THE PATRICIA GRICE
MOVER OF MOUNTAINS AWARD
2025 Recipient - Dr. Martha Tingen
Dr. Martha Tingen is a renowned bio-behavioral nurse researcher dedicated to preventing illness and promoting healthier lives through early intervention. As a professor at the Medical College of Georgia and director of Tobacco Control at the Georgia Cancer Center, her research focuses on substance abuse prevention, cancer detection, and reducing health disparities, particularly among African-American families. She leads efforts to combat tobacco, opioid, and prescription drug abuse, as well as initiatives addressing childhood asthma, obesity, and alcohol misuse.
Beyond her research, Dr. Tingen is deeply committed to community health. She spearheads suicide prevention efforts across Richmond, Columbia, and Jones counties, working to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help. Her mission is simple but profound: empower individuals to choose life.
Through her unwavering dedication, Dr. Tingen embodies the spirit of service and compassion that the The Patricia Grice Mover of Mountains Award honors.
In Honor of Pat Grice
Pat Grice dedicated her life to ensuring those around her had the resources to thrive. A beloved member of Columbia County, she spent countless hours delivering food to students, clothing families in crisis, supporting seniors, and stocking local food pantries. Though she is no longer with us, her legacy of compassion and service lives on.
The Pat Grice Mover of Mountains Award honors individuals who embody her spirit of selflessness, dedication, and generosity. Recipients go above and beyond to uplift their community, making a lasting impact through their time, talents, and unwavering commitment.
