Peach of an Athlete

Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet | March 17, 2026

The Peach of an Athlete (POA) Role Model Banquet will be held on March 17, 2026 at Truist Park. The Peach of an Athlete Role Model Banquet honors athletes and community leaders who hold the same values as Scouting and benefits the programs of Atlanta Area Council, Scouting of America.

The 2026 Peach of an Athlete Banquet is chaired by Matt Brigham, VP & Treasurer of Genuine Parts Company.

By supporting special events like Peach of an Athlete, your donation supports the Scouting program in Metro Atlanta.

Hank Aaron Role Model Award

The Hank Aaron Model Award is given each year to an outstanding student-athlete involved in Scouting in the Atlanta Area Council who exemplifies good character and athletic achievement.

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The Bobby Jones Award

The Bobby Jones Award is one of the most prestigious awards given by the Atlanta Area Council. This award is in honor of Bobby Jones. He won the Grand Slam in 1930 at the age of 28 and became an authentic American "tickertape" hero. He is remembered for an outstanding character, in victory and in adversity. Each year the Atlanta Area Council, Scouting America presents the Bobby Jones Award to a person whose life and career exemplify those same enduring values. Past recipients include George Bush, Andrew Young, Dan Reeves, Sam Nunn, Ted Turner, Billy Payne, and Hank Aaron.

Contact Jaz' Vick, Development Director, at 770.956.3182 for more information.