
Celebrating Faithful Leadership
The Whitefield Distinguished Alumni Award exists to publicly recognize and honor outstanding alumni of Whitefield Academy who demonstrate in their professional lives and/or community the qualities that represent the mission and values of Whitefield Academy.
Purpose
To publicly recognize and honor outstanding alumni of Whitefield Academy who excel in their professions and/or community demonstrating the qualities that represent the mission and values of Whitefield in their lives.
Committee Members
Head of School, Director of Development, Alumni Manager, Upper School Principal, and one faculty representative who has been at Whitefield for 5+ years.
Nominating Timeline
Nominations are directed to the Whitefield Academy Development Office by Monday, December 8, 2025. The Committee reviews the material and makes the final selection.
Nominations open: Monday, October 6, 2025
Nominations received by: Monday, December 8, 2025
Nominations reviewed by: Friday, December 19, 2025
Criteria
Nominee must have graduated from Whitefield Academy.
Nominations must come from someone other than the nominee.
Nominee’s life and conduct should reflect the mission and values of Whitefield Academy.
Nominee’s life should be characterized by outstanding accomplishments in his or her profession and/or community. This nominee should be recognized by peers as well as by persons from other fields of service. While national recognition may be an indication of contribution to society, significant service may often go largely unnoticed.
Nominations will be sought or encouraged from a variety of occupations or professions.
A graduate of 10 years or more is preferred but not required.
Longevity of service and type of contribution should be weighed in considering the nominee.
It must be evident that the nominee integrates his or her Christian faith into his or her life.
If possible, the nominee should be present at graduation for recognition.
Nominating Process
Nominators complete a form that describes the nominee’s qualifications for the award. The form will ask for the nominee’s current contact information.
Nominators may include supporting materials as they wish.
Honoree may submit a current resume and any other supporting materials to the Alumni Office upon request.
How to Submit
Please send all requested materials and additional support information prior to Monday, December 8, 2025, to the following address:
Whitefield Academy Distinguished Alumni Award
ATTN: Lindsey McClellan
1 Whitefield Drive
Smyrna, GA 30126
Additional questions? Contact Lindsey McClellan at 678-305-2169 or lmcclellan@whitefieldacademy.com.
2025 Distinguished Alumni Matt LeCraw(’07)
Meet Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
2024 Recipient
2024 Recipient
Director, Coxe Curry & Associates
2023 Recipient
2023 Recipient
Law Enforcement Professional and Award Winning Novelist
2022 Recipient
2022 Recipient
Director of Operations, PAWKids
2021 Recipient
2021 Recipient
Founder of Champion Comeback Foundation
2020 Recipient
2020 Recipient
Started Neema House Infant Rescue Center in Kenya
2019 Recipient
2019 Recipient
Assistant Professor of History University of North Alabama
2018 Recipient
2018 Recipient
Co-Founder and Operating Partner, Amplio Ventures
2016 Recipient
2016 Recipient
Assistant Pastor, Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Oak Park, Illinois