A student success coach from Murphy, North Carolina, is this year’s NGTC Employee of the Year.
Tina Dellaposta works with students on the Blairsville campus. She’s been employed by NGTC since 2013 and previously served as bookstore assistant and in the library part time. Dellaposta is a 23-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and an NGTC graduate. Her fellow staff members nominated her, complimenting her welcoming spirit, joyful attitude, and willingness to always go above and beyond to help students, faculty, and staff.
In accepting the honor during the college’s recent annual service awards luncheon, the new employee of the year said she was humbled and honored to be chosen.
“Though I am very grateful, I recognize this as a team award because it takes a team to ensure our students are provided exceptional customer service along with a supportive and encouraging learning environment,” said Dellaposta. “Everyone at NGTC works hard, so it is a privilege to be selected to hold this team award for the year. I am very thankful to work with this outstanding NGTC team.”
“Tina deserves this award as recognition of her standard of excellence in serving students and helping them achieve their goals,” said Dr. Vinson Burdette, NGTC vice president of student affairs. “She exemplifies the positive and encouraging approach of meeting students where they are and prioritizing their best interests. Tina is positive, engaging, resourceful, and supportive. We are glad to have her on our team!”
At home in North Carolina, Dellaposta enjoys serving through her church, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family and pets.
The college also recognized several other Employee of the Year finalists including
Jennifer Garrett, Rebekah Franklin, Jessica Huff, Vicky Sullens, Tiffany Scroggs, and Erica Pickens.
During the ceremony, NGTC President John Wilkinson also presented the 2023 Employee Service Awards, recognizing those who have given distinguished years of service to NGTC and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG).
Five-year service employees included Lindsay Adams of Toccoa, Ga.; Jerri Beasley of Clarkesville, Ga.; Millie Caudell of Carnesville, Ga.; Tina Dellaposta of Murphy, N.C.; Jennifer Garrett of Cornelia, Ga.; Jessica Huff of Clarkesville, Ga.; Kevin McCurry of Toccoa, Ga.; Sharon McFarland of Blue Ridge, Ga.; Kelsey McIntire of Cornelia, Ga.; Brandy Qualls of Toccoa, Ga.; Leslie Ring of Mount Airy, Ga.; Vickie Sullens of Alto, Ga.; and Jamey Wilkes of Toccoa, Ga.
10-year service award recipients were Charles Hill of Cornelia, Ga.; Audra Jimenez of Tiger, Ga.; Dr. Michele Shirley of Clarkesville, Ga.; and Heidi Tapley of Cleveland, Ga.
15-year certificates were awarded to Chris Bladowski of Toccoa, Ga.; Stacie Bohannon of Martin, Ga.; Chris Haley of Martin, Ga.; and Leslie McFarlin of Carnesville, Ga.
20-year service awards were Dorothy Hansen of Morganton, Ga., and Mona Williams of Blairsville, Ga.
Sheila Kisner of Demorest, Ga.; Kristie Gibbs of Mineral Bluff, Ga.; and Ida Lynn Wallace of Morganton, Ga. were all recognized for 25 years of service with NGTC.
“I am honored to work with such outstanding individuals who are committed to serving our students and our community each and every day,” said NGTC President John Wilkinson. “I commend them each for their achievements and look forward to witnessing their contributions to the future success of our college.”
