Kendall Phillips of Ellaville was recently recognized as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for April. Phillips studies Automotive Technology and was nominated by instructor Brandon Dean.
“Kendall exemplifies all the qualities of a Student of Excellence,” Dean said. “I’m proud to nominate her for this award.”
Phillips was stunned to receive the honor. “I really didn’t expect to be up here. Thanks to my instructors for believing in me more than I believe in myself some days.”
The Student of Excellence is selected based on a number of criteria, including grades, work ethics, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion. Each month, students from certain divisions selected for that month are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors.
For April, the top students from transportation programs were recognized, including: Ja’marion Baldwin of Oglethorpe, Aircraft Structural Technology, nominated by Jason Wisham; Jonathan Soper of Warner Robins, Auto Collision Repair Technology, nominated by Starlyn Sampson; Nicholas White of Ellaville, Aviation Maintenance Technology, nominated by Victoria Herron; Mario Garcia of Orlando, FL, Avionics Maintenance Technology, nominated by Charles Christmas; Brayden Pilkenton of Molena, Diesel Equipment Technology, nominated by Chase Shannon; and Brian Jordan of Cordele, Motorsports Vehicle Technology, nominated by Kevin Beaver.
As the winner, Phillips was awarded with a plaque of recognition, a personal letter of recommendation from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a $50 check for her accomplishments. Additionally, her name will be displayed on SGTC’s digital marquee as well as inscribed on a plaque in Hicks Hall among previous Student of Excellence winners. Each nominee was awarded with a nomination certificate and an exclusive student of excellence t-shirt.
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