SOAR Awards recognize individuals with exemplary performance

By Charlotte Underwood

JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Jacksboro’s Dual Enrollment Counselor Camilla Gambrel has been chosen as a finalist for Staff of the Year and will represent the East Tennessee Region at the Statewide Outstanding Achievement and Recognition (SOAR) Awards for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The SOAR Awards are designed to recognize those individuals with exemplary performance in teaching (faculty), academic accomplishment (student) and professional responsibilities (staff). Candidates’ service to their institution, field, and community is heavily considered in the selection process as well

Tennessee College of Applied Technology congratulates Camilla Gambrel Dual Enrollment Counselor, who has been chosen as a finalist for Staff of the Year and will represent the East Tennessee region at the SOAR (Statewide Outstanding Achievement and Recognition) Awards for the 2024-2025 academic year. (PHOTO COURTESY OF WLAF’S CHARLIE HUTSON)

In October, Mr. Brian Ferguson, Machine Tool Technology faculty member, and Ms. Camilla Gambrel, Dual Enrollment Coordinator, were selected as TCAT Jacksboro’s State Outstanding Achievement Rewards (SOAR) representatives this year. Also, Ms. Charley Leach was chosen as the TCAT Jacksboro student SOAR representative. In November, they participated in regional competitions with other East Tennessee TCAT campus winners. After those competitions, Gambrell was chosen as a finalist for Staff of the Year.  (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-01/10/2025-6AM)

One Reply to “TCAT Jacksboro’s Camilla Gambrel is a SOAR Finalist”

  1. Camilla is a fantastic and large hearted professional and clearly deserves much recognition

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