University of Georgia Athletics
Drop Named 2021 Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award Female Winner
May 20, 2021 | Cross Country, Track & Field
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Georgia track and field and cross country's Jessica Drop has been named the 2020-21 Brad Davis Southeastern Conference Community Service Female Leader of the Year, Commissioner Greg Sankey announced Thursday.
Drop and Ole Miss football player Mac Brown were chosen by a committee of Faculty Athletics Representatives from SEC universities. Each will receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship, provided by the SEC.
The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship was first presented in 1996. Drop marks the seventh Bulldog to win the award (third from track and field) and first since football's Chris Conley won it in 2015.
"Jessica and Mac are shining examples of making the world a better place with their dedication to their communities and the classroom," said Sankey. "To continue their service activities at such a high level during the unique circumstances surrounding Covid-19 speaks to their dedication of the complete SEC student-athlete experience. I congratulate them, their families and the universities they represent on this prestigious recognition."
The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship is named for former Associate Commissioner Brad Davis. Davis succumbed to cancer on March 2, 2006. He had been a member of the SEC staff since 1988, first serving as an assistant commissioner until 1994 when he was promoted to associate commissioner.
In addition, the recipients of the Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award from the other Conference schools will receive a $5,000 scholarship, provided by the SEC.
Jessica Drop, Georgia, Track & Field
Major: Cellular Biology
Drop and Ole Miss football player Mac Brown were chosen by a committee of Faculty Athletics Representatives from SEC universities. Each will receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship, provided by the SEC.
The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship was first presented in 1996. Drop marks the seventh Bulldog to win the award (third from track and field) and first since football's Chris Conley won it in 2015.
"Jessica and Mac are shining examples of making the world a better place with their dedication to their communities and the classroom," said Sankey. "To continue their service activities at such a high level during the unique circumstances surrounding Covid-19 speaks to their dedication of the complete SEC student-athlete experience. I congratulate them, their families and the universities they represent on this prestigious recognition."
The SEC Community Service Post-Graduate Scholarship is named for former Associate Commissioner Brad Davis. Davis succumbed to cancer on March 2, 2006. He had been a member of the SEC staff since 1988, first serving as an assistant commissioner until 1994 when he was promoted to associate commissioner.
In addition, the recipients of the Brad Davis SEC Community Service Award from the other Conference schools will receive a $5,000 scholarship, provided by the SEC.
Jessica Drop, Georgia, Track & Field
Major: Cellular Biology
- SOUL (Serving Others with Unconditional Love): As Treasurer, involved in organizing the group's finances, paying back members for service events, and operating the bank account. As a member, participated a in variety of events serving the homeless community, assisted living facilities, children's afterschool programs and people with disabilities.
- Special Olympics: As Special Events Chair, was in charge of organizing the larger events for the year including prom, baseball game and Easter egg hunt for the children with disabilities. As part of the executive team, helped to organize weekly meetings and assist other members with their events such as social groups with the older athletes and fundraising events. Served as a gymnastic coach for the athletes in which she participated in weekly practices and helped with the state games at the end of winter.
- Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC): As the community service leader of the group, helped organize community service events for the student athletes and outreach to the community. With her connection with Special Olympics, she specifically helped with organizing events and projects to get the student athletes involved with this organization. She participated in events such as Girl Empowerment Day, Spooky Dawgs and drives to collect items for a local homeless shelter.
- Leadership Education and Development (LEAD): This is a group of student athlete leaders who work with successful individuals teaching what it takes to be a leader and preparing for graduate school and beyond. She was partnered with a younger LEAD member with similar career aspirations to help guide them through preparing for life after sports. She also paired with other student athletes who show promise of becoming leaders and assists them in improving their skills as leaders.
- SEC Female Co-Scholar Athlete of the Year- Indoor Track 2020
- CoSIDA Second Team Academic All-American
- Dean's List- Spring 2017, Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2020
- Presidential Scholar, Fall 2019, Fall 2020
- USTFCCCA Cross Country All-Academic Team,2018, 2019
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