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.
Shelley Edwards
Chemical Engineering
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Most Valuable Work Study Student
Madisson Flanagan
Multicultural Affairs
Most Valuable Scholarship Student
Hannah Cowan
History
Faculty Awards
Caplenor Award
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Dr. Ismail Fidan, Professor |
Outstanding Faculty Awards in Teaching
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Dr. Melissa Geist, Professor |
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Dr. Adam Holley, Associate Professor |
Outstanding Faculty Award for Professional Service
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Dr. Helen Hunt, Assistant Professor |
General Education Award for Outstanding Teaching
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Ms. K. Bevin Butler, Adjunct Instructor |
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Dr. Richard Pirkle, Senior Instructor |
Award for Excellence in First-Year Instruction
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Mr. Michael Clark, Adjunct Instructor |
Award for Excellence in Creative Inquiry Instruction
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Dr. Ted Pelton, Professor |
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Dr. Helen Hunt, Assistant Professor |
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Dr. Lauren Michel, Assistant Professor, |
Award for Excellence in Creative Inquiry Mentoring
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Dr. Tania Datta, Associate Professor |
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Dr. Lauren Michel, Assistant Professor, |
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Dr. Nikki Panter, Lecturer |
Scholar-Mentor Award
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Dr. Kristen Deiter, Associate Professor |
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Dr. Jennifer Meadows, Assistant Professor |
Scholastic Research Award
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Dr. Shelly Marasi, Assistant Professor |
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Dr. Lauren Michel, Assistant Professor, |
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Dr. Janet Isbell, Associate Professor |
Staff Awards
Excellence in Advising
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Dr. Amanda Carroll, Lecturer |
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Laura Nisbet, Advisor |
Outstanding Professional Staff Award
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Catherine Wallace, Assistant to the Vice President |
Outstanding Clerical Staff Award
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Sharon Stevenson, Administrative Associate 3 |
Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award
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Rose Black, Circulation/Front Desk Supervisor |
