Nykeria Wright Honored as SGTC Student of Excellence

October 30, 2020
SGTC Student of Excellence overall winner Nykeria Wright (left) and nominees (top, l-r) Brandon Gooden, Gloria Taylor, and (bottom) Michael Driggers.
SGTC Student of Excellence overall winner Nykeria Wright (left) and nominees (top, l-r) Brandon Gooden, Gloria Taylor, and (bottom) Michael Driggers.

Nykeria Wright, a Marketing Management student from Americus, was recently honored as the October Student of Excellence for the South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) Americus campus. She was nominated for the award by Marketing instructor Mary Cross.

“Nykeria has a great work ethic and she’s an excellent student,” Cross said. “I’m very proud of her.”

Asked how she felt about being awarded the Student of Excellence distinction, Wright said “I appreciate Mrs. Cross for nominating me. I’ve worked hard, and I’m proud to receive this honor.”

Other students recognized by their instructors as outstanding students in their program areas were: Brandon Gooden of Americus, Sports and Fitness Management, nominated by Athletic Director James Frey; Gloria Taylor of Leslie, Accounting, nominated by instructor Brenda Boone; and Michael Driggers of Americus, Computer Support Specialist, nominated by instructor Andrea Ingram.

Each month, students from certain divisions selected for that month are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors. The Student of Excellence is chosen based on a number of criteria, including grades, work ethics, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion.

As the winner, Wright was awarded with a plaque of recognition, a personal letter of recommendation from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a $50 check for her accomplishments. Additionally, her name will be displayed on SGTC’s digital marquee as well as inscribed on a plaque in Hicks Hall among previous Student of Excellence winners. Each nominee was awarded with a nomination certificate and an exclusive student of excellence t-shirt.

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