A-B Tech is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 NISOD Excellence Awards. NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership at community and technical colleges. The Annual Excellence Awards specifically recognize faculty, staff, and administrators who make a difference at their institution. The following employees from across the college were identified and selected by a group of Deans, Executive Directors, Associate VPs, and VPs:

Instructional Services:

• Christy Andrews, Chair of Nursing
• Pam Baker, Administrative Assistant, Business & Hospitality Education
• Shelly Blackburn, Chair of Academic Related Instruction
• Debbie Cromwell, Director of Work-Based Learning
• Buddy Tignor, Instructor, Biology

Economic & Workforce Development/Con Ed:

• Ronnie Copeland, Lead Case Manager & Coordinator, NC Works
• Daphne Carson, Specialist, Small Business Center
• Emma Harper, Assistant, EWDCE Records & Registration

Student Services:

• Megan Triplett, Assistant, Financial Aid
• Patricia Hughes, Coordinator, Student Life and Development

Business & Finance:

• Peter Smith, Procurement Card Coordinator, Business Services
• Jane Ellis, Administrator, Facilities Support

Information Technology:

• Katie Hast, Security Policy & Compliance Coordinator

HR/OD:

• Darinda Noah, Employment Specialist

President’s Office (College Advancement, CRM, Research & Planning):

• Susan Ikenberry, Analyst, Research & Planning

This group of employees really does make a difference in the lives of our students, employees, and community every day by their dedication that goes above and beyond.