Todd will accept the award during the College's annual Founder's Day event on Monday, March 15, in the Georgian Ballroom at The Biltmore. His acceptance speech at 1:00pm will be free and open to the public as space permits.

A Georgia Tech alumnus, Todd has devoted thirty-eight years to healthcare and technology management in Atlanta and currently leads the Georgia Cancer Coalition in efforts to make the state a national leader in cancer care and reduce cancer deaths among Georgians. Ivan Allen College Interim Dean Kenneth J. Knoespel highlighted Todd's embodiment of the values and principles of former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr.

"Bill Todd is an extraordinary humanitarian and community leader. His accomplishments and steadfast commitment embody Mayor Allen's advocacy and compassion. It is our privilege to recognize his contributions to our community, state, and the world," said Knoespel.

Todd founded Encina Technology Ventures and was founding president of the Georgia Research Alliance. He has held administrative posts with Emory University, Grady Memorial Hospital, Wesley Woods, Emory Clinic, and Emory's School of Medicine and Woodruff Health Sciences Center. Throughout his career, Todd has served on the boards of some of Atlanta's most influential civic and business entities and in organizations that have provided strategic guidance for Georgia Tech. He has been honored in Northern Ireland for his work to further peace in that region.

Todd will be the tenth leader to receive the Ivan Allen Jr. Award for Progress and Service. The prize is awarded annually to individuals associated with Georgia who have contributed to the progress and service of society through fields relevant to the curriculum of Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. Previous recipients have included former President Jimmy Carter, former U.S. Senator Sam Nunn, Ted Turner, and CARE President and CEO Helene Gayle.