Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently announced several awards honoring employees’ years of service and outstanding professional performance.
Five Years of Service
The following CCC&TI employees were recently presented 5-year service pins: (Front row, left to right) Christine Sprinkle, Joseph Houck, Candice Quackenbush, Kerri Craven, Suzanne Apperson, Mel Rhoney, Amber Steadman, and Jacob Cavanaugh. (Back row, left to right) Michael Frye, Adam Johnson, William Norment, Richard Miller, Tim Wallace, Marshall Walker, and Dakala Ward. (Not pictured: Matthew Anderson, Michael Hancock, Ronald Herald, Frank Pait IV, and Robert Parker.)
10 Years of Service
The following CCC&TI employees were recently presented 10-year service pins: (Front row, left to right) Teresa Asherbraner and Robin Nichols. (Back row, left to right) Corey Hooks, Dr. April Cline, and Jeff Link.
15 Years of Service
The following CCC&TI employees were recently presented 15-year service pins: (Left to right) David DeViney, Lori Moody, Brenda Cloer, and Jasyn Klamborowski. (Not pictured: Jeff Herman.)
20 Years of Service
The following CCC&TI employees were recently presented 20-year service pins: (Front row, left to right) Shari Brown, Lisa Rector, Melissa Darling, Denise Williams and Laura Wollpert. (Back row, left to right) Tom Thielemann, Matt Williams, and Eric Smith. (Not pictured: Wendy Lopez and Miguel Quinteros.)
25 Years of Service
The following CCC&TI employees were recently presented 25-year service pins: (Front row, left to right) Dr. Lauri Stilwell, Stacy Styles, Annette Dula, and Laurie James. (Back row, left to right) Melissa McCarraher, Jennifer Phillips, Jonathan Ritch, and Christina Brinkley.
Colleague of the Year Awards
Members of the college’s faculty and staff are nominated by their colleagues based on quality of work, job performance and collegiality with all personnel, including students, community involvement, professionalism, and other attributes. Pictured are this year’s award winners, from left: Leah Lail, Angela Ruppard, Shari Brown, and Teresa Asherbraner.
Lydia Beam Memorial Award
CCC&TI’s President Dr. Mark Poarch recently presented the 2024 Lydia Beam Memorial Award to Learning Resource Center Program Assistant Laurie James, pictured left of Dr. Poarch. This award was established in 1988 by Dr. H. E. Beam and his family in memory of Lydia Beam. The purpose of the award is to reward a full-time Clerical/Technical/Paraprofessional Assistant with a cash award in recognition of outstanding service to the institution through quality job performance, professionalism, cooperation with other employees, and dedication to the success of the institution.
E.M. Dudley Employee Achievement Award
CCC&TI’s President Dr. Mark Poarch recently presented the 2024 E.M. Dudley Employee Achievement Award to Learning Resource Center Executive Director Laura Benton, pictured right of Dr. Poarch. The award is presented to an employee who has excelled in service to the college, its students and the community.
Donald Lackey Excellence in Teaching
CCC&TI’s President Dr. Mark Poarch recently presented the 2024 Dr. Donald Lackey Award for Excellence in Teaching to Director of Electronic Engineering Technologies, Lucas McGuire, pictured right of Dr. Poarch. The award honors a faculty member who characterizes personal dedication, concern for student welfare and academic excellence.
