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Pensacola State College was named the Platinum Chapter of the Year at the 69th Association of Florida Colleges Annual Meeting and Conference held Nov. 7-9 in Orlando.
The award was based on Pensacola State’s submission in 13 categories ranging from membership, community service, and other activities and contributions from June 1, 2017, to May 31, 2018.
The mission of the AFC is to “actively promote, represent, and support members and institutions as they provide their students and the citizens of Florida with a world-class college system.” The AFC is comprised of Florida’s 28 public member institutions of the Florida College System, their boards, employees, retirees and associates and the employees of the Division of Florida Colleges.
Sandy Ray, Pensacola State’s vice president of government and community relations, also received the Presidential Leadership Award for her contributions with the legislative committee and work with lobbyists.
The Region I business meeting was chaired by Melonie Miner, Region I Director. She recognized the following members of the Pensacola State team:
- Lanatta Barrett and Traci Jones – Lifesaver Award: Selected by the chapter president, the award is presented to a member who can always be counted upon to chair committees, handle major functions, or duties for the chapter.
- Jonathan Garrett – Chapter President Appreciation
- Diane Bracken, Tammy Henderson and Carol Quinn – as Region Unsung Heroes: Selected by the chapter president, the award is presented to a member who steps up to help, and/or makes contributions to chapter functions voluntarily and with a positive “can do/will do” attitude.
Jonathan Garrett, Pensacola State Chapter President, recognized the following individuals:
- Diane Bracken – Life Saver
- Robert Seay – Unsung Hero
- Obi Kalu – Chapter Superstar
Pensacola State staff also were elected to several posts and recognized for committee service:
- Obi Kalu presented a workshop for the Career Professional Employees’ Commission, “The Many Hats of a College Professional.”
- Juanita Scott facilitated the Institutional Effectiveness Planning and Professional Development Commission (IEPPD) session, “Insight 7 – Storytelling” with Roland Hyacinthe, a speaker on the IEPPD agenda.
- Carol Quinn chaired the auction, assisted by Pensacola State staff. Proceeds will benefit colleges affected by Hurricane Michael.
- Melonie Miner will chair the Member Services Committee for 2019.
- Juanita Scott will chair the Speakers Bureau for 2019.
The Pensacola State College Marketing Department also won several awards from the AFC Communications and Marketing Commission.
First-place awards:
- Veteran’s Upward Bound – Electronic Newsletter
- Direct Mail
- Single Sheet Flyer
- Outdoor Advertising
- Student Handbook
Second-place awards:
- Direct Mail
- Poster
Third-place awards
- Foundation ─ Annual Report
- Single Sheet Flyer
- Article in a College Publication
- Outdoor Advertising
- Brochure for the Arts
In addition to the awards and participation in the event, the Pensacola State chapter delivered numerous donations to the state project for Hurricane Michael victims, which will be distributed to colleges in Region I.
