24 Aug 2020 CBC presents employee awards
The 2020 CBC Employee of the Year award was presented to Tonya Hammontree, director of financial aid. Dr. Dusty Bender was presented a 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award at CBC. Dr. Blake Duffield was presented a 2020 Outstanding Faculty Award at CBC.
Central Baptist College recently honored faculty and staff for their service to the college during the annual Pre-College Meeting for all employees.
Years of service awards are presented to employees beginning in their third year of employment, and then every five years:
40 years of service
Dr. Dusty Bender, social studies department chair and professor of history
30 years of service
Dr. Beth Cantrell, business department chair and professor of business
20 years of service
Lisa Padgett, admissions analyst
15 years of service
Tonya Hammontree, director of financial aid
Dr. Earl Johnson, associate professor of music
Jill McCollum, director of dining services
Dr. Aaron New, behavioral sciences department chair and professor of psychology and counseling
Jim Turner, assistant professor of music
Rachel Whittingham, learning resources division chair and director of Story Library
10 years of service
Mechelle Cargile, director of human resources
Jessica Faulkner, director of alumni engagement
Ken Prophete, wresting coach
5 years of service
Paul Cherry, vice president of finance
Steve Elder, PACE department chair and director of PACE and online studies
Dr. Delena Gammill, education department chair and professor of education
Allison Lightfoot, public services librarian
Dr. Kateryna Pitchford, associate professor of business
3 years of service
Marieca Ashworth, student services coordinator
Angela Brantley, business office accountant
Duffy Guyton, director of church relations
Erik Holth, sports information director
Bobby Jeffers, dining services night manager
Justin Moore, director of admissions
Amber Strain, professor of mathematics
Central Baptist College presents two awards each year that are based on guiding principles found in the book “The Fred Factor.” All employees are given this book as part of their orientation process upon initial hire.The Fred Award was presented to Bobby Wilkey for the way he exemplifies each of the four principles of being a “Fred,” which are making a difference each day, having a heart for people, changing ordinary moments into memorable ones and leading by example. The C.A.R.E. (Creating a Rare Experience) Award was presented to Byron Baker for his work in benefitting the employees, students and visitors of CBC.
2020 Outstanding Faculty Awards were presented by Dr. Gary McAllister, vice president for academic affairs, to Dr. Blake Duffield and Dr. Dusty Bender.
The 2020 Employee of the Yearaward was also announced. Nominated by letter or email to the CBC president, the employee was required to meet the following criteria: loyalty to the institution, demonstration of a good work ethic, positive attitude toward fellow workers and students, and professionalism. The 2020 Employee of the Year award was presented to Tonya Hammontree, director of financial aid.
