South Georgia Technical College (SGTC) recently recognized David Wilkerson of Americus, an Electrical Systems Technology student, as the overall Student of Excellence on the Americus campus. He was nominated for the award by SGTC Electrical Systems Technology instructor Patrick Owen.
For the month of February, SGTC recognized students nominated by their instructors in the industrial technology programs. Honorees included Ijermon Cheatham of Americus, Drafting, nominated by Kristie Cook; Braxton McGee of Americus, Electronics, nominated by Mike Collins; Seth Griggs of Americus, Industrial Systems, nominated by Patrick Owen; James McAllister of Ellaville, Precision Machining, nominated by Chad Brown; Dale Richard of Plains, Air Conditioning Technology, nominated by Johnny Griffin, Jr.; and Jon Pate of Americus, Welding, nominated by Ted Eschmann.
In nominating Wilkerson, Owen said “David is a great student who always has the highest grades in his class.”
Upon accepting the award, Wilkerson thanked Owen and said “This is a great honor. I really appreciate it.”
Each month, students from certain divisions selected for that month are nominated for the Student of Excellence award by their instructors. The Student of Excellence is selected based on a number of criteria, including grades, work ethics, participation in clubs and organizations, and amount of program completion.
As the winner, Wikerson was awarded with a plaque of recognition, a personal letter of recommendation from SGTC President Dr. John Watford and a $50 check for his accomplishments. Additionally, his name will be displayed on SGTC’s digital marquee as well as inscribed on a plaque in Hicks Hall among previous Student of Excellence winners. Each nominee was awarded with a nomination certificate and an exclusive student of excellence t-shirt.