Charity Brown Honored as SGTC Student of Excellence

February 18, 2026
Pictured are nominees for SGTC Student of excellence and their instructors. Seated (l-r) are nominees Serenity Smith, Alicia Knight, Charity Brown, Jack Dickerson, Keyara Williams, Alyssa Price and Jamyron Clayton. Standing (l-r) are instructors Andre Robinson, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Teresa McCook, Ricky Watzlowick, Jaye Cripe, Sheri Bass, and Jennifer Childs.
Pictured are nominees for SGTC Student of excellence and their instructors. Seated (l-r) are nominees Serenity Smith, Alicia Knight, Charity Brown, Jack Dickerson, Keyara Williams, Alyssa Price and Jamyron Clayton. Standing (l-r) are instructors Andre Robinson, Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie, Teresa McCook, Ricky Watzlowick, Jaye Cripe, Sheri Bass, and Jennifer Childs.

Charity Brown of Griffin was recognized recently as the South Georgia Technical College Student of Excellence for February. Brown studies Criminal Justice and was nominated for the honor by instructor Teresa McCook.

“Charity is an outstanding student,” McCook said. “She consistently demonstrates dedication, kindness, and a strong work ethic. She’s always striving to do her best.”

Upon accepting the honor, Brown said “this award reminds me that excellence isn’t just about achievement, but about character, humility, and serving others. I will continue to do my best and to be a light and a leader to others.”

Each month, students from select divisions are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors. The Student of Excellence is chosen based on a number of criteria, including grades, work ethics, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion.

As the winner, Brown was awarded 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. 

Other nominees for the award were: Serenity Smith of Blakely, Barbering, nominated by Andre Robinson; Alicia Knight of Montezuma, Cosmetology, nominated by Dorothea Lusane-McKenzie; Jack Dickerson of Buena Vista, Culinary Arts, nominated by Ricky Watzlowick; Keyara Williams of Smithville, Early Childhood Care & Education, nominated by Jaye Cripe; Alyssa Price of Plains, Medical Assisting, nominated by Sheri Bass; and Jamyron Clayton of Americus, Practical Nursing, nominated by Jennifer Childs. Each nominee was awarded with a nomination certificate and an exclusive student of excellence t-shirt.

South Georgia Technical College students excel in over 200 programs leading to a degree, diploma, or technical certificate of credit. See descriptions of all SGTC programs and apply for enrollment at www.southgatech.edu.