Award

Jul 21, 2016

Marcella honored at Awards of Excellence ceremony

On Tuesday, June 14th, the university held its annual ceremony to recognize nominees for the most prestigious recognition that a staff member can receive, the University Awards for Excellence. The center was honored to be represented at this event by youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton, who advanced to the university-level awards ceremony after having received…

Apr 19, 2016

Marcella wins the EHRA Award of Excellence

The center’s youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton won the NCSU College of Humanities and Social Science’s EHRA Award of Excellence today. She is now in the running for the university-wide level of the award, which will be announced in June. Below is an abbreviated excerpt from the speech given by center Director Joan Pennell at today’s…

Feb 8, 2016

Youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton wins WRAL’s Living the Legacy Award

The center’s youth partner trainer Marcella Middleton was awarded WRAL’s Living The Legacy award for 2016. She will appear on WRAL news on Friday, February 26 at 5:55 pm and on FOX 50 at 10:55 pm. Tune in to hear her speak about her journey and commitment to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Aug 3, 2016

Dr. Pennell receives Gary Ander Award

Center Director Dr. Joan Pennell received the 2016 Gary Ander Making A Difference Award for Family-Driven Care. This annual award is given to a North Carolina family member, agency staff, or state leader who exemplifies supporting and recognizing the importance of family voice in a Family-Driven System of Care environment as part of the annual System…

Jun 13, 2018

Center Staff Win Awards

Two staff members were recently recognized for their contributions to the center and the university. Alicia Light, our Instructional Design Technologist, won the University’s Award for Excellence at the college level and Cindy Wooden, our Project Administrator, received the Pride of the Wolfpack award. Alicia’s nomination highlighted “her excellence as a team member for…

Sep 16, 2015

Stacy Quillen wins Pride of the Wolfpack Award

The center’s project coordinator Stacy Quillen (formerly Stacy Comey) was recently honored with the Pride of the Wolfpack Award from NC State University. The award recognizes faculty and staff who make significant contributions to their college or the university each year through leadership, high quality work, and fostering positive relationships. Stacy started at the Center…

Jul 11, 2014

The center’s Claudia Kearney receives an NCSU Award for Excellence

The center's Claudia Kearney is one of only five employees to receive a University Award for Excellence in 2014.