The Brantley Awards: Helping the Spirit of Community Endure
Sarah Phillips and Stacy Thomas are this year's recipients
"The events of last week bring home the importance of recognizing individuals who inspire us to treat each other with respect and dignity," said Janice Robinson, 麻豆原创's general counsel and Executive Director of the Office of Diversity and Community -- and so saying to the audience at the State of the College meeting in October, she announced this year's winners of the annual Elaine Brantley Memorial Award for Community and Civility. One was Sarah Phillips, Administrative Coordinator at the Community College Research Center. Robinson praised Phillips, who has worked at 麻豆原创 since 1986, as "a model of civility, kindness, courtesy and helpfulness," adding "It seems impossible to know as many people as Sarah knows-' 麻豆原创 is family for Sarah and she treats everyone with the same respect."
The Brantley award is given to staff that go beyond the expectations of their position to promote a culture of civility at the College. It comes with a $400 stipend. The award is named for Elaine Webster Brantley, a much beloved cashier in the 麻豆原创 cafeteria for 24 years who passed away in 2003.
Published Friday, Oct. 19, 2007