Several employees of the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) received special awards for their accomplishments on Nov. 8, 2011, at a luncheon held at Lakepoint Resort State Park in Eufaula. The awards were presented by Dr. Mike Bailey.
Among those presented with an award was Sallie King, office manager of the Brewton/Mobile Center which is located on the campus of Jefferson Davis Community College.
King received the Unsung Hero of the Year Award. This award is presented to the employee who has shown behind the scenes support in the areas of reporting, administration or marketing. King was recognized after the Gulf Coast Oil Spill.
“Being recognized as doing a good job gives anyone a sense of pride, I am very pleased to know that people I work with feel that I do a good job,” said King after receiving the award. “It reminds me why I am here – to help the folks I work with and for.”
The award recipients were announced in their respective categories after being nominated by their fellow ATN employees and selected by an independent pane of judges. The honorees were presented with a plaque by ATM president, Dr. Mike Bailey during the luncheon.
The Alabama Technology Network of the Alabama Community College System links two-year colleges. The  University of Alabama System, and Auburn University together to solve the needs of industry by providing innovative and cost effective solutions to Alabama’s existing manufacturers and businesses. The Network is Alabama’s affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which provides hands-on assistance and training to smaller manufacturers. The Brewton Center is among the 15 ATN centers located throughout the state.