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Background

Gloria Hardegree retired in July 2026 after serving as the GRC Executive Director for more than 25 years. She worked tirelessly to expand access to recycling across every corner of the state, built strong lasting partnerships to further the recovery of materials and beyond traditional items, and steadfastly promoted the importance of our thriving recycling industry to Georgia’s economy.

In recognition and honor of her unwavering commitment to supporting our members, communities, education and GRC’s mission, the GRC Board of Directors established the Gloria Hardegree Scholarship Fund in June 2026. This fund will continue her incredible legacy and lifelong love of education by providing educational and professional development opportunities for local recycling coordinators across Georgia and will specifically provide funds for recipients to attend future GRC conferences and events to learn and be inspired.

“I’m honored to have a lasting legacy through this scholarship program,” commented Gloria Hardegree, former GRC Executive Director. “GRC is an exemplary state recycling organization thanks to so many dedicated, enthusiastic members and generous industry supporters throughout our 35 years of operation.  Here’s to the next 35! Thank you for the privilege of experiencing this journey with you.”

Application Criteria
Eligibility criteria:
  • Applicant must be a current GRC member
  • Applicant must be employed by a 501c3 or local government in Georgia with the responsibility of providing recycling education or managing a recycling program for a community, city, or county in Georgia.
  • Applicants may only receive one scholarship per calendar year.
Additional Information
  • If you are unable to attend the conference, the scholarship funds must be returned to GRC.
  • Applicants receive free registration to attend the October 14-15, 2026 conference and a $500 stipend for hotel and additional expenses.
  • If you are selected for the scholarship, but already registered as a paid attendee, your registration fees will be refunded to you.
  • Scholarship(s) will be awarded, based on funds available, to one or more recipients. Consecutive annual scholarship awards are possible but not guaranteed if applicant is a previous scholarship recipient.
  • The Georgia Recycling Coalition pledges to uphold the policy that all persons shall have equal access to this program, regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital or veteran status, creed, religion, or disability.
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