2024 Jack Vaughan, Jr.
Human Services Awards

Each year, the Cobb Collaborative honors members of our community who have exhibited  outstanding service to those in need in Cobb County. Jack Vaughan, Jr. was a state representative and member of the Cobb Collaborative who showed unselfish dedication to public service and strongly advocated for those less fortunate in our community. In  memory of Jack’s service, the Collaborative honors a volunteer and a professional who have gone above and beyond to serve those in need. 

We know that there are many individuals who have gone “above and beyond” this year  (or who have continued to go above and beyond!) in response to the varying needs of our Cobb County community. 

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a deserving individual.

Here are the nominees for 2024:

Volunteer Category

Dr. Richard Block - South Cobb Business Association

Margaret Edinburgh - The Yellow Rose-Strong Oak Society

Grace Franus - McCleskey YMCA

Dan Valentine - Connecting Cobb Veterans

Jody Vane - Cobb Moms Helping Cobb

Professional Category
Tyler Driver - The Extension
Laura Keefe - Y.E.L.L.S.
Sally Miller - Marietta City Schools
Felicia Wagner - Cobb Schools Foundation