Have you noticed a fellow Grizzly who always seems to go above and beyond; someone who embodies the spirit of a true GGC Grizzly, giving all they have with a positive attitude? We want to know! View the most recent Top Claw recipients.
Demonstrating Excellence
Ideal candidates for the Top Claw award demonstrate excellence in the following ways:
Consistently going above and beyond the call of duty.
Actively contributing to the success of the College and his or her department.
Supporting and reinforcing the values and mission of Georgia Gwinnett College.
Exemplifying core values of: integrity, excellence, accountability and respect.
Selection Criteria
All nominees must be a member of GGC staff or faculty.
All monetary awards are subject to federal and state taxes.
Employees who are currently the subject of a disciplinary action within the past six months are not eligible to receive a recognition award.
Coordination of the Grizzly Recognition Program is the responsibility of the awards committee.
Winner selection will be based on committee review.
Contact Human Resources at @email or 678.407.5070 for additional information.
Top Claw Recipients
Top Claw recipients go above and beyond, and embody the spirit of a true GGC Grizzly. They give all they have with a positive attitude while showcasing the college's four core values: integrity, excellence, accountability and respect.
Recipients of the Fall 2022 Top Claw Award include the following individuals:
Katherine Azzolino, library technical assistant
Dr. MaryBeth Chrostowsky, lecturer of anthropology
Doug Court, assistant athletic director of operations
Joy Davis, administrative assistant II
Dr. Brandon Doan, associate professor of exercise science
LaKeidra Veal Hill, senior communications specialist
Dr. Lana McDowell, professor of criminal justice/criminology
Dr. Pamela Smith, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction
Chris Wragg, officer
Dr. Xin Xu, associate professor of information technology