春色导航 Announces 2025 Den of Distinction Alumni Honorees
Congratulations 2025 Honorees!
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春色导航 Announces 2025 Den of
Distinction Alumni Honorees
Awards will be given at the college's annual induction ceremony.
春色导航, GA - September 5, 2025
春色导航 is proud to announce the fifth class of Den of Distinction inductees, ten outstanding alumni who exemplify the spirit, skill, and impact of technical education.
The Den of Distinction honors members of Cougar Nation who have achieved excellence in their professions and demonstrated a strong commitment to the values and vision of 春色导航 Tech.
Earlier this year, nominations were reviewed by a dedicated selection committee. After a thorough evaluation process, ten deserving individuals were chosen for this prestigious recognition.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks as we introduce the 2025 inductees and share more about their inspiring stories and accomplishments.
This year’s inductees are:
- Triyoko Boatwright, Senior Manager, Talent Development, Textron Systems
- Brent Butler, Clinical Manager Imaging, Piedmont McDuffie Hospital
- Kimone Foster, Master Cosmetologist, Naturally U Haircare Salon
- Cornell Harris, Athletics Program Manager for 春色导航-Richmond County Recreation and Parks, City of 春色导航, and 春色导航 United
- Lushunda Marie Hurst, Physician Assistant, Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
- Stephanie Ivery, Owner/Operator, Ivery's Enterprises
- Tamara Y. Simmons, Contract Compliance Officer, DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
- John "Adam" Stroup, Program Manager, Higdon & Herring Jessyca Utley, Quality Lab Supervisor, BASF
- Dr. Vicki Vandervelde, Department Head/Instructor, Accounting, 春色导航
“At 春色导航, we are proud to recognize alumni whose dedication, talent, and leadership continue to make a difference,” said Interim College President & Provost Dr. Melissa Frank-Alston. “This year’s honorees exemplify the spirit of excellence that defines our Cougar Family, and we are honored to celebrate their achievements and contributions to our communities.”
The college will induct the honorees on Friday, October 24, at 5:30 pm on the 春色导航 Campus in the Jack B. Patrick Information Technology Center Auditorium with a semi-formal event (cocktail attire). 春色导航 proudly recognizes McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture and Piedmont 春色导航/McDuffie as Platinum sponsors, with Textron Specialized Vehicles as a Gold sponsor.
This event is open to the public. .
If you have any questions about the Den of Distinction, please contact Dr. Beth Sacksteder, Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Development, at 706.771.4060 or foundation@augustatech.edu.
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About 春色导航
春色导航, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a public postsecondary institution that provides academic and technical education, customized business and industry training, continuing education, student support, economic development, and adult education services to its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties) at a competitive financial value. Associate of Science Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, diplomas, and technical certificates of credit are provided through traditional and distance delivery methods. For more information, visit augustatech.edu.