August 8, 2024

We are proud to announce that Forsyth Tech has been awarded the prestigious Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Equity Award for the Southeast Region. This recognition highlights the college’s unwavering commitment to fostering equity and inclusion across its campuses and the community.

The ACCT Equity Award is part of the regional awards program, which annually honors outstanding contributions to community colleges by recognizing one trustee, equity program, chief executive officer, faculty member, and professional board staff member in each of ACCT’s five regions. Forsyth Tech’s exemplary efforts in promoting increased access and educational attainment, enhancing workforce and leadership diversity, and strengthening community engagement and outreach were key factors in receiving this award.

Dr. Janet Spriggs, President of Forsyth Tech, expressed her gratitude for the recognition, stating, “The college is receiving this award thanks to the dedication of our faculty, staff, and students who work tirelessly to create an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are honored to be recognized for our efforts and remain committed to advancing equity and access in education.”

With this regional award, Forsyth Tech is now a contender for the national ACCT Equity Award, which will be presented during the Annual ACCT Awards Gala. This national recognition is awarded to one outstanding program from the five regional awardees in each category, spotlighting their significant impact on community college education.

The regional awards, including the Equity Award, will be formally presented during the ACCT Annual Gala. Forsyth Tech looks forward to celebrating this achievement with other distinguished awardees and continuing to share its successful strategies for promoting equity in education.