Champions for Technical Education Awards
Southern Crescent Technical College recently held its Champions for Technical Education Awards Celebration with Henry County Board of Commissioners Chair Carlotta Harrell and Henry County Development Authority Executive Director Josh Fenn being honored.
The SCTC Foundation hosted the event Sept. 12 in the Frank and Constance Allen Johnson Event Center to recognize champions for technical education in the eight counties that the college serves and beyond the service area.
Each of the champions received an award which was a glass-enclosed dome with a stainless-steel cube designed and made by SCTC machine tool technology students and their instructor, Keith Smith.
The award included designs representing the four pillars that define SCTC’s Champions for Technical Education — workforce, resources, partnerships and education.
“Building strong students, strong careers, and strong communities is all about partnerships, and you are shining examples of partnerships,” SCTC President Dr. Irvin Clark said. “The college would not be as successful without your steadfast support, so tonight is all about honoring you and your commitment to the college, the foundation, and most importantly, our students.”
Honorees included:
Butts County Champion: Bob White, executive director of the Butts County Industrial Development Authority.
Fayette County Champions: Kim Learnard, mayor of Peachtree City, and Jack Smith, former chairman of the Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation.
Henry County Champion: Josh Fenn, executive director of the Henry County Industrial Development Authority. Carlotta Harrell, chairwoman of the Henry County Board of Commissioners.
Jasper County Champion: Kenny Garland, superintendent of Jasper County Charter Schools.
Lamar County Champions: Kathy Oxford, executive director of the Lamar County Industrial Development Authority. Scott Swafford, former chairman of the Southern Crescent Technical College board of directors.
Pike County Champion: Dee and Eric McLeroy, principals of McLeroy Inc.
Spalding County Champions: Georgia District 74 Rep. Karen Mathiak, R-Griffin. Chad Pruitt, CEO and principal for the Griffin Regional College and Career Academy.
Upson County Champions: Hoppy Hopkins, former chairman of the Southern Crescent Technical College Foundation. Taylor Smith, economic director for the City of Thomaston.
Corporate Champion: Chris Schier, vice president for Technical Training Aids.
Donor Champion: Sam Allen, college supporter.
Lifetime Champions: Tom Gardner, Harry Kierbow and Elaine White, Dundee Community Association.
Source: Champions for Technical Education Awards
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