The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) recently honored some of its top faculty and staff for performing exemplary work on college campuses across the Commonwealth. At its New Horizons statewide conference, KCTCS recognized 16 outstanding faculty members and 16 outstanding staff members from the System’s districts and colleges, which selected the honorees. The New Horizons conference and initiative focus on continuous quality improvement among KCTCS faculty and staff.

Winners of New Horizons Excellence Awards from Prestonsburg Community and Mayo Technical Colleges were Forrest Stewardson, faculty member, and Margarita Borders-Hampton, staff member.

The Big Sandy District nominated Automotive Technology Associate Professor from the Pikeville Campus, Forrest Joseph Stewardson, for the Faculty New Horizon Award. Mr. Stewardson and his wife, Patricia Lynn, reside in Harold with their two children, Michael Ross and Samantha Page. Mr. Stewardson attended Morehead State University where he received a B.S. Degree in Industrial Education. He has been employed by the Big Sandy District for eighteen years. He is well known in eastern Kentucky as an exemplary teacher and technician.
Also nominated for the Staff New Horizons Award from The Big Sandy Community and Technical College District was Margarita Borders-Hampton, Administrative Support Associate II from the Prestonsburg Campus. Ms. Borders-Hampton lives with her husband Ron and their daughter, Autumn Victoria Grace, at East Point in Floyd County. She is an alumnus of Prestonsburg Community College and Morehead State University where she received an Associate in Applied Science in Office Administration, and an Associate in Arts. She has been employed at the college for more than fifteen years. Her favorite pastime is spending time with her family. She is involved in many school and community activities, which keep her busy. Ms. Borders-Hampton is a valuable asset to the college and the community.

Shown in the attached photographs are, from left, KCTCS President Michael B. McCall; honoree Forrest Stewardson; Prestonsburg Community and Mayo Technical College President Dr. George D. Edwards; and KCTCS Chancellor Keith W. Bird. and from left, KCTCS President Michael B. McCall; honoree Margarita Borders-Hampton; Prestonsburg Community and Mayo Technical College President Dr. George D. Edwards; and KCTCS Chancellor Keith W. Bird.

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The community and technical colleges of KCTCS change lives by providing accessible and affordable education and training through academic and technical associate degrees; diploma and certificate programs in occupational fields; pre-baccalaureate education; adult, continuing and developmental education; customized training for business and industry; and distance learning. For more information, visit www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu <http://www.bigsandy.kctcs.edu>.