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Stan Bell returns as master of ceremonies for the 2023 Faculty and Staff Awards

By Chris Caldwell 

Legendary radio personality and emcee Stan “The Man” Bell brought the house down at the 2023 Faculty and Staff Awards.
Legendary radio personality Stan “The Man” Bell
at the 2023 Faculty and Staff Awards.

For the first time since the pandemic, Southwest’s department of Human Resources hosted the 2023 Faculty and Staff Awards Ceremony in person at the Verties Sails Gymnasium. The gym was packed with attendees eager to celebrate their colleagues’ achievements on campus instead of virtually. 

Stan Bell, legendary radio personality of Memphis, returned to emcee the event and brought the house down with his inimitable style. He was just as excited as the audience to be present in person for the festivities. “Southwest, it feels good to be back,” Bell said.

Congratulations to this year’s award winners! 

Eric Perry, manager of infrastructure services, receives the President’s Award from Dr. Tracy D. Hall.
Eric Perry, manager of infrastructure services, receives
the President’s Award from Dr. Tracy D. Hall.

2023 Faculty and Staff Award Recipients

Support Staff Organization Awards

Support Staff Service Award
Recipient: Roy Martin

Kenneth W. Mathis Environmental Service Award
Recipient: Rose Guy

Police Services/ Public Safety Awards

Police- The Director’s Award of Excellence
Recipient: Steven Ware

S.E.R.T. Award of Appreciation
Recipient: Elizabeth Golden

Faculty Awards

Instruction and Curriculum Development Award
Recipient: Emily Ford

Leadership Activities Award
Recipient: John Stephenson

Service to the College Award
Recipient: Joan McGrory

Community Service Award
Recipient: Joan McGrory

Professional Development Award
Recipient: Ho-Jin Lee

Farris Outstanding Faculty Award
Recipient: Ashley Geisewite

Adjunct Faculty of the Year Award
Recipient: Ibrahima Diallo

Vice President Awards

Administrative Services Associate Vice President’s Award for Excellence
Recipient: Keith Collier

Student Services and Enrollment Management Vice President’s Award for Excellence
Recipient: Janice Harris-Robinson; Rosie Britton

Student Services and Enrollment Management Vice President’s Friend of Student Affairs Awards
Recipient: Lennon Pearson; Renardo Robinson

Financial and Administrative Services Chief Financial Officer Employee of the Year
Recipient: Tresa Danley

External Affairs Awards

Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff Excellence Awards for Outstanding Team Collaboration
Recipient: Institutional Research, Planning, & Effectiveness; The Strategic Marketing & Communications Team; Institutional Advancement & Resource Development

Chief Strategy Officer & Chief of Staff Excellence Award for Outstanding Strategic Collaboration
Recipient: Chateeka Farris

Academic Affairs Vice President’s Employee of the Year
Recipient: Cynthia Abadie

Academic Affairs Vice President’s Partner of the Year
Recipient: Alvin Coleman

President’s Award

President’s Award of Excellence 
Recipient: Eric Perry