The Board of Regents wins a Governor’s Cup for highest contributions per employee. From left: DOAS Commissioner Sid Johnson, Candace Sommer and Sabrina Thompson from the Board of Regents, and Speaker of the House David Ralston.
Twenty-one state agencies and University System institutions were recognized on Sept. 19, 2012, for their employees’ donations to the State Charitable Contributions Program last year.
This year’s Charitable Contributions campaign runs from Oct. 1 through Nov. 30. Employees may pledge online for one-time or monthly payroll deductions to any of hundreds of eligible charities.
Governor’s Cups
(Winners have the highest contribution per employee)
- 1-100 employees: Lake Lanier Island Authority
- 101-500 employees: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
- 501-1,000 employees: Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council
- 1,001-9,000 employees: Georgia Institute of Technology
- 9,001+ employees: University of Georgia
Governor’s Awards
Largest Increase in Contributions
- Savannah State University, $8,623
- Teachers Retirement System, $3,248
Highest Level of Employee Participation
- Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, 32%
- Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority, 90%
Commissioner’s Awards
(Runners-up for the Governor’s Cups)
1-100 employees
- Skidaway Institute of Oceanography
- Stone Mountain Memorial Association
101-500 employees
- Governor’s Office
- Dept. of Banking and Finance
- Dept. of Administrative Services
- Georgia Technology Authority
- State Accounting Office
- Georgia Gwinnett College
501-1,000 employees
- Dept. of Education
- Clayton State University
1,001 to 9,000 employees
- Kennesaw State University
- Dept. of Revenue
9,001+ employees
- Department of Corrections
