Timia Mitchell Named SGTC Student of Excellence for Americus Campus

October 24, 2024

Seated (l-r) are SGTC Student of Excellence nominees Debra Monts, Makayla McCants, Jakari Brown, Timia Mitchell, and Maria Favero. Standing (l-r) are instructors Brenda Boone, Sharon Smith, Veronda Cladd, Mary Cross, and Chris Ballauer.

Timia Mitchell of Americus was recently honored as the Student of Excellence for South Georgia Technical College in Americus. Mitchell is a Marketing Management student and was nominated by her instructor, Mary Cross.

“She has been an excellent student that has been very instrumental in helping to get the marketing program to the next level,” Cross said of Mitchell.

Upon accepting the honor, Mitchell thanked Cross as well as her family for support as she pursued her education. She also praised the college, saying “South Georgia Tech has tremendous resources and has provided me with the help I needed to succeed.”

SGTC Student of Excellence winner Timia Mitchell (left) with Marketing Management instructor Mary Cross.

Other students nominated for the award were: Debra Monts of Americus, Accounting, nominated by Brenda Boone; Makayla McCants of Oglethorpe, Business Technology, nominated by Sharon Smith; Jakari Brown of Valdosta, Computer Information Systems, nominated by Veronda Cladd; and Maria Favero of Americus, Sports and Recreation Management, nominated by Chris Ballauer.

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, Mitchell 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.

South Georgia Technical College offers over 200 diplomas, degrees, and technical certificates of credit in a variety of programs plus many opportunities to get involved in campus life beyond the classroom. Apply online at www.southgatech.edu.

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