At Mayor Georgia Lord's Celebration of Life Ceremony on Jan. 21, 2022, her family announced two legacy projects, including a scholarship to Franklin Pierce University in her name. Mayor Lord was integral in bringing Franklin Pierce University to Goodyear and received an honorary doctorate degree from the university in 2019.

The family also announced the Georgia T. Lord Arts, Culture and Civic Engagement Awards to honor Goodyear residents of all ages for creative and public projects that enhance the beauty and advancement of the community.

Goodyear is proud to announce that the scholarships and awards for the Georgia T. Lord Mayor Select Art Awards will be funded by the Georgia T. Lord Arts, Culture and Civic Engagement Awards. Artwork submissions by Goodyear high school students are now being accepted. The Mayor Select Program was very close to Mayor Lord's heart. She worked closed with the city's Arts and Culture staff to develop the idea and enjoyed sharing the creative, inspiring artwork of some of the city's youngest artists with the community. 

“We are so grateful for the outpouring of love,” said Mayor Lord’s daughter, Kim Stewart. “She cared deeply for this city, and she loved working to make Goodyear everyone’s home - and a home for generations to come. There will never be another Georgia T. Lord, but we know there are others in this community who could be that great next leader if given the right chance and that’s why our family has been working on legacy projects.”  

Donations can be sent to: Mayor Georgia T. Lord, Arts, Culture and Civic Awards, City of Goodyear, 190 N. Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338.