Kevin and Brittany Kisner recognized with President's Award from Augusta University

May 9—Aiken native and PGA Tour golfer Kevin Kisner and his wife Brittany were recently recognized for their philanthropic efforts in the CSRA.

On May 5, Augusta University President Brooks A. Keel announced the couple received the university's philanthropic award at the President's Spring Celebration. They donated $1 million to the Children's Hospital of Georgia, the first installment of a $5.3 million pledge.

"One of my greatest honors as president of Augusta University is to present the President's Award to those who have made a remarkable impact on our institution," Keel said. "It takes a leadership gift from people in our community like Kevin and Brittany Kisner to truly make a difference in what we do here. The Kisners are not just giving money, they are helping us build a dedicated program in pediatric development and behavioral health that will serve children and impact them for their lifetimes."

The couple created the Kevin and Brittany Kisner Foundation to create positive environments for children through education, health and sports.

"I've always wanted to give back once I reached a platform such that I could give back," Kevin Kisner said.

Their foundation gave the Kisners a chance to give back to the Children's Hospital of Georgia, and they noticed a need for more pediatric development and behavioral health services.

"We felt like we started so small in what we were able to do, but through personal giving and giving of the foundation, and then going out to other donors and asking them to give to this endowment, it is unbelievable that we can reach a point where we could receive an award like this," Brittany Kisner said.

"To be thought of by the president that we've done enough to get an award with his name on it — that's pretty spectacular," Kevin Kisner said.

In November 2021, the Kisners pledged $5.3 million to help establish and name a center for pediatric development, behavioral health and wellness at Children's Hospital of Georgia. They gave $300,000 as an immediate gift, and their $1 million gift last week was the first installment of the commitment.

To learn about the Kisner Foundation, visit the website.

Samantha Winn covers the city of North Augusta, with a focus on government and community oriented business. Follow her on Twitter: @samanthamwinn and on Facebook and Instagram: @swinnnews.