Exemplary faculty and staff are presented with awards annually during Nunez Community College’s Convocation program at the beginning of each academic year.

Nunez Chancellor Tina Tinney, Ed. D., presented the following awards during Convocation 2024 Aug. 12 in the Student Testing & Career Counseling Center on the Nunez campus:

• Jason Hosch, Director of IT – Outstanding Professional Staff Award
• David Ballero, Facilities and Fleet Manager – Outstanding Professional Support Staff Award
• Kathy Huff, CDYC Program Director/Instructor – Excellence In Teaching Award (Presented during Commencement in May)
• Stephanie Hoskins, Admissions and Records Coordinator – Student Centered GEM Award
• Seth Braniff, IT Assistant – Teaching & Learning GEM Award
• Alex Powell, Fitness Center & Special Projects Coordinator, Assistant Baseball Coach – Caring GEM Award
• Kyle Steib, Process Technology and Instrumentation Program Chair – Integrity Gem Award
• Don Mieger, EMSE Program Director/Chair – Innovation GEM Award
• Chef Ruth Varisco, Professor of Culinary Arts – 30-Year Service Award
• Klaus Heyer, Professor of Biology – 20-Year Service Award, Hannah Camp, Office Manager – 5-Year Service Award
• Tai Nguyen, Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations – 5-Year Service Award
• Wallace Rodrigue, Instrumentation Instructor – 5-Year Service Award
• Jon Verret, Payroll and Accounts Payable Manager – 5-Year Service Award.

About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Nunez is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit www.nunez.edu.