Teresa Harris Guthrie DAR Student Worker Award

The Teresa Harris Guthrie Award is given annually to an outstanding student employee who has made a positive impact on the Division of Development & Alumni Relations at UGA through the demonstration of one or more DAR values: Leadership, Impact, Collaboration. The winner will receive a framed certificate and $500 cash prize funded by the Teresa Harris Guthrie Memorial Fund.

The award was established in memory of former DAR employee Teresa Harris Guthrie. Her smile, outgoing personality, and endless positive attitude made Teresa a joy and a comfort to be near. Her co-workers, family and friends raised money to create this award in memory of her dedication and mentorship to the students who worked with her.

Teresa’s legacy is carried forward through this award thanks to the many generous donors to the Teresa Harris Guthrie Memorial Fund.

Eligibility

Any undergraduate student enrolled at UGA and employed by the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) is eligible. DAR supervisors will submit nominations in response to a call issued each spring.

Please note: graduate students, including graduate assistantships, research or teaching assistants, as well as volunteers, are not eligible. Students employed by schools, colleges or units are not eligible.

Nomination Process

Once the call for nominations is issued, supervisors should submit nominations online. Each part of the nomination form must be completed to be considered. An awards committee will review nominees based on the strength of the nomination, including but not limited to:

Value: Full description of how the student worker demonstrated the value

Action: Detailed narrative of the student worker’s actions

Impact and Scope: The impact and scope of student worker’s actions

2025 Nominations Close Feb. 21

2026 Award Recipient

Ethan Cone received the 2026 Teresa Harris Guthrie Award in March 2026.

Getting to know 2026 Teresa Harris Guthrie Award Winner Ethan Cone

The 2026 Teresa Harris Guthrie Award was presented in March 2026 to Ethan Cone, a fourth-year student from Elberton, Georgia, double majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders and Spanish. We caught up with Ethan to learn a bit more about this outstanding UGA student.

What is your role as a Division of Development and Alumni Relations student employee?

I currently work with the Career Center as the lead career development intern. I primarily provide one-on-one support to students across different majors, background and career stages during drop-in hours. I also give presentations across campus and facilitate webinars for the Arch Ready Professional Certificate, in addition to leading five fellow interns.

How did you learn about this position and why did you decide to apply?

I found out about this position while searching for on-campus job opportunities on Handshake. I first discovered my passion for peer mentorship through my work as a resident assistant, and the career development intern position was a phenomenal opportunity to continue offering specialized support for students and network with other students, faculty and staff who share my passion for helping students realize their full potential.

What has your position taught you and/or how has it prepared you for the future?

This position has prepared me for my future in higher education by empowering me to take on initiatives that fill gaps in student services. Over the course of my time in this internship, I have planned and executed two capstone projects to address the needs of specific student populations. Completing these projects sharpened my professional communication skills and taught me how to effectively collaborate.

What is one surprising thing you learned about UGA, DAR or the Career Center?

One surprising thing I learned about the Career Center is what a close-knit community the office is. Everyone genuinely cares about one another’s success and wellbeing. Every aspect of our work, from casual conversation to executing large projects and events, is so fulfilling because of our community-oriented work culture.

What has been most rewarding about your role?

Being able to offer individual guidance to students has been the most rewarding aspect of my role. I look forward to coming to work every day because I know I can have a positive impact on a student’s life.

What do you plan to do after graduation?

After graduation, I will be pursing my masters in College Student Affairs Administration and continuing my work at the Career Center as a graduate assistant in career services.

What would you say to those who donated to this fund in Teresa’s honor?

Thank you for highlighting the incredible contributions of student workers in DAR. This award inspires student workers to become exceptional leaders in the workplace and invest in the UGA community.

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