GCCC Announces 2026 NISOD Excellence Award Recipients
[Garden City, KS] April 29, 2026 -- Garden City Community College is proud to announce its recipients of the annual NISOD Awards. The 2026 honorees are Sara McClure, Tutoring Coordinator, and Vanessa Rodriguez, Financial Aid Advisor.
NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. Nominations for this award are submitted by peers, underscoring the significance of this recognition.
“The NISOD Excellence Awards highlight the exceptional work happening across our campus,” said Dr. Ryan Ruda, President of GCCC. “We are proud to recognize these individuals whose dedication, leadership, and focus on student success strengthen our entire college community.”
Excellence Awards recipients receive a specially cast pewter medallion on a burnt-orange ribbon and are also recognized in the NISOD Excellence Awards booklet and listed on NISOD’s website.
About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) empowers faculty, staff, and administrators at community and technical colleges to support the needs of diverse students in the face of ever-present resource constraints. For more information about NISOD, visit www.nisod.org.
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