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Mary Ann Willis Awarded the Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award

Mary Ann Willis Awarded the Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award 

Daphne, Ala., September 30, 2022 – Bayside Academy Director of College Counseling Emerita Mary Ann Willis was awarded the Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC). 

According to NACAC, “The Gayle C. Wilson Service to Education Award was named for a fine and outstanding leader who devoted their life to counseling and assisting students in attaining their educational goals. The Wilson Award is presented to NACAC members who, over a period of years, have performed outstanding service to [their] profession.” 

Mrs. Willis spent nearly five decades in education, including 25 years at Bayside Academy. She has served on numerous college and education advisory boards, has published articles on admissions-related topics, presented at national conferences, and serves on the advisory board of College Bound News. 

Bayside Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in grades PK3–12.

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