Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW) student Joseph Maye of Ellenwood was named Rookie of the Year for the Office of Recreation and Wellness at GSW’s 2022 Student Recognition Ceremony on April 21 in the Storm Dome.

This award of recognition is given to a student who is a “new recruit” to the team. This student has distinguished themselves from their peers by their outstanding performance and commitment to the Fitness and Wellness program.

Georgia Southwestern State University, located in Americus, Ga., is a public, four-year unit of the University System of Georgia with over 3,000 students. Georgia Southwestern offers outstanding professional programs of study as well as degrees in the arts, humanities, sciences and graduate programs in business, computer science, education, English, and nursing. Founded in 1906, Georgia Southwestern is recognized as one of the best value colleges in the nation. Visit www.gsw.edu for more information.