Two faculty members of Virginia Western Community College received awards at the New Horizons Conference awards celebration on Friday, April 17, at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center.
Dr. Heather Lindberg received the Susan S. Wood Professorship for Teaching Excellence. This award honors outstanding faculty within the Virginia Community College System. This prestigious award, established by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education in 2013, recognizes a VCCS faculty member who exemplifies the highest standards of faculty excellence and dedication to students.
Robert Leonard received the George B. Vaughan Leadership Award for Outstanding Adjunct Faculty. This is the premier award recognizing the dedication and impact of adjunct faculty across the VCCS. Established in 2014, this award is made possible by the George B. Vaughan Leadership Endowment Fund through the VFCCE.