Office of the President
Celebration of Excellence
Tennessee Tech University faculty, staff and students have made outstanding contributions
to their respective professional and academic fields, offices and the entire campus
community. The Celebration of Excellence recognizes these achievements. Tennessee
Tech is proud to commend their hard work and ongoing dedication.
Student Awards
Derryberry Award
The Derryberry Award, the highest award given to an undergraduate student at Tech, was established in honor of the late Dr. Everett Derryberry who serviced 34 years as president of the university.
This prestigious award is presented to a graduating senior who has exhibited scholastic attainment arising out of moral and intellectual integrity; successful campus activity where participation indicates a commitment to good citizenship, interest in one’s fellow person, and instincts for leadership; and physical vigor as shown by fondness for and success in sports – all of which demonstrate potential for future service and effective leadership in American society.
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Rachel Baker |
Faculty Awards
Caplenor Award
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Dr. Satish Mahajan, Director |
Outstanding Faculty Awards in Teaching
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Mary Fornehead, Assistant Professor |
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Robby Sanders, Associate Professor |
Outstanding Faculty Award for Professional Service
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Sarah Guimaraes, Lecturer |
General Education Award for Outstanding Teaching
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Philip Davis Jr., Instructor |
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Mark Rogers, Lecturer |
Award for Excellence in Creative Inquiry Instruction
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Dr. Mari Ramler, Assistant Professor |
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Dr. Julie Stepp, Associate Professor |
Award for Excellence in Creative Inquiry Mentoring
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Dr. Duckbong Kim, Assistant Professor |
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Rena Wood, Assistant Professor |
Scholar-Mentor Award
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Indranil Bhattacharya, Associate Professor |
Scholastic Research Award
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Chad Luke, Associate Professor |
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Michael Olsen, Assistant Professor |
Staff Awards
Excellence in Advising
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Whitney Foust, Advisor |
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Brandi Lovin, Advisor |
Outstanding Professional Award
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Ashley Askenson, Director of Graduate Studies |
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Cassandra Gronendyke, Coordinator |
Outstanding Clerical & Supportive Staff Award
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Geri Anna Alcorn, Administrative Associate |
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Sharon Buckner, Financial Associate |
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Megan Cooper, Administrative Associate |
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Alisha Looper, Financial Associate |
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Kathleen Lordo, Administrative Associate |
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award
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Julie Baker, Associate Dean |
