The Georgia Association of Broadcasters Announces 2026 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship Recipients
Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship, recognizing outstanding college students committed to pursuing careers in broadcasting and media. The scholarship, established to honor the legacy of the late E. Lanier “Lanny” Finch, President Emeritus of GAB, supports deserving Georgia students who exemplify professionalism, leadership and dedication to the industry.
Created in 2005, the E. Lanier Finch Scholarship provides financial support to students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement and potential to contribute meaningfully to the future of broadcasting in Georgia. Each scholarship award carries a value of $1,500 and is granted to students who meet rigorous criteria including scholastic achievement, extracurricular involvement and interest in media and broadcasting.
- Joshua Bryant, Morehouse College
- Alexis Derickson, University of Georgia
- August Gotter, Piedmont University
- Jayden Griffin, Clark Atlanta University
- Hunter Holton, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
- Sophia Stafford, University of Georgia
These six students represent a diverse group of emerging professionals poised to uphold the tradition of excellence in Georgia’s broadcasting landscape through their academic pursuits and dedication to journalism.
“We are honored to support these exceptional students,” said a GAB President, Randy Gravley “Their passion for journalism, storytelling and communication embodies the spirit of Lanny Finch’s legacy and the bright future of broadcasting in Georgia.”
The GAB congratulates this year’s scholarship recipients and looks forward to watching their continued growth and contributions to the industry.
About the E. Lanier Finch Scholarship
The E. Lanier Finch Scholarship was established to honor the outstanding leadership and contributions of Lanny Finch to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. The scholarship’s purpose is to: encourage professionalism in broadcasting; strengthen relationships between education and the profession; promote journalistic ethics and community responsibility; and support students committed to the future of media. Scholarships like this are made possible by the GAB’s Education Foundation. If you’d like to donate to the GAB’s Education Foundation, you may do so here: https://www.gab.org/education-foundation/
About the Georgia Association of Broadcasters
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is a professional organization dedicated to serving the interests of radio and television broadcasters throughout the state of Georgia through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
For more information, visit https://www.gab.org/e-lanier-finch-scholarship/.
