Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute recently announced several awards honoring employees’ outstanding service and professional performance in their work on behalf of the institution over the last academic year. Details are in the captions below:
Colleague of the Year Awards
Members of the college’s faculty and staff are nominated by their colleagues based on quality of work, job performance and collegiality with all personnel, including students, community involvement, professionalism, and other attributes. Pictured are this year’s award winners, from left: Carlee Lunsford, Greg Watson, Tuesday Sigmon, Alison Beard and Robert Miller.
Lydia Beam Memorial Award
CCC&TI’s President Dr. Mark Poarch (right) recently presented the 2025 Lydia Beam Memorial Award to Healthcare Programs and Technology Program Assistant Kassandra Martinez, (left). This award was established in 1988 by Dr. H. E. Beam and his family in memory of Lydia Beam. The purpose of the award is to reward a full-time Technical/Paraprofessional Assistant with a cash award in recognition of outstanding service to the institution through quality job performance, professionalism, cooperation with other employees, and dedication to the success of the institution.
E.M. Dudley Employee Recognition Award
CCC&TI’s President Dr. Mark Poarch (right) recently presented the 2025 E.M. Dudley Employee Achievement Award to Distance Learning Support Technician Margo Rice, (left). The award is presented to an employee who has excelled in service to the college, its students and the community.
Dr. Donald W. Lackey Award for Excellence
CCC&TI’s President Dr. Mark Poarch (right) recently presented the 2025 Dr. Donald Lackey Award for Excellence to Religion/Humanities Instructor Keith Starnes (left). The award honors a faculty member who characterizes personal dedication, concern for student welfare and academic excellence.
