SAVANNAH, Ga. () — The 4^th Annual Parker College of Business Gala brought together leaders from Georgia’s business community and Parker College alumni, faculty and students to celebrate the impact of the Parker College of Business throughout the state and region. All net proceeds from the gala support student scholarships.   

Featured speakers at the gala included Georgia Southern University President Dr. Kyle Marrero, Parker College of Business Dean Allen Amason and Parker’s Kitchen founder and CEO Greg Parker.

Georgia State Senator Billy Hickman was presented with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award. Nichols Cauley, a respected public accounting and business advisory firm with seven offices across Georgia, was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Corporate Partner Award 

The Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University creates successful business professionals who lead the way to a prosperous future through impactful teaching, grounded research and practical experiential service opportunities. The college graduates more than 1,000 students annually and has 29,000+ alumni across the country and around the world.

Photos courtesy: Bunny Ware