Co-op Presents Service Awards

February 1, 2023
Florida Currents

Gulf Coast Electric’s Timmy Wade, Kristen Rich and Wesley Newsome earn special employee recognition

Employees and trustees recognized for service anniversaries are front row, from left: Rupert Brown, Angie Morris, Lisa Peak, Gayla Burge, Crystal Page, Michelle Usery, Melissa Upchurch and Tammie Anderson. Second row, from left: Francis Hinson, Jeremy Smith, Braydon Nunnery, Jeremy Miles, Tina Polk, Shannon Newsome and Jeff Carter. Back row, from left: Tyler Whitten, Alex Breeden, Dennis Sloan and Frankie Bailey. Photos Taken By Kristin Douglas

3 Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative employees received special awards named in memory and honor of former employees, and several others were recognized for service anniversaries at a December 14 gathering. Gulf Coast Electric Cooperative CEO/General Manager John Bartley presents employee awards in memory and honor of former employees.

Timmy Wade, Alfredia Owens Member Service Award

Alfredia Owens Member Service Award

Timmy Wade was presented with the Alfredia Owens Member Service Award. The award recognizes an employee who demonstrates a high quality of service to members; gets along well with fellow employees demonstrates empathy and compassion to members; demonstrates integrity and honesty; keeps members, the general public and employees safe; and serves as a role model to others through positive interactions.

Tony “T-Bone” Turner Hustle Award

Kristen Rich, Tony “T-Bone” Turner Hustle Award

Kristen Rich was presented with the Tony “T-Bone” Turner Hustle Award. She was honored for her sustained work and productivity record; exceptional efficiency; superior performance and dedication; keeping members, the general public and employees safe; and serving as a role model to others through positive interactions.

Tomica Lowery Memorial Award

Wesley Newsome was presented with the Tomica Lowery Memorial Award. The award recognizes an employee who exemplifies appreciation for fundamental human needs of fellow employees; clear communication with coworkers; and increasing organizational commitment demonstrated by employee satisfaction, enjoyment at work and lowering negative
efforts leading to lower absenteeism and stress.

Wesley Newsome, Tomica Lowery Memorial Award

Service Pins Awarded

Service pins were awarded to Terry Myers, 40 years; Rupert Brown, Kristin Douglas and Jeremy Miles, 20 years; Angie Morris and Shannon Newsome, 15 years; Frankie Bailey, Francis Hinson and Baylen Price, 10 years; Tammie Anderson, Gayla Burge, Jeff Carter, Lisa Peak and Melissa Upchurch, 5 years; and Alex Breeden, Zach Henderson, Jonathon Kelly, Braydon Nunnery, Crystal Page, Tina Polk, Dennis Sloan, Jeremy Smith, Tyler Whitten and Michelle Usery, 1 year.