Clarkesville, Ga. – North Georgia Technical College (NGTC) proudly recognized Stewart Sayer of Mt. Airy, Georgia, as the college’s 2025 Alumni of the Year during a joint gathering of the NGTC Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.
The NGTC Alumnus of the Year Award honors graduates who have demonstrated professional excellence, meaningful community involvement, and steadfast support of the college’s mission.
A 1968 graduate of NGTC’s Automotive Technology program, Sayer has dedicated his career to education, technical training, and community service. After graduating, he began his career in the automotive industry before teaching Automotive Technology for more than 25 years at Habersham Central High School. During that time, he shaped the careers of countless students who went on to excel as technicians and industry professionals.
Beyond the classroom, Sayer has been a devoted supporter of North Georgia Tech for decades. He has served on the NGTC Automotive Advisory Board and the NGTC Alumni Board, where he now holds emeritus status, and spent nearly a decade as a member of the NGTC Foundation Board of Trustees. His civic involvement includes long-standing membership in the Masonic Lodge, Woodmen of the World Lodge, and the Habersham County FFA Alumni.
“We’re thrilled to recognize Stewart Sayer as our Alumni of the Year,” said NGTC President John Wilkinson. “Stewart has been a proud ambassador for North Georgia Tech since graduating from the Automotive Technology program in 1968. His dedication as an educator, his community leadership, and his continued support of the college make him an outstanding example of what NGTC represents.”
The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) also honored Sayer, along with 21 other outstanding graduates from Georgia’s 22 technical colleges, as part of its 2025 Alumni of the Year recognition program. The annual award celebrates alumni who have achieved exceptional professional success and made a lasting impact in their communities.
“These remarkable individuals represent the very best of our colleges and our state,” said TCSG Commissioner Greg Dozier. “Their stories are proof that technical education transforms lives and strengthens communities. From healthcare and business to aviation and technology, our alumni continue to shape Georgia’s workforce and lead with purpose.”
The 2025 TCSG Alumni of the Year honorees include representatives from each of Georgia’s technical colleges, including North Georgia Technical College’s own Stewart Sayer, Class of 1968.
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