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.
Kester Nucum
Most Valuable University Academic Scholarship Student of the Year
Julia Martin
Most Valuable Federal Work Study Student of the Year
August Pitcher
Staff Awards
Excellence in Advising
Robin Eberle
Honorable Mention
College of Engineering
Mary Daniels
College of Engineering
Ashlee Kiser
College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Outstanding Clerical & Supportive Staff Award
Amy Foster
Department of History
Elizabeth Honeycutt
Department of Counseling & Psychology
Peggy Medlin
Department of Geology
Outstanding Professional Award
Ben Clark
Whitson-Hester School of Nursing
Wings of Kindness Winners
Kandy Smith
Julia Gruber
Jonah Hall
John Lee
Amanda Ramsey
Kinsleah Shelton
Barry Ferrell
Andy Reinard
Victor Kline
Special Recognitions
Student Member of Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees
Savannah Griffin
President Ambassadors 2023-23
Sophia Foster
Brynn Hager
Faith Judkins
Colin Martin
Emerald Randolph
Lindsey Taylor
Ellen Williamson
SGA Executive Officers 2022-23
Addison Dorris
President
Jacob Cherry
Vice President
Savanna Griffin
Secretary
J.D. Rankin
Treasurer
SGA Executive Officers 2023-24
Chance Hale
President
Claire Myers
Vice President
Jacob Maclennan
Secretary
Lindsey Taylor
Treasurer
