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Spotlight: Maner, Shollenberger Honored for Service to Cities

Posted June 1, 2005
Contact: Courtney Yarbrough, yarbrough@cviog.uga.edu; 706.542.6221

Two members of the Institute’s Governmental Training, Education, and Development Division (GTED) were honored for their achievements in bringing training to Georgia city officials at the annual convention of the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA), held recently in Savannah.

Gordon Maner, local government programs manager; and Kitty Shollenberger, conference coordinator; received the State Government Service Award, which is presented annually to state employees who exemplify integrity, diligence, and service to the citizens of Georgia, according to GMA officials.

“Gordon and Kitty are always looking for opportunities to improve existing courses and find new ways to meet the ever-expanding challenges of municipal officials. They always have a very positive, can-do attitude,” says Jim Higdon, GMA executive director. “I’m sure that with their help and support, GMA’s training program will continue to flourish and get even better.”


Pictured left to right: Jim Higdon, GMA executive director; Gordon Maner and Kitty Shollenberger, Vinson Institute; Tom Ratcliffe, GMA president and mayor of Hinesville
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