The Walton Award

The George & Dorothy Walton award is presented annually to an Augusta-area couple who exemplifies the legacy and values of George and Dorothy Walton. The award recognizes a lifestyle of community service, selflessness, hospitality, courage, and devotion.

The winning couple invited to choose a 501(c)(3) organization based in the CSRA to receive a substantial monetary donation given in their honor.

HISTORY

George & Dorothy Walton were a couple of the American Revolution whose relentless efforts and generous service left a lasting mark on the state of Georgia and the Central Savannah River Region.

 

They were life-long public servants who humbly served their community, seeking no recognition or praise.

AWARD

Presented annually, this award honors a couple who exemplifies the legacy and values of George & Dorothy Walton. 

SELFLESSNESS | HOSPITALITY | COURAGE | DEVOTION

Important points

  • The candidates must be a living, married couple (or at least one surviving spouse).
  • Both husband and wife must have a record of community service not necessarily with the same organization.
  • The couple (or surviving spouse) must reside in Richmond, Columbia, Burke, McDuffie, or Aiken counties.
  • The couple’s community service must benefit more than one CSRA organization or cause.

Complete and submit this Nomination Form. 

  • Paper submissions are accepted and blank nomination forms may be requested by emailing [email protected].
  • The nominator must be familiar with the nominees’ service. If the nominees are selected to receive the award, they may receive a copy of the nomination application.

IMPORTANT: Include supplements by emailing [email protected] after submitting this form. (not required, but strongly encouraged):

  • Letters of endorsement from individuals who are familiar with the couple and their service
  • Photos, news clippings or video that illustrate the couples’ community service

Submit the completed nomination application by October 31st 

  • online using this form (preferred)
  • via Email to [email protected] (email to request PDF fillable form)
  • via Postal Mail (email to request a paper form)
    • Walton Award Committee, C/O AP Wealth Management, LLC, 1100 Frazier Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
  • The form should be completed in ONE sitting. If you navigate away from the form before finishing, your work will be lost. 
  • You may make changes to the form after it is submitted until October 31st. (Save the link provided upon completion for editing purposes, if needed).
  • REMEMBER: The more information you submit, the more easily the committee can make a decision. Submit supplemental info (articles, letters of recommendation, video, news clippings, photos, etc.) to help tell the couple’s story of community service. 
  • You may nominate a couple of whom one spouse is deceased. 
  • Email: [email protected] if you have any questions about the form or the award.

Learn more about each Walton Award recipient by visiting our Blog.

Please complete contact form below if you have questions about the George & Dorothy Walton Award.

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