Jackets Celebrated at Peach of an Athlete Banquet – Athletics — Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

ATLANTA, Ga. – Georgia Tech’s Will Scissum (football) and Isabella Turner (cross country/track and field) were recognized for their achievements on the playing surface and in the community on Tuesday night, being named 2025 Peach of an Athlete Role Models. The distinguished honors are given by the Atlanta Area Council and Boy Scouts of America.

At the 41st annual banquet held at Truist Park, Turner was recognized amongst the eight amateur collegiate honorees, while Scissum received the Top Male Athlete Award, the highest honor given.

Each year, the Atlanta Area Council and Boy Scouts of America honor student-athletes from the state of Georgia or a college or university in Georgia, who have distinguished themselves by their character, scholastic achievement, academic excellence and community service – characteristics taught every day in the Scouting program. Every year, 10 collegiate student-athletes are recognized as nominees for the award with two receiving the highest honor of Top Female Athlete and Top Male Athlete.

A native of Marietta, Ga., Scissum was voted a team captain in 2024, recognizing his impact leadership and valued role as a member of the football team. A devoted leader in the community, Scissum was named one of Georgia Tech’s ACC Top Six for Service award recipients in 2024 for his efforts. The redshirt-senior has been a continued participant in Uplifting Experiences, organizing and executing “Lift for Life” fundraisers and an attendee of the Leadership Development Conference, serving as a panelist on multiple occasions. Scissum has committed hundreds of hours to community work, which also includes projects with Salvation Army, St. Jude’s Hospital, Hands on Atlanta, Atlanta Humane Society and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, to name a few. Scissum earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in December 2023 and has continued his graduate studies in the same field.

Turner has been a steady contributor to Georgia Tech’s cross country and track and field teams, while being a servant leader on the campus and in the community. The Medford, N.J., native is a four-time member of the Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll (2020-24) and repeat Dean’s List honoree. She was also the recipient of the Zetroz Systems STEM Scholarship and Possible Women’s Scholarship in 2022. Having faced adversity in overcoming injuries, Turner has been a leader and mentor on the track and field team, but has also devoted time to…