Coach Recognition
Coaches of Georgia Forensic Coaches Association member schools are eligible for several honors that recognize their service to students, their schools, their communities, and the state organization.
Coach of the Year
Every year since 1983, the Association has named a Coach of the Year. In 2011, the Association began recognizing two individuals: one as Debate Coach of the Year and another as Speech Coach of the Year.
Speech
2024 Recipient
Cherie Ullo
Rockdale Magnet School
Debate
2024 Recipient
Matt Bartula
Sequoyah High School
Hall of Fame
2024 Inductee Matt Bartula (pictured middle). Read full article here.
The highest honor for any Georgia high school speech and debate coach is election to the Georgia Forensic Coaches Hall of Fame. Every other year, nominations are sought from member coaches. Prior to the State Championship, current Hall of Fame members and Executive Committee members vote to determine which nominees will be elected members of this most distinguished body.
Richard Bracknell Service Award
The 2024 Richard Bracknell Service Award recipient is Dr. Brittany Waters.
Individuals who perform service for the Association are eligible to be nominated for the Richard Bracknell Service Award.