Continuing a Legacy: Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship and Positive Athlete Renew Statewide Partnership
ATLANTA, GA – October 16, 2026 – Positive Athlete is thrilled to announce the continued partnership with the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. This multi-year partnership continues a powerful legacy of supporting and honoring exceptional high school baseball student-athletes throughout Metro Atlanta.
Under the renewed agreement, it includes dedicated funding for the 2026–27 academic year to directly support student-athletes, featuring three prestigious "Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarships" designated for Metro Atlanta baseball athletes.
As the official Presenting Partner of the Most Positive Baseball Athletes and the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarships, the partnership delivers extensive recognition and community engagement events.
"We are deeply honored to continue our partnership with the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship," said Andy Williams, Southeast Region Director at Positive Athlete. "Their steadfast support allows us to shine a spotlight on remarkable young baseball players across Georgia who exemplify leadership, character, and positivity both on and off the field."
"Partnering with Positive Athlete provides a meaningful way to honor Britt's memory by investing in the character and futures of student-athletes in our community," said Matt Reeves, Program Director of the the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship. "We are proud to continue this journey and celebrate the incredible young leaders stepping up across Georgia."
For more information about the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship, visit www.brittkearce.org. To nominate a deserving 9th-12th grade baseball player for Positive Athlete recognition, visit www.positiveathlete.org/georgia.
About the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship
Founded in 2021, the Britt Kearce Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of Coach Britt Kearce, a beloved mentor and guiding light in the Metro-Atlanta baseball community. The foundation awards scholarships to baseball players who embody Coach Kearce's values: love for the game of baseball, commitment to self-improvement, and positive influence in the community.
About Positive Athlete
Positive Athlete is a national organization that seeks to promote the benefits of positivity to young athletes around the country through awards, scholarships, career-readiness programming, and special opportunities. Active across all 50 states, Positive Athlete recognizes high school athletes who lead with character, resilience, service, and leadership both in and out of sport. Since 2013, Positive Athlete has recognized thousands of student-athletes nationwide and awarded more than $825,000 in scholarships and special opportunities.
Media Contacts:
Andy Williams
Director, Positive Athlete
Phone: 404-810-9177
Haidyn McElhaney
The Edge Agency
Email: Haidyn@theedgeagency.net
Phone: 678-634-0960
