Celebration of Excellence
Tennessee Tech University faculty, staff and students have made outstanding contributions to their respective professional and academic fields, offices and the entire campus community. The Celebration of Excellence recognizes these achievements. Tennessee Tech is proud to commend their hard work and ongoing dedication.
Student Awards
Derryberry Award
The Derryberry Award, the highest award given to an undergraduate student at Tech, was established in honor of the late Dr. Everett Derryberry who serviced 34 years as president of the university.
This prestigious award is presented to a graduating senior who has exhibited scholastic attainment arising out of moral and intellectual integrity; successful campus activity where participation indicates a commitment to good citizenship, interest in one’s fellow person, and instincts for leadership; and physical vigor as shown by fondness for and success in sports – all of which demonstrate potential for future service and effective leadership in American society.
Addison Dorris
Most Valuable University Academic Scholarship Student of the Year
Kassidy Stryker
Most Valuable Federal Work Study Student of the Year
Caitlyn Petrey
Staff Awards
Excellence in Advising
Ping-Chi (Peter) Lee
Danyelle Hawkins
Outstanding Clerical & Supportive Staff Award
Christine Hatley
Irene Mauk
Outstanding Professional Award
Leslie Fralix
Wings of Kindness Winners
Doug Hensley
Mary McCaskey
Angie Smith
Jessie Medley
Jessie Vazquez
Rachel Mannahan
Stephanie Richards
Michele Lee Niec
Miranda Wilson
Tiff Rector
Pedro Arce
Carlos Galindo Cure
George Chitiyo
Lee Wray
Joni Gilmore
Mark Creter
Lisa Brown
Special Recognitions
Student Member of Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees
Addison Dorris
President Ambassadors 2023-24
Caitlin Dodson
Nicholas Fish
Sophia Foster
Lauren Grimes
Faith Judkins
Pooja Patel
Emma Grace Sullivan
Lindsey Taylor
Ellen Williamson
SGA Executive Officers 2023-24
Chance Hall
President
Claire Myers
Vice President
Jeb MacLennan
Secretary
Lindsey Taylor
Treasurer
SGA Executive Officers 2024-25
Kelsey Hewitt
President
Harrison Simpson
Vice President
Braxton Westbrook
Secretary
Cheyenne Bare
Treasurer