Her peers laud her for going above and beyond her normal duties to help people: Her boss says she’s a “joy” to have on the team. Those are just a few of the reasons North Georgia Technical College named Tammy Keyes as its 2021 Employee of the Year.
Keyes is an accounts payable specialist in administrative services. She’s been employed by the college since 1998 and previously served as cashier.
NGTC staff members nominated Keyes for the award, complimenting her job expertise and willingness to help others. They also praised her for volunteering for additional duties as needed, especially during the pandemic academic year.
“I want to treat others as I would want to be treated and help wherever I can,” says Keyes, adding, she’s honored and “very humbled and overwhelmed” to receive the award. “Everyone nominated should have won as we all worked hard last year during the pandemic to make vital adjustments to best serve our students.”
It’s that generosity of spirit that makes Keyes a pleasure to work with her colleagues say.
“Tammy is truly a joy to have on our team, and her willingness to help others is always evident,” says her supervisor, Executive Vice President Michele Shirley. “She not only makes our department better because of her positive approach to her job, but she makes the college as a whole a better place to be.”
NGTC President John Wilkinson oversees the executive team that selected Keyes for the award. “We are very proud of Tammy and congratulate her for a job well done,” says Wilkinson. “I know she has done an outstanding job during a tough year, and I know all of her colleagues are thankful for her kind spirit and service to our students and the college.”
Keyes lives in Hiawassee with her husband Steve and enjoys fishing, traveling with her family, and spending time with her three grandchildren.
