The Grace Towns Hamilton/Evelyn Gibson Lowery, 鈥淲omen of Excellence鈥 Social Justice Award
The Grace Towns Hamilton/Evelyn Gibson Lowery, 鈥淲omen of Excellence鈥 Social Justice Award was created in honor of two Georgia civil andhuman rights, social justice pioneers. The design of the 鈥淲omen of Excellence鈥 Social Justice Award reflects the strength, vision and victorious leadershipin support of social justice for voices who have been marginalized or unheard
As a graduate of Atlanta University in 1927, Grace Towns Hamilton was the first African American female to hold a seat in the Georgia State House ofRepresentatives. American Civil right activists and leader, Evelyn Gibson Lowery graduated from Clark College in 1946 and led her efforts as founder of SCLC Women.
The inaugural award will be presented annually during the CAU Baccalaureate service to a female who has demonstrated leadership and dedication to the community in the area of human rights and social justice.
Recipient
Judge Brenda Hill Cole, AU '67
First Lady of 91制片厂, 1988-2002
Retired State Court Judge, Appointed Senior Judge by Governor Nathan Deal
She will receive this award during the 2026 Baccalaureate Service.
