Colleges, MilitaryTimes
- 2022- #10 Best Associate Degrees in Georgia, University HQ
- 2022- Award Level: Silver, 2022-2023 Military Friendly® Schools
- 2021- #1 The Best in Associate in Psychology Degree Programs, Intelligent
- 2021- #2 Georgia Associates Degrees Awarded to African American Students, Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- 2021- #3 Best Online Pre-Nursing Programs, thebestschools.org
- 2021- #5 Best Most Affordable Healthcare Management College, University HQ
- 2021- #5 Most Affordable College for Healthcare Administration Degree, University HQ
- 2021- #8 Best Associate in Psychology Degree Programs, Intelligent
- 2021- #10 Best Associate Degrees in Georgia, University HQ
- 2021- #10 Best Affordable Supply Chain Management Degree, University HQ
- 2021- #11 Best Business Administration Associate’s Degrees, Intelligent
- 2021- #13 Best Logistics Degree Program, Intelligent
- 2021- #24 Best Most Affordable Business Management Degree, University HQ
- 2021- #27 Best Most Affordable Colleges for Business, University HQ
- 2021- Military Friendly School, MilitaryFriendly.com
- 2020- #15 Best Online College for Associate’s Degrees: Most Military Friendly College, Intelligent
- 2020- #16 Best Online School in Georgia, Study.com
- 2019- #1 Best Online Community College in Georgia, SR Education Group
- 2019- #11 Best Online Supply Chain Management Degree, Online Schools Report
- 2019- 18th Fastest Growing Associate and Baccalaureate/Associate College in the Nation for 2007-2017, The Chronicle for Higher Education
- 2018- #1 Community College in the State of Georgia, TheBestSchools.org
- 2018- 14th Best Comunity College in the Nation, TheBestSchools.org
- 2018- #2 BAS Program in Supervision and Management for Most Affordable Online Colleges, Guide To Online Colleges
- 2018- #7 in Top 10 Affordable Online Associate in Computer Science, Onlineu.org
- 2018- #5 in Top 10 Great Value Colleges for an Online Associates in Management Information Systems, GreatValueColleges.net
- 2018- #3 in Top 8 Best Online Associate in Network Security Programs, TheBestSchools.org
- CNN Money-9th Best Community College
- CNN Money– 10th Best Community College
- Community College Week- 9th Fastest Growing Community College
- 2017- AffordableColleges.com Top 25 Affordable Online Psychology Degree programs, affordablecolleges.com
- 2017- AffordableColleges.com Top 25 Affordable Online Computer Science Degree Program, affordablecolleges.com
- 2017– Universities.com Best Colleges© #1 General Studies Colleges in Georgia, Universities.com
- 2017– University.com Best Colleges© Top 5 Best Community Colleges in Georgia, Universities.com
- 2017– University.com Best Colleges© Top 10 Best Information Technology Colleges in Georgia, Universities.com
- 2017– University.com Best Colleges © Top 10 Best Law Enforcement Administration Colleges in Georgia, Universities.com
- 2017– Accredited Online Schools Top 20 Best Community College Online Schools in Georgia for two-year colleges, accreditedschoolsonline.org
- 2017- Accredited Online Schools Top 20 Best Community College Online Teaching Programs Nationally, accreditedschools.org
- 2017– University Research and Review Best Value© School Awardee, bestvaluecolleges.org
- 2017– Victory Media Military Friendly® Schools and Employees Designee, victorymedia.com
- 2017– Military Benefit Military Friendly College designation, militarybenfits.info
- 2016- 2nd place winner of the National Junior College Ethics Bowls
- 2016—Community College Week Top 50 Education Program for Two Year Colleges, ccweek.com
- 2016 –Community College Week Top 50 for number of Associate Degrees Awarded to African Americans, ccweek.com
- 2016 –Community College Week, Top 50 Criminal Justice Programs for Two Year Colleges, ccweek.com
- 2016- BestValue Colleges- Nominee, bestvaluecolleges.org
- 2016- University Research & Review, Best Value School Awardee, bestvaluecolleges.org
- 2014- Community College Week, Top 100 Associate Degree Producers
- 2014- National Champions of the Junior College Ethics Bowl
GMC Employee of the Year 2024
Donna Bradley
Director of Student Accounting
Nominees: Ashley Bunn, Brian Humphrey, Daltan Jaworski, Jennifer Giovanni, Ken Dranks, Morgan Gaither, Nancy Bergeron, Natonya Moss, & Shavon Bolden
Authentic Servant Leader of the Year
Morgan Burgamy
Graduation Coach: Main
Nominees: Anna Mullen, Ben Wheatley, Donna Bradley, Lauren Hall, Leland Ready, & Tracey Makley
College Educator of the Year
Brian Butts
College Faculty, Main Campus
Nominees: Heyward Washington, Kelly Weems, Nathan Sweigart, Susan Santicola, Tiffany James, & Will Spates
Adjunct Educator of the Year
Charmisse Morency
Adjunct Faculty
Nominees: David Long, Harlen Williams JR, Jack Shepherd, Larry Green, Peter Powell, & Todd Kline.
Elementary Teacher of the Year
Cheryl Weaver
Prep School Faculty
Middle School Teacher of the Year
Vanna Ruth Stone
Prep School Faculty
Back-to-Back Winner!
High School Teacher of the Year
Kristen Owen
Prep School Faculty
Pinnacle Performance Department
Financial Aid team
Back-to-Back Winner!
Magnificence Among Main Campus
Custodial Team
All-Star Dream Team- Dynamic Duo
Dr. Audrey Redmond & Mary Spears
All-Star Dream Team- Graduation Team
Main Campus
All-Star Dream Team- Enrollment Team
Main Campus
All-Star Dream Team- Collaborative Support Team
Daltan Jaworski & Celes Mason
All-Star Dream Team- Cadet/Athlete Support Team
Commandant Team