Syfan Logistics and the Syfan family have been honored with Augusta University’s 2025 President’s Award, the institution’s highest recognition. The award was presented by Augusta University President Russell T. Keen during a luncheon at the Maxwell Alumni House on October 10.
Keen stated, “It is an honor to present my first President’s Award to Syfan Logistics and the Syfan family. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Syfan Logistics, the Syfan family and their entire organization stepped up in a tremendous way for our university, our students, our faculty, our staff, our community and beyond.”
After Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage in Augusta, including disruptions at Augusta University campuses, Syfan Logistics organized donations from its Gainesville, Georgia, community to support Augusta and other affected regions. Supplies such as clothes, food, water, generators, and tools were delivered to those in need.
Jim Syfan, CEO of Syfan Logistics and a member of the University System of Georgia Board of Regents, said, “It’s second nature for us and our team members to respond to disasters like Hurricane Helene. God has been good to us, and he lets us be stewards of his company and his money, and this compels us to share it with our community and with people in need.”
Greg Syfan, president of Syfan Logistics, described the company’s role: “We live in a community that is absolutely awesome, so when we put the word out that there is a need, it doesn’t matter where the need is, this community pulls together and sends the things that we can ship to other locations. We are just one element of that, and that’s the trucking element. We sent clothes, food, water, generators, tools – almost anything you could think of for an event like this.”
A few days after initial deliveries arrived in Augusta, Syfan Logistics arranged a truckload of frozen chicken tenders for the Augusta University community, including Wellstar MCG Health employees and their families. Additionally, Steve Syfan was connected with Golden Harvest Food Bank representatives through Keen. This led to more than 20 pallets of frozen chicken being delivered to families across the greater Augusta area.
Steve Syfan, executive vice president of Syfan companies, said, “It was a blessing to get to talk about our faith and how the Lord took something very difficult and gave us the opportunity to help in a small way. We love giving local, and Augusta is pretty local in the scheme of things.”
Keen added, “At a time when Augusta University faced immense challenges, the Syfan family, Syfan Logistics and their entire community stepped forward with unwavering generosity. Their support extended beyond our students, faculty and staff; it uplifted our entire community. Their commitment to service and compassion exemplifies the very spirit of community stewardship that strengthens institutions and transforms lives.”
