Gulf Coast Electric’s Teresa Barfield, Cole Barfield & Colby Wiggins Earn Special Employee Recognition
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 13 gathering.
Alfredia Owens Member Service Award
Teresa Barfield was presented with the Alfredia Owens Member Service Award.
The award recognizes an employee who demonstrates high-quality 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
Cole Barfield was presented with the Tony “T-Bone” Turner Hustle Award.
Cole was honored for his 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
Colby Wiggins was presented with the Tomica Lowery Memorial Award.
The award recognizes an employee who exemplifies appreciation for the 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.
Service Pins Awarded
Service pins were awarded to 33 employees and trustees who have a total of 320 years of service to Gulf Coast members.
Recipients included Pat Floyd and Timmy Wade, 35 years; Randy Mayhann and Tony Morrell, 30 years; Mary Cook, 25 years; Brennis Smith, 20 years; Doug Birmingham, Jimmy Black, Will Coatney, and Daisy Shewman, 15 years; Cole Barfield, John Bartley, Chad Creamer, Jamey Guffey, Betty Moore and Mike Waites, 10 years; Teresa Chase and Colby Wiggins, 5 years; and Teresa Barfield, Tucker Barfield, Montana Barnes, John Baxter, Mark Boon, Caleb Flippo, Chad Flowers, Logan Joyner, Tabitha Lee, Chase Lewis, Matt Rich, Logan Richard, Jarvest Sheffield, Dwight Van Lierop and Sheneka Williams, 1 year.