Since 1990, at our State Finals competitions, we have honored one adult who has made a significant contribution to Georgia OotM with the Eddleman Memorial Award. This award memorializes Mr. Sherrill Eddleman, a deceased Georgia OotM coach, who will always be remembered for his unselfish efforts in helping Gwinnett County youth.
– 2023 –
Aaron Turpin
– 2022 –
Amanda Thomas
– 2020 –
James Griffiths
– 2019 –
Daniel Finnegan
– 2018 –
Pat Rhodes
– 2017 –
Kim Carroll
– 2016 –
Tommy Carroll and Nikki Oliver
– 2015 –
Jae Bingham
– 2014 –
Betty Ann Prince
– 2013 –
Ruth Cowan
– 2012 –
Pat Rhodes
– 2011 –
The Fowler Family
– 2010 –
Sharon Cernogorsky
– 2009 –
Chuck and Sue Hawkins
– 2008 –
The Flanders Family: Doug, Jo, Charli, Missy, Jonathan and Violet
– 2007 –
Linda LaPerre
– 2008 –
Tyler Montague
– 2005 –
Chuck and Jeanne Fessenden
– 2004 –
Paula McKnight
– 2003 –
The Zachry Family: Buck, Betsey, Allen, Jenny, Leigh, Ricky, and Ashley
– 2002 –
Ed and Kimberly Brown
– 2001 –
Angela Wilkerson
– 2000 –
Chuck and Sandy Gollmar
– 1999 –
Ruth Cowan
– 1998 –
Bev Adkins
– 1997 –
Lisa Hackney
– 1996 –
Amanda Maree Wilkerson
– 1990 –
David Ramsey
Since 2002, Georgia Odyssey of the Mind has honored deserving coaches that go above and beyond the call of duty and model the true spirit of Odyssey of the Mind for their team members.
– 2023 –
Calvin Clark
Christine Konfrst
Lisa Dommert
Aaron Sugar
Guy Cassels
– 2022 –
Bob Czaplicki
Patty Cincotta
– 2019 –
Kevin Seefried
Angie Gravitt
Crystal Croozier
Marsha Henderson
Kim Cullifer
– 2018 –
Heather Scharmer
Andrew Scharmer
Brenda Smith
Glen Smith
– 2017 –
Marcy Cincotta-Smith
Brooksie Pollack
Jenn Lennox
Shawn Shipman
Sue Larsen
– 2016 –
Mcall Govignon
Lyn Shipman
Aaron and Darcie Turpin
Amy Pearson
Kris McNeill
Denise Glenn
Suzanne Gardner
Eliza Avila
Sandy Crowe
– 2015 –
Ben and Janie Martinez
Susan Burns and Ken Lemmons
Carrie Ketchum
Mark Hopkins
Laura Gearlach
– 2014 –
Cass Smith
Cathy Clipson
Karen McClain
Laura Klingensmith
Linda LaPerre
Tonya Milton
Leslie Langley
– 2013 –
Carol Abdo
Michael Edwards
– 2012 –
Jody Key
Abbie Pair
– 2011 –
Guy Cramb
Billie Ward
Sharon Wilkens
Kathy Smith
Mark Hopkins
Marcia Johns
– 2010 –
Kimberly and Robert Cahill
Karen Amidon
Karen Bass
Emily Fairbrass
– 2009 –
Heather Hentz
Lauren Melton
Susan Gordon
– 2008 –
Gera Nelsson
Marisa Kana
Melinda Anderson
Denise Rinaudo
Carl Willis
Karen McClain
Angela Wilkerson
– 2007 –
Bram and Keith Micklow
Sharon Cernogorsky
Debbie Squirres
– 2006 –
Judith Book
Karen Nelson
Susannah Gordon
Debbie Crawford
James Downs
– 2005 –
Jae Bingham
Doug Flanders
Lisa Hackney
– 2004 –
Lynne and Don Howe
Debi Andrews
– 2003 –
Xuchitl Coso
Lee Ann Revalski
Matt Pursley
Joel Anderson
– 2002 –
David and Debbie Barker
Kim Carroll
Jeanne Fessenden
Vicky Guenther
Chuck and Sue Hawkins
Mike and Debra Norton
Patty Rhodes
Carol Skaggs
To nominate someone for either of these awards, submit a one page (8-1/2 by 11 inches) letter to:
Lisa Hackney
1216 W. Lakeshore Dr.
Dalton, GA 30720
Be sure to include your own name, address, and phone number.