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P B C munities are built, and supporting educational initiatives is among the ways SunTrust helps light the way to financial well-being for our com- munities and our clients,” said David Camden, President of SunTrust Bank, Savannah Region. “We are pleased to partner with the Peach Belt Confer- ence in awarding this scholarship to Michael Thomas in recognition of his excellence in the classroom and on the mat.” North Georgia, Flagler Re- ceive LeeAnn Noble Make-A- Wish Awards HILTON HEAD, SC – The University of North Georgia was presented with the LeeAnn Noble PBC Make-A-Wish Award for most funds raised while Flagler College earned the Most Improve d Award at the PBC annual awards dinner in Hilton Head on Tuesday. North Georgia led the nation in 2015-16 in Make-A-Wish giv- ing and will be a contender for that honor once again after raising $26,000 during the 2016-17 season. The Nighthawks have hit the 2016-17 five-digit mark in giving for seven straight years and remain the only PBC school to do so. This is UNG’s eighth straight Most Funds raised award. Flagler finished second overall in Make-A-Wish giving, increas- ing their total by 140% to earn the Most Improved Award. The Saints raised $8,427 during the year and were the only PBC school The PBC Now - May Y E A R B O O K 75