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2025 Golden Helix Award For Community Service

Posted on Thursday, October 9, 2025

ARCS Foundation Atlanta Chapter has been honored with the 2025 Golden Helix Award for Community Service by Georgia Life Sciences. The award was presented on August 26th at the Georgia Life Sciences Summit and accepted by Frances Swensson, President of ARCS Atlanta. 

“We are deeply honored to receive the Golden Helix Award. This recognition highlights both the dedication of our members and the extraordinary achievements of our scholars, whose work is advancing science, improving health, and strengthening Georgia’s life science community.”

In presenting the award, Maria Thacker Goethe, President and CEO of Georgia Life Sciences, said, “ARCS Atlanta’s steadfast commitment to advancing science, research and innovation through support of emerging scholars aligns deeply with our mission to foster a healthier, more informed future. Their impact in our community is both measurable and inspiring.”

The Golden Helix Awards recognize excellence and achievement in Georgia’s life sciences sector, celebrating individuals, companies, and institutions whose contributions drive scientific discovery, health innovation, and economic growth.

To see more pictures of the Golden Helix Award presentation and the GLS Summit, please visit the Event Highlights page on our ARCS Atlanta website.