Northern Arizona University President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Service Award at Coconino Community College. "Dr. Hughes' strong sense of service to the community and his steadfast belief in the power of education encouraged the founding of CCC and helped make the College what it is today," said CCC President Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D. "I am honored and proud to be able to present the CCC Distinguished Service Award to … [Read more...] about NAU President Emeritus Dr. Eugene Hughes receives CCC Distinguished Service Award
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Girl Scouts Bringing Music, Gardening to Young Students
In late March, Flagstaff teens Kyra Friend and Holly Jamerson took home the highest award in Girl Scouting: the Gold Award. “One of the most impactful parts of Girl Scouting is earning the Girl Scout Gold Award,” said CEO of Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council Tamara Woodbury. “This prestigious award represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting and challenges girls ages 14–17 to initiate meaningful, sustainable change locally, nationally or globally through unique ‘Take Action’ … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts Bringing Music, Gardening to Young Students
Flagstaff Scientist Awarded Early Career Award
Justin Hagerty, Ph.d, a research geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey, was named one of President Obama's recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their independent research careers. Hagerty, an accomplished research geologist, studied the formation of the Moon and discovered the answer to a long-standing riddle of the Moon’s … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Scientist Awarded Early Career Award
Flagstaff Educator Named Instructor of the Year
CollegeAmerica, a leading provider of on-campus and online higher education, is announcing the Association of Private Sector Colleges and Universities (APSCU) named associate professor Cathy Romeo its 2012 Educator of the Year. Romeo is CollegeAmerica’s Flagstaff campus’s longest employee and began teaching courses in telecommunications, medical billing and coding and insurance at CollegeAmerica in 2002. After teaching nearly 200 courses, Romeo maintains a student satisfaction … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Educator Named Instructor of the Year
FMC’s Physician of the Year
Mark Donnelly, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2012 Physician of the Year. Dr. Donnelly will receive FMC’s 19th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Friday, March 30, as part of FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. Each year, FMC presents the HEAL award to a physician on its active staff who exemplifies the mission, vision and values of FMC by working in partnership with the hospital to provide excellent healthcare services to … [Read more...] about FMC’s Physician of the Year
Improving Quality of Life for Region’s Youth
It’s common knowledge that Flagstaff is an incredible place to raise children, but now, it is official. “Recently, we applied for a ‘100 Best Communities for Youth’ award and were honored that Flagstaff was chosen as one of the 100 recipients,” said Ruth Ellen Suding. “This award, bestowed in October, was offered by the ING Foundation and is a national award which increases awareness for our entire community.” One of the reasons the community is so kid-friendly is because of the Coconino … [Read more...] about Improving Quality of Life for Region’s Youth
Wells Fargo #1 SBA Lender in Arizona
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC), America’s #1 small business lender, today announced it is the #1 Small Business Administration (SBA) 7 (a) lender in Arizona in amount of dollars loaned for the fifth consecutive year. Wells Fargo originated $84.2 million dollars in financing to Arizona businesses from Oct. 1, 2010 and Sept. 30, 2011. “We believe that the flow of new loan dollars into our communities represents a very powerful statement for job creation and economic … [Read more...] about Wells Fargo #1 SBA Lender in Arizona
Physician of the Year
Cindy Martin, M.D., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2011 Physician of the Year. Dr. Martin will receive FMC’s 18th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Thursday, March 31, as part of FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. Each year, FMC presents the HEAL award to a physician on its active staff who exemplifies the mission, vision and values of FMC by working in partnership with the hospital to provide excellent healthcare services to patients … [Read more...] about Physician of the Year
Flagstaff’s Motor Excellence CEO Honored Tonight
The Arizona Technology Council in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority tonight announced the winners of the 2010 Governor’s Celebration of Innovation (GCOI) awards. Companies, individuals and academic organizations that demonstrated excellence were given Arizona’s highest honor for technology innovation. Tonight's 'red carpet' style awards ceremony was held at the Phoenix Convention Center. The Global Competitiveness Leadership award went to Michael Manson, co-founder and CEO of … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Motor Excellence CEO Honored Tonight
