CGTC's Dr. Tonja Simmons-Lee Receives the 2025 Advocacy for College Counseling Award
Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
Tonja Simmons-Lee, PhD., executive director for Counseling Services and Student Support at Central Georgia Technica College (CGTC), has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Advocacy for College Counseling Award for 2025 from the Georgia College Counseling Association (GCCA) in recognition of her exceptional leadership and commitment to the success of students in the health sciences programs.
The award, presented annually by GCCA to an individual or organization, recognizes the significant contributions of professionals toward the advancement of college counseling services. Simmons-Lee’s innovative approach profoundly impacted students at the intersection of emotional well-being and academic achievement.
The Advocacy for College Counseling Award honors those who advocate for or directly contribute to the enhancement of counseling services in higher education, whether through institutional leadership or community-wide initiatives.
