Please consider submitting a presentation that supports the theme of engaging our educators in ocean discoveries along Georgia's coast. Priority will be given to sessions that include: strong content/data correlations to the conference theme,  reusable activities and resources, and tangible takeaways.

You may also sign up to present a "tide pool session," a shorter abbreviated way to share ideas and activities that work for you! 

We have an ideal location right on the beach so if you have an idea or activity fit for the outdoors we would love to participate!

2026 Call for Proposals to be Announced Soon

GAME offers scholarships to offset the cost of attending the annual conference. These scholarships cover conference registration (approximately a $140 value) and do not include cost of travel or lodging for the conference.  All recipients are required to submit an article or classroom activity for publication in the GAME eNewsletter.  All applications will be confidential and only reviewed by the Scholarship Committee members.  If the applicant is unable to attend once the scholarship is awarded, the applicant must contact Beth Kostka (beth.kostka@lovett.org)  immediately in order to provide an opportunity for the scholarship to be awarded to the next qualified applicant.

 The following scholarships are available:

✔      Margaret Olson Memorial Travel Scholarship (Coastal Connections):  Awarded in memory of Margaret Olson to a GAME member who made the coastal connection by bringing the coast inland if the individuals could not make their way to the coast. 

✔      New Membership Scholarship(Expanding Audience):  Awarded to an individual seeking GAME membership for the first time.

✔      GAME Conference Scholarship:  Awarded to a current GAME member with a financial need to offset conference costs.

✔      Mare Timmons Scholarship: Awarded in memory of Mare Timmons to a GAME member who is a young professional working to enhance ocean literacy in their community.  

Click Here for GAME scholarship application Google form

Each year, GAME presents the opportunity to awards members and educators one of up to five $100 mini grants for educational purposes both in and out of the classroom.  

On the attached form, clearly state how your receipt of the mini grant would further marine education in and out of your classroom. 

You must include the following information in your mini grant proposal:

        a. Your name, institution, and title within your institution

        b. A title for your mini grant

        c. Tie to Ocean Literacy Principles

        d. Tie to Georgia Standards of Excellence

        e. Timeline of Implementation

Recipients will be awarded their mini grant at the annual conference during our luncheon.  Only those members attending the conference will be eligible to receive the mini grant. You must also be willing to commit to sharing your mini grant experience with our GAME audience via newsletter or social media. 

Email completed applications to: gamarineexec@gmail.com 

2026 Mini Grant Application Window to be Announced