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The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers most instrumental in their academic development. Since its creation in 1958 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the STAR program has honored more than 29,000 students. In the mid-1990s, the PAGE Foundation was asked to assume responsibility for the oversight, administration and promotion of the statewide STAR program. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to participate in this preeminent student/teacher academic recognition. PAGE STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) The Student Teacher Achievement Recognition (STAR) program honors Georgia’s highest-achieving high school seniors and the teachers most instrumental in their academic development. Since its creation in 1958 by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the STAR program has honored more than 31,000 students. In the mid-1990s, the PAGE Foundation was asked to assume responsibility for the oversight, administration and promotion of the statewide STAR program. Every accredited high school in Georgia is eligible to participate in this preeminent student/teacher academic recognition. Congratulations to all PAGE STARs! Pictured from left are PAGE Foundation President Dr. Hayward Cordy, 2026 State PAGE STAR Teacher Jason Smith of PACE Academy, 2026 State PAGE STAR Student Dominic Hantula, a senior at PACE Academy, and PAGE Executive Director Craig Harper. Pictured from left are PAGE Foundation President Dr. Hayward Cordy, SouthState Bank Senior Vice President and Senior Treasury Management Sales Officer Charity Brundage, 2026 State Runner-up PAGE STAR Student Adithya Upadhyayula, a senior of Northview High School, 2026 State Runner-up PAGE STAR Teacher Dr. Matthew Sylvester of Northview High School, and PAGE Executive Director Craig Harper. Hear from the 2026 State PAGE STAR Winners: 2026 STAR Banquet Photos About PAGE STAR STAR Regions By School System STAR Timeline and Awards STAR State Winners 1959-2026 Student and Teacher Guidelines and Qualifications STAR Banquet and Selection of Winners 2026 Local STAR Winners View the List State STAR Winners 1959 to 2026 View the List Region STAR Winners 1959 to 2026 View the List How to become a STAR. Students from every accredited high school in Georgia are eligible to participate in this preeminent student/teacher academic recognition. To be nominated as a STAR, Georgia high school students meet several criteria, including having the highest SAT score at their schools on any single test date through November of their senior year and being in the top 10 percent or top 10 students of their class based on grade point average. High school STAR Students are asked to name their STAR Teachers, who continue with their STAR Students at every level of the program. The educator the students chooses may be any Pre-K through 12 classroom teacher in good standing in an accredited Georgia school system or private school. Explore the Qualifications > Get in Touch with PAGE STAR 770-216-8555 (option 3) 800-334-6468 (option 3) star@pageinc.org Up

PAGE offers a variety of programs for students designed to assist with the teacher pipeline, to challenge students academically, and to celebrate the state's best and brightest. PAGE STUDENT PROGRAMS PAGE offers a variety of programs for students designed to assist with the teacher pipeline, to challenge students academically, and to celebrate the state's best and brightest. Academic Bowl for Middle Grades PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades gives educators and students an opportunity to shine and while improving skills and practices that are key to enabling success: Creating good work/study habits, broadening individual horizons of information, exhibiting poise and confidence, developing teamwork and good citizenship qualities, and instilling an appreciation for the pursuit of knowledge. Learn More about PAGE Academic Bowl for Middle Grades Future Georgia Educators PAGE Future Georgia Educators (FGE) is dedicated to helping identify, recruit, prepare, and retain the next generation of Georgia's teachers. And, it’s your opportunity to give back to your profession, helping high school students as they begin their journey to becoming like you — a dedicated educator. Learn More about Future Georgia Educators Georgia Academic Decathlon Georgia Academic Decathlon helps educators open the door to academic achievement for all students. In addition to individual competition, teams — composed of students at three levels of academic expertise based on grade point average and on the school’s size — vie for titles and for the right to compete at the United States Academic Decathlon national finals with opportunities to advance to both in-person and online competition. Learn More about Georgia Academic Decathlon Student Teacher Academic Recognition (STAR) Earning designation as a PAGE STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) Teacher is one of the most anticipated awards at Georgia high schools. STAR Students throughout the state choose their STAR Teachers — educators whom the students consider most instrumental in their academic development — annually as part of the program. Learn More about PAGE STAR Get in Touch with PAGE Student Programs 770-216-8555 (option 3) 800-334-6468 (option 3) info@pageinc.org