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	Central Carolina C.C. honors Employees of the Year April 14, 2008 SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College paid tribute to its best at its 2008 Circle of Excellence Awards Presentation April 10 in the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. Three employers were added to the college's prestigious Circle of Excellence: Jessica Brown, Biology Instructor; Jonathan Loftis, Animal Facilities Manager for the Veterinary Medical Technology program; and Marcia Bellamy, recently retired Director of Institutional Effectiveness. Their selections were based on nominations by their peers and exceptional performance in their positions. Each received an award plaque, one-year reserved parking space and a $500 check from the company of the award presenter. Their names will be engraved on a permanent "Circle of Excellence" wall plaque at the college.
		· Brown, of Bear Creek, was honored as the Instructor of the Year. The award was presented by Doug Wilkinson Jr., member of the college's board of trustees and president of Wilkinson Cadillac-Pontiac-GMC, in Sanford. Brown will now compete against instructors of the year chosen at the other 57 community colleges in the North Carolina Community College System for the NCCCS Excellence in Teaching Instructor of the Year Award. Brown's family was present for the award presentation, including her father, Jim Hall, who was a biology teacher at Piedmont Community College for 33 years. "Central Carolina Community College is a great place to work," said Brown, who is now in her seventh year of teaching. "I plan to follow my father's footsteps as a community college biology teacher."
		· Loftis, of Cameron, was honored as Employee of the Year, Operational and Support Staff. His award was presented by Michael Daly, vice president of Business Services at BB&T's Sanford Office. "It feels real good to receive this honor," said Loftis, who graduated from the college in 2001 and has worked for it for five years. "There's nothing at all more rewarding than getting into education."
		· Bellamy, of Sanford, was honored as Employee of the Year, Administrative and Supervisory Staff. Bill Wilson, former chairman of the college's board of trustees and an attorney with Wilson and Reives Attorneys, in Sanford, presented the award."This is a wonderful conclusion to 20 amazing years of working with terrific people," Bellamy said.
	College President Matt Garrett, who retires in September, congratulated the winners and all the employees. "I ended up working with great people and helping to build the best community college in the state," he said. "Thank you. You made this a great place for me to work. We've always believed serving students is our top priority - please don't ever let that change." At the Circle of Excellence program, the college also recognized employees for longevity. Certificates were presented for five years service and pins for 10-30 years of service. Lee Campus and centers: 35 years - Nancy Robinson; 33 years - Phyllis Huff and Melba Cross; 25 years - Kenny Baker; 20 years - Lisa Chapman, Gloria Cheatham, Matt Garrett, Alice Gilchrist, J.W. Kiser, Roy McNeill, Jan Rider, Vivian Rosser, Luther White, and Bobby Wicker. 15 years - Lynn Berryman, Carl Bryan, Vicky Clark, Wendy Cotton, and Lori Rainforest. 10 years - Jerry Clendenen, Bill Freeman, Daniel Furr, Richard Love, Teresa Mangum, Barbara Rusher, Evangeline Smith, Ed Stumpf, and Janet Zurbach. 5 years - Doug Arevalo, Betty Carter, William Edwards, Jean Ettefagh, Billy Eubanks, Eileen Harrington, Lisa Knight, Barrett McGehee, and Jan Turner. Harnett Campus and centers: 34 years - Polly Bouldin; 25 years - Gloria Oldham; 20 years - James Haynes and Helen Magda; 15 years - Melody McGee; 10 years - Cecelia Pate, Len Royals and Faye Stephenson; 5 years - Carma Baggett, Ed Mercer, Tammie Quick, and Nancy Wiser. Chatham Campus and centers: 15 years - Ellen Bland and Cathy Phillips; 10 years - Anita Green and Kevin Luck; 5 years - Mary Ann Gaster, Cynthia Smith and Lerah Snipes.