Trident Tech

Gilbert Cavazos and Nateshia Grimes received the President’s Award/Kurtzman Prize during the Awards Day ceremony at the College’s Main Campus. The $1,000 award is based on academic excellence, contributions to the College and outstanding service to the community.

Students were honored for their academic achievements and involvement in student organizations at Trident Technical College at the annual Awards Day ceremony held at the College’s Main Campus.

Gilbert Cavazos and Nateshia Grimes received the highest honor, the President’s Award/Kurtzman Prize, given to graduating students on the basis of academic achievement, contributions to the College and community service.

The recipient of the new SC State Credit Union award was David Spears. This award recognizes a returning student who demonstrates a commitment to service, exhibits perseverance toward completing higher educational goals, displays commendable personal attributes, and serves as an exemplary role model to other students.

Merit Award winners were recognized for academic and personal excellence, identifying them as the top student in their respective programs of study. Each program of study may nominate only one student as a Merit Award winner.

The Outstanding Student Organization award went to the Hospitality and Culinary Student Association. The Occupational Therapy Assistant Student Organization was first runner-up, and the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association was second runner-up. The Award of Distinction, given to organizations that have won the Outstanding Student Organization award for more than three years, was presented to Phi Theta Kappa and the Society of Student Leaders.

Outstanding advisors were honored for their contributions to student organizations. Michael Saboe, a resident of Charleston and advisor for the Hospitality and Culinary Student Association, and Randy Grimes, a resident of Summerville and advisor for the Society of Broadcasters, received the Outstanding Student Organization Advisor award.

Each organization also recognized one student as the Outstanding Member of a Student Organization for individual contributions.

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