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.
Harrison Simpson
Most Valuable University Academic Scholarship Student of the Year
Lexi Christian
Most Valuable Federal Work Study Student of the Year
Janette Villagas-Montano
Staff Awards
Excellence in Advising
Ahmed Abounassif
Laura Roberson
Outstanding Clerical & Supportive Staff Award
Jamie Evans
Lee Bledsoe
Lisa Bowman
Tammy Martorana
Outstanding Professional Award
Kevin Harris
Wings of Kindness Winners
Emmie Acuff
Julie Baker
Brian Birdwell
Ricky Cartwright
Laramie Eisenstein
Raven Holloway
Victor Kline
Michele Niec
Queen Ogbomo
Allison Szymanski
Special Recognitions
Student Member of Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees
Braxton Westbrook
President Ambassadors 2025-26
Mahalah Boone
Hannah-Grace Boswell
Alana Brown
Luke Davis
Claire Eastburn
Jimmy Guadalupe
Colby Jones
Hudson Koehler
Ethan Powell
Tyler Quire
Emma Grace Sullivan
Ellen Williamson
John Williamson
SGA Executive Officers 2025-26
Cheyenne Bare
President
Maya Seitz
Vice President
Autumn Cecil
Secretary
Jimmy Guadalupe
Treasurer