黑料正能量 recognized outstanding employees of 2025 at its annual employee appreciation ceremony.
Director of Admissions and Records Jennifer Mayo received the Professional Staff Employee of the Year Award. She was recognized for continually seeking ways to improve processes and enhance students鈥� experience with the College.
鈥淛ennifer鈥檚 deep technical knowledge, combined with her problem-solving ability and patient, approachable demeanor, makes her an invaluable resource and a trusted campus-wide partner,鈥� Mayo鈥檚 nominator said. 鈥淗er tireless commitment sets a powerful example of professionalism and integrity.鈥�
The Operational and Maintenance Staff Employee of the Year Award went to Housekeeper Jollette Newsome. 鈥淛ollette is the kind of person who doesn鈥檛 just do her job鈥攕he elevates everyone around her,鈥� said her nominator. 鈥淵ou can see her care and respect for others in everything she does.鈥�
Newsome was described as hardworking, thoughtful, and always going above and beyond without ever needing to be asked. Her nominator said, 鈥淪he never seeks recognition, yet she鈥檚 exactly the kind of person who deserves it most.鈥�
The Professional Support Staff Employee of the Year Award was given to Achievement Coach Chad Evans. His nominator said, 鈥淗e manages multiple responsibilities with grace, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence that inspires those around him.鈥�
Evans was recognized for his dedication and enthusiasm, making him approachable to the students who seek his guidance for academic and personal support. 鈥淗is empathy inspires hope and resilience, empowering students to believe in their potential and persist toward their goals,鈥� Evans鈥檚 nominator said.
Simulation and Game Development Adjunct Instructor Dylon Bryson was named the recipient of the Adjunct Faculty Employee of the Year Award. 鈥淗is commitment to students and the College extends far beyond the classroom, making him an exemplary model of what an adjunct faculty member can achieve,鈥� said Bryson鈥檚 nominator.
Bryson鈥檚 unwavering enthusiasm and creativity were highlighted, as well as the hands-on learning experiences he designs that prepare students for real-world careers. One of Bryson鈥檚 students said, 鈥淗e doesn鈥檛 just teach the material; he takes the time to get to know each of us and make sure we鈥檙e progressing.鈥�
Honorees are nominated by their peers and chosen by an outside committee. Each winner receives a plaque and a stipend provided by the Foundation of WCC.
An outstanding full-time faculty member is recognized each spring with the George E. Wilson Excellence in Teaching Award. The 2025 winner was Deniz Tuck, English instructor.
About 黑料正能量
黑料正能量 is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC鈥檚 mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.