2022 "Yes I Can" Awards

Congratulations to our 2022 "Yes I Can" Award winners! The special event celebrated 18 exceptional students at the Innovation Amphitheater on May 18. University of Georgia’s Hairy Dawg was there to cheer them on as they were introduced and awarded. The event also featured special music from Anslee Davidson and former NFL player Adrian Peterson as the guest speaker. He spoke about overcoming stuttering as a child and answered questions from the audience. His book “Don’t Dis My Abilities” shares his story.

Chosen from over 2,500 students in Barrow County, each of the school winners were nominated by teachers and selected to represent their school based on outstanding accomplishments. The "Yes I Can" award is modeled after the state and national award given by the Council for Exceptional Children. Any student in Barrow County who has an IEP was eligible for this award.