Employee Service Awards ceremony celebrates PSC’s Pirate family

Pensacola State College honored its own on April 23 during the annual Employee Service Awards ceremony at the Jean & Paul Amos Performance Studio, celebrating those who have dedicated five to 40 years of service to the College.

Hosted by the President’s Office and the Human Resources department, chaired by Donna Davidson, Human Resources Specialist, the event featured light refreshments and live piano music performed by adjunct faculty member Mike Coleman of the Performing Arts Department, creating a warm and festive atmosphere.

Director of Human Resources, Tammy Henderson welcomed those in attendance, saying, “Whether you have counseled and advised students, graded tests and papers, helped with recruiting and hiring new employees, maintained our facilities, coached our athletes, created spreadsheets and crunched numbers, or assisted a student, staff or community person in the library, this day is to show appreciation for your years of doing what you do for the College.”

Following Henderson’s welcome, President Ed Meadows addressed the crowd, expressing his deep gratitude: “This is a long-standing tradition that started many years ago – a recognition of people who show leadership, service and excellence every day. My motto is, ‘If we help one student at a time every time, then we end up helping all students.’ That is what has made Pensacola State a beloved college of Northwest Florida – because you all agree with that motto and take care of our students year after year.”

Adding humor and energy to the event, Tom Gilliam, Vice President of Administrative Services and General Counsel, kicked off the recognition portion with a grin: “Welcome to the 179^th annual employee service awards,” he joked, dramatically ripping up his “notes” before calling honorees to the stage and keeping the audience chuckling throughout the presentation. When it came time for his own recognition, Gilliam briefly stepped aside, allowing Dr. Meadows to call his name, sparking more laughter and appreciation from the crowd.

Anita Kovacs, Vice President of Business Affairs, presented each honoree with a certificate before they shook hands with President Meadows and posed for photos to commemorate the occasion.

Closing the celebration, President Meadows thanked the assembled employees again: “All of you make Pensacola State what it is because it’s a ‘people place.’ Pensacola State is loved by our students and our community.”

The Employee Service Awards ceremony is a joyful reminder of the strong sense of community, dedication and Pirate pride that define the spirit of Pensacola State College.

 

2025 Employee Service Awards Honorees

5 Years

Sarah Addison

Michael Johnson

Patricia Agcaoili

Jan Mayhew

Maryam Ahmad

Heather Mclntyre

Cheri Bone

Kenneth Phillips

Tina Clapper

Julie Rettig

Hillary Claypoole

Ella Robles

Stephanie Denmark

Amanda Salter

Mikenzie Francis-Opperman

Lauren Sherrill

Neil Gonzales

Bre Smith

Arla Halbert

Sarah Sturges

Juanita Haros

Kayla Uram

Ty Hyacinthe

Stacy Young

Amber Johnson

 

10 Years

Lyndsey Angus

Mike Listau

Janice Bryson

Kimberly Markwick

Richard Carr

Sarah Meyer

Kate Cavanaugh

Melonie Miner

Anita Cormier

Bipin Pandey

Ingrid Davis

Jimmy Rhea

Jamey Jones

Steve Whiting

Roxanne Lavelle

Debbie Woods

Lynsey Listau

 

15 Years

Diane Bracken

Jamie Russell

Tom Gilliam

Chela Smith

 

20 Years

Jennifer Brahier

Juanita Scott

Jen Ehrhardt

Rodney Whatley

Kathie Geyer

 

25 Years

Nan Jackson

Pete Peña

Zina Johnson

Robert Seay

Todd Neuman

Monica Williams

 

35 Years

Greg Ledet

Jeff Wooters

 

40 Years

Darene Harris