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Several Awards Conferred at Annual Employee Awards Ceremony

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Ogeechee Technical College celebrated excellence and dedication at this year’s Faculty and Staff Meeting and Awards Ceremony, hosted by OTC President Lori Durden on January 27 in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. Four prestigious awards were presented during the event, including the Adjunct/Non-credit Instructor of the Year, Support Staff Award, Leadership Award, and the coveted Diamond Award. 

The annual ceremony is an opportunity for college faculty and staff to come together and celebrate the victories and achievements of the past year. Among those achievements are the awards granted to several special individuals who were recognized by their peers for their outstanding contributions to our College’s mission.

The following awards are listed in the order they were conferred:

Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor of the Year: Michele Rice

The Adjunct/Non-Credit Instructor of the Year Award honors an outstanding part-time instructor who makes significant contributions to the College through teaching, service and leadership in their fields:

“During my time as an OTC faculty member I taught many students pursuing their careers through the pathways that we offered,” said Rice. “Now I am able to give back to technical education by being an adjunct faculty member. I will always promote and support technical education.”

Leadership Award: Michelle Fields, Assistant Director for Admissions

The Leadership Award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee who has shown leadership in contributing to the mission and success of Ogeechee Technical College. The following comment was submitted in support of Michelle:

“She exemplifies dedication, professionalism, and compassion in everything that she does. A tireless worker, she steps in without hesitation whenever we face staffing shortages or unexpected challenges. Thoughtful and giving, she brings a balance and perspective to the workplace, often reminding others, myself included, that it’s important to step back, recharge, and take care of ourselves.”

Support Staff of the Year: Amanda White, Programmer Analyst

The Support Staff of the Year Award recognizes and honors an outstanding employee who has made significant contributions to the mission and success of Ogeechee Technical College and brings attention to the importance of support personnel. The following comment was submitted in support of Amanda:

“This individual has proven herself a leader worthy of the highest honor, and I would like to see her name inscribed among those who have served with distinction.  Her dedication burns bright and unwavering, a flame that neither wind nor rain can extinguish.”

Diamond Award: Elise Boyett, Assistant Director for Financial Aid

The Diamond Award recognizes and honors an exceptional employee who goes the extra mile and exemplifies excellence in such things as customer service, innovation, improved efficiency, a positive attitude, teamwork, community service and exemplary service to the College. The following nomination comment was submitted in support of Elise:

“She is one of the most remarkably supportive individuals that I have seen in my tenure at OTC. Some people talk the talk, she doesn’t have to because she quietly, persistently, with grace and joy, walks the walk to help her colleagues and our students. She is the epitome of an Ogeechee Tech Diamond.”

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