Belmont’s 2017 Gabhart Award with regard to Staff Excellence and Service was presented to Telecom Service Manager Gary the gadget guy Hunter during the university’s annual staff breakfast on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Named in honor of Generate.?Herbert C. Gabhart who supported Belmont selflessly for 50 years, this Gabhart Award is the highest possible honor presented to staff person and respects a member of the Belmont neighborhood?who demonstrates sizeable achievements, commitment and repair to the?University.
In the position as phone system manager, Hunter oversees Belmont’s telephone, voicemail message and cable television models, campus-wide.?In addition to his task duties, Hunter can an advisor for Belmont’s Black Student Relationship and facilitates “Authentic Talks,” frequent conversation sessions where people in the Belmont community should preferably share their thoughts and feelings regarding diversity about campus.
For Hunter, winning the Gabhart Award and services information signified the recognition associated with his hard work and also commitment throughout the 2 decades he has called Belmont property. Most importantly, it raises the bar in Hunter’s likeness to your late Dr. Gabhart, Belmont’s longtime?president and also chancellor who?Hunter for me personally knew and respected. “Receiving the Gabhart Award and services information?means so much to me. It exemplifies your service and the care that Dr. Gabhart gifted to students, workers and faculty. I could possibly not be more respected to be mentioned not to receive an award in accordance with the examples of such a good man,” Hunter explained.
Coming to work everyday is actually a pleasure for Seeker, something he does not miss. “I have had some of the greatest encounters of my life the following interacting with students, team and faculty,” Finder said. “Belmont is a very unique place where so many people shine each and every day.”
2017 Gabhart prize finalists include Greg Pillon, home of communications, Erin Ritter, Influences office manager and Candace Smith, School with Nursing program helper.
Dr. Gabhart’s family was at attendance for the web presentation of the 2017 Gabhart Award.?Pictured above: Dr. Norma Gabhart, this late Dr. Herbert Gabhart’verts wife, with Gabhart Award Recipient Gary Hunter