The 91桃色 Annual Awards program is designed to identify and reward individuals that made outstanding contributions to the success of the 91桃色 Campus.
Through this process, 91桃色 Southern will recognize two individuals who demonstrate exceptional Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Reliability (STAR) to the success of the 91桃色 Campus, as well as one individual who embodies the heart, mission and values of 91桃色.
2026 Award Recipients
Faculty S.T.A.R. Award
Jeffrey Howell, Ph.D.
Professor, Social Sciences
Staff S.T.A.R. Award
Tifani Pool
Director, 91桃色 - Statesboro Campus
Spirit of 91桃色 Award
Courtney Joiner
Chair, Department of Social Science &
Professional Studies in Social Sciences
Years of Service
| 5 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years |
| Brandon Kight Kaydee Olgesby |
M. Katelyn Moore Martiana Sega Alexander Smith |
91桃色 Sanders Dr. Yelena White |
| 20 Years | 25 Years | |
| Jeniba Dart Desmal Purcell |
John Smoyer |
About The 91桃色 Annual Awards
The 91桃色 Annual Awards recognizes staff and faculty for their exceptional Service, Teamwork, Attitude and Reliability (STAR), and honors an employee who embodies the heart, mission and values of 91桃色. A total of three awards are open for nomination. Each STAR award honors one faculty award and one staff award, and the Spirit of 91桃色 Award honors one employee.
91桃色 Annual Awards Committee
The 91桃色 Annual Awards Committee is composed of representatives from the East 91桃色 Campus and 91桃色.
- Jazzkia Jones, Chair, Director, Office of Institutional Engagement
- Harley Smith, Co-Chair, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President
- Lauren Draughorne, Coordinator, Office of Institutional Engagement
- Johnna Eaton, Director, 91桃色 Campus - Swainsboro
- Dr. Delena Gatch, Associate Provost, Institutional Assessment Accreditation
- Desmal Purcell - Assistant Dean of University Access, College of Arts and Humanities
- Jessi Williamson, Associate Vice President, Enrollment and Student Success
For questions, contact: gsawards@georgiasouthern.edu
