Coastal Pines Technical College (CPTC) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026–2027 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) and Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding students and instructors who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and dedication to technical education.
The GOAL program recognizes exceptional technical college students who have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to their chosen career fields. The three students selected as CPTC's GOAL finalists are:
- Alyssa Bryan – Practical Nursing
- Nicholas Cicciari – Respiratory Care
- Kristina McGauley – Practical Nursing
The Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Instruction honors outstanding technical college instructors who make a significant impact on student success through innovative teaching, dedication, and a commitment to excellence in education. The four instructors selected as CPTC's Rick Perkins Award finalists are:
- Krystal Keith – Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Program Director
- Frank Chu – Mathematics Instructor
- Nic Greene – English Instructor
- Anthony Pearce – Welding and Joining Instructor
"We are incredibly proud of these students and instructors for their accomplishments and the dedication they demonstrate each day," said Amanda Morris Foreman, Interim President of Coastal Pines Technical College. "These individuals represent the very best of Coastal Pines, and their commitment to excellence reflects the quality of education and training we strive to provide across our communities."
The finalists will advance to the next phase of the local competition, where one student will be selected as CPTC's GOAL Student of the Year and one instructor will be named CPTC's Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year.
Coastal Pines Technical College congratulates all seven finalists on this outstanding recognition and wishes them the best of luck as they continue in the selection process.