MAKING IT WORK DAY WINNERS
Outstanding Student/Graduate
(Career Tech or College)
2018 Angela Mullenax, Kiamichi Technology Center
2018 Sabrina Rocha, Murray State College
2018 Christina Weber, Northern Oklahoma State College
2018 Brooke Odom, Tulsa Technology Center
2018 Rendi Patterson, OSU-Institute of Technology
2018 Laura Mingura, Southwest Technology Center
2018 Kristen Rutherford, Oklahoma City Community College
2017 Kristie Jackson, Western Oklahoma State College
2017 Amanda Goodrich, Canadian Valley Technology Center
2017 Amber Calicoat, Indian Capital Technology Center
2017 Hazel Toney, Moore Norman Technology Center
2016 Londell Hicks, Mid-Del Technology Center
2016 Jami Maggard, Chisholm Trail Technology Center
2016 Rainey VanCleave, Southwest Technology Center
2015 Alyssia Bloomer, Metro Technology Centers
2015 Barry Johnson, Tulsa Technology Center
2015 Meagan Liatto, Western Oklahoma State College
2015 Trina Welch, Murray State College
2014 Nicole Moore, Francis Tuttle Technology Center
2014 Candace D. Keller, Tulsa Technology Center
2014 Leah Anne Taylor, Western Oklahoma State College
2014 Sheena Rhoads, Kiamichi Technology Center
2013 Emily Melton
2013 Jessica Huff
2013 Jennifer L. Smith
2013 Marisa Halbrooks, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
2012 Tellie Darden, Southwest Technology Center
2012 Nadya Moore
2012 Tejajuana Haynes
2010 Diana Jones, Southwest Technology Center
Sally Thrasher
Diana Samarripa
Gladis Staneart
Donal R. Dennis
Leigh Ann Cospelich
Rinay James
Geralyn Jones
Sherri Talley
Kelley Oji
Billie Allen
Amy Molthan Sumptner
Kathy Javanpou
Taniqua Green
Kim Hillman
Joyce Lewis
Adrianne Amendara
Sherry Dobbs
Charlotte McBride
Krystle Miller
Katrina Howard
Kimberly Spencer
Virgil Tee
Lacie Peacock
Nicole Kelley
Mary Morse
Daniel Arnold
Amber Williams
Patricia Little Chief
Jina Wallace
Kelly Williams
Mysha Stone
Tina Guinn
Julie Harmon
Outstanding Non-Traditional Student/Graduate
(Career Tech or College)
State Wide Award
2018 Jade See, Moore-Norman Technology Center
2018 Shamekka Jackson, Francis Tuttle Technology Center
2017 Samantha Brem , Canadian Valley Technology Center
2017 Heather Flores, Rose State College
2016 Christina Byler, Moore-Norman Technology Center
2016 Jennifer Wilcox, Canadian Valley Technology Center
2016 Crystal Malicoat, Canadian Valley Technology Center
2015 Jennifer George, Francis Tuttle Technology Center
2015 Holly Clark, Southwest Technology Center
2015 Leslie Jones, Kiamichi Technology Center
2014 Chris Alvear, Southwest Technology Center
2014 April Ibarra, Chisolm Trail Technology Center
2014 Angela Turner , Indian Capital Technology Center
2014 LaWauna S. Brown, Rose State College - CTEEC National Award
2013 Rhonda Nielsen
2013 Heaven King
2012 Kyle Fennel
2011 Melissa Niavez, Western Technology Center
2011 Deanna Skinner, Francis Tuttle Technology Center
Charles Tucker
Tammy Dunnigan
Jenny Whittlessey
Natalie Kendrick
Larinda Slaton
Casey Savage
Tina Jolin
Brandy Brannum
Jessica Derossett
Krystal Gordon
Kacie Peace-Warner
Journey Leeworthy
Kandice Haney
Carlos Hester
Fernando Rubio
Danelle Hagan
Cindy Ivie
Outstanding Instructor of Non-Traditional Students
State Wide Award
2018 Penny Lovell, Kiamichi Technology Center
2018 Candyce Meyers, Chisholm Trail Technology Center
2017 Linda Woody, Southwest Technology Center
2017 Michael Homic, Metro Technology Center
2017 Robby Adams, Southern Oklahoma Technology Center
2016 Joe Booker, Moore-Norman Technology Center
2016 Robert Hensley, Metro Technology Center
2016 Mike Hall, Southwest Technology Center
2015 Danny Ware, Francis Tuttle Technology Center
2015 Rob Rea, Northeast Oklahoma A&M College
2015 Virginia Hovda, Oklahoma City Community College
2015 Quint Gobert, Kiamichi Technology Centers
2014 Jack Day, High Plains Technology Center
2014 Mike Lopez, Chisholm Trail Technology Center
2014 Keith Theesen, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
2014Jana Rowland, Western Technology Center - National Award
2013 Jennifer Block, OSUIT Orthodic and Prosthetic Technologies Program
2012 Casey Rowland, Southwest Technology Center
2011 Gerald Alexander, Western Technology Center
2011 Steve Sullivan, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
2010 Meltri Allday, Southwest Technology Center
Patsy Starr
Dennis McRee, Western Technology Center
Outstanding Business/Industry Partners
2018 Top of the World
2018 Oklahoma Business Insurors
2018 Beautifully Defined
2018 Cherokee Temps, Inc.
2017 City of Altus Parks and Recreation
2017 Reaching Our City Resale Shop
2017 Miami Tourism Information Center
2017 Arrow Wrecker Service
2016 Hanson Mountain Rock Quarry, Garry Don and Sheila Cullum
2016 Project Breakthrough, Lynn Cargal
2016 Allegiance Credit Union, Andy Harrison
2016 Goodwill Industries, Sandy Callins
2015 OG&E, Rebecca Aust
2015 The Physicians Hospital of Anadarko
2015 Poteau Daily News, Kim Ross and Cheryl Thornburg
2014 Good Shepherd Clinic of Ardmore
2014 Keisha Gordon, Anadarko Community Library
2014 S & S Career Services, Herman Smith
2014 Mustang Senior Citizens Center, Ashley Wisner
2013 Pam Bennett, Oklahoma County Bar Association Legal Placement Services
2013 Madonna Sanders, City of Del City
2013 Kathy Carlisle, Midwestern Oklahoma Development Authority
2013 Michele Oglesby, Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center
2012 Cheryl Cook, OGE and IAAP
2012 Crossroads Hospice
2012 Poteau Chamber of Commerce
2012 Apache Tribe of Oklahoma
Willis and Willis Law Firm
Eaton Corporation, Randy Arlt, Plant Manager
OU Health Sciences Center College of Dentistry, Linda Hale
Bill Johnson Correctional Center, Janet Dowling
Creak Nation Employment & Training, Danna Minnick
Saint Simeon’s Episcopal Home, Karen Stanhope
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, Terry Buckner, CEO
The Galt Foundation, Judy Atkins, Manager
Sherry’s New and Nearly New Consignment Shop, Sherry Touchstone
Donna Oler, Mary Kay Consultant
Grace Living Center, Yvonne Nachimson
Tulsa Chapter American Red Cross, Kaylene Keener
KEDDO/WIA, Debbie Hempbill and Markita Carter
Milan and Honeycutt, Bob Milan and Randy Honeycutt
Walgreen Pharmacies, Nicole Fanning and Tammy Sanders
Jackson County Memorial Hospital, Tammy Burnett
Women’s Crisis Center of LeFlore County
Delaware County Sheriff’s Dept., Jay Blackfox, Sherry Brown, Don Murphy
Joe Freeman Law Firm
Schwan’s Bakery
Phoenix Gate
Brad Fenton Motors
Top of the World
Darius Jackson, Tinker Federal Credit Union
Dentistry from the Heart/29th Street Dental Care
The Main Place
Dr. Mary Ann Bauman, Integris Health
Regina Meek/ Fast Lane Convenience Store
City of Miami
Outstanding Community/Agency Partners
2018 Cleveland County Health Department
2018 Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County
2018 Sallisaw Nutrition Center
2018 Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma
2017 April Dill, LPC
2017 Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center
2017 Vian Nutrition Center
2017 Idael Housing Authority
2016 TANF Unit OkDHS Sequoyah
2016 Idabel Nutrition Center, Wilma Davis
2016 ResCare Workforce Services, Manisha Reddy
2016 Four Tribes Consortium of Oklahoam, Jeff Foster
2015 Mercy Hospital, Bobby Stitt, RN
2015 Sodexo, Ronda Lynn
2015 Jack "J.T." Price
2015 Sallisaw Nutrition Center, Leah Owens
2014 Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Teresa Dorsett
2014 Hillcrest Medical Center, Sharonda Dennard
2014 LeFlore County Literacy/TANF Literacy Initiative, Erica Hawkins
2014 Tommy Franks Leadership Institute and Museum, Warren Martin
2013 Chris Ellis, OKDHS Tillman County
2013 Kathy Sanders, World Neighbors
2013 Ashley Jones, Salvation Army Central Oklahoma Area Command
2013 Ron Lockhart, Sheriff, Sequoyah County Sheriff Department
2012 Larry “Corky” Goucher, Carl Albert SC Assessment Services
2012 Rotary Club of Midwest City
2012 Valerie Finley, The Christmas Connection
2012 Freda Reed, Carl Albert SC Assessment Services
2010 Deb Ashbaugh/ABC Heart Foundation Thrift Store
Soroptimist International of Muskogee
Workforce Development Board, Joan Barker, Executive Director
Western Plains Family and Youth Services, Kevin Evans
Pryor Business and Professional Women’s Club
Professional Women of Southwestern Bell
Midwest City Eastside Church of Christ, Wanda Weale
Diversified Family Services, Inc., Charlie and Mary Parkhurst
Successfully Dressing –Woodward Christian Church, Lavella Bowser & Kathy Sauls
Mary Kay Consultant, Donna Rutherford
Suited for Success, Susan Walton
Great Plains Systems of Care, Carol Stevenson
YMCA, Lori Nealis
Dr. Tamera Berg
Rogers County DHS, Janie Dale, TANF SSSII
Caddo County DHS, Paula Moore, Kathy Mallow, Gayle Roulain, TANF SSSII’s
OSU Extension Agency, Ida Thompson
Woodward County DHS, Carolyn Burr, Sue Bates, Lisa Sprinter & Gary Woodward
Custer County Department of Vocational Rehabilitative Services
DHS, Linda Semmel
Soroptimist International Club, Stilwell Chapter, Bumblebees
Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma
WiNUP
Associated Therapeutic Services
Haskell Co. DHS TANF, Marilyn LaVergne
Grady County DHS TANF, Doris Foust and Robin Courtney
Carl Albert Assessment Services (Statewide Award)
Garfield County OKDHS TANF Unit
Pamela Holt – OKDHS Tulsa County
Carol Lindley – ASCOG
Mary Ross – OKDHS Pittsburg County
Janet S. Harris, OKDHS Pittsburg County
Sheryl McMullen, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Vance AFB
OCARTA
Lynn Childers, OKDHS Pittsburg County
Women’s Services and Family Resources, Charlotte Hudson
Cheryl Moreno, Express Employment Professionals
Gay Pettit, Girl Tech, Canadian Valley Technology Center
Outstanding Leadership
(CareerTech or College Administrators)
2018 Angela Barnes
2018 Dr. Steve Tiger
2018 Staci Repp
2017 Shelby Luna, Western Technology Center
2017 Dr. Elaine Stith, Metro Technology Center
2017 Monique Bruner, Rose State College
2016 Max Thomas, Chisholm Trail Technology Center
2016 Gayla Lutts, Candadian Valley Technology Center
2015 William J. Bradley, Canadian Valley Technology Center
2015 Dr. Richare Palazzo, Tulsa Technology Center
2015 Vic Woods, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center
2014 David Martin, Metro Technology Center
2014 Hoyt Lewis, Western Technology Center
2014 Garry Ivey, Carl Albert State College
2013 Jack Bryant, Workforce & Economic Development
2013 Dennis Ruttman, Caddo Kiowa Technology Cent
2013 Dr. Joy McDaniel, Murray State College
2012 Jack Pierce
2012 Gil Smith
2012 Roy Davis
2012 Dr. Greg Z. Winters, Canadian Valley Technology Center
2010 Cassie Farr, Southwest Technology Center
LaWanda Durham
Martha Talley
Marge Albin-Walker
Vickie Prentice
Jerry L. Martin
Becky Boyd, Moore Norman Technology Center
Ron Cunningham
Linda Wilson
Dwight Hughes
Dana (Johnston) Shrum
Sheila Long
John Hunter
Diane Patterson-Smith, Western Technology Center
Dr. James Branscum
Charles E. (Gene Orsack
Faith Hollis, Kiamichi Technology Center
Jocelyn Whitney
Dr. Steve Smith
Christi Smith
Dr. Terry Britton
Jerry Belton
Phyllis Philappart
Clifford C. Corbin
Wade Walling
Nikki Grosfield-Heath
Dr. Jerry Steward
Kathy West
Jane Harding
Barbara Loudermilk, Metro Technology Center
Dr. Larry Devane
Chris Stickney
April Murray, Kiamichi Technology Center
Dr. Timothy Faltyn
Outstanding OKCTEEC Member
2018 Ramona Smith - Carl Albert State College
2017 Julie Lamb, GOALS Program - Redlands Community College
2016 Adolph Pearson III, Best Program - Metro Technology Centers
2015 Terri Grusendorf, Best Program - Metro Technology Centers
2014 Patricia Lowery, EmPower Program - Rose State College
2013 Pam Emmons, EmPower - Rose State College - 2014 CTEEC National Award
2012 Michelle Jackson, Project Hire - Tulsa Technology Center; 2013 CTEEC National Award
2011 Sandy Elledge, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
2011 Ronda Weaver, ADVANCE Program; CTEEC National Award
Johnina Wardwell
Patty McGuire
Becky Trent
Dona Farr
Kathy Quinn, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Sue Pond