The College of Engineering at North Carolina State University has recognized Brian Carty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Sheila Hayes and Dr. Hubert Winston of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering as the winners of the 2009 Awards for Excellence.

The awards were announced at a ceremony held March 13 in Burlington Nuclear Engineering Laboratories. Dr. Louis A. Martin-Vega, dean of the College of Engineering, presented plaques and $250 gift checks to Carty and Hayes. Dr. Peter Fedkiw, head of the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, accepted a plaque and gift check on behalf of Winston.

The winners also received eight hours of paid time off and are now nominees for the NC State University Award for Excellence.

Also nominated for the College awards were Brenda Asbury of Research Administration; Saida Fatmi of the Industrial Extension Service; Michael Reep of the Industrial Extension Service; Lara Shields of the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Martin Baucom of the Engineering Foundation; and Tim McGlothin of the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Brian Carty, desktop support administrator for the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, is responsible for day-to-day network support for more than 500 graduate students and 125 faculty and staff. He is not only technologically savvy, but has also proven to be a valuable teacher, constantly helping users with applications, complex instructions, and keeping their computers secure.

Brian has won the Pride of the Wolfpack award twice for his outstanding customer service. He was recognized for his devotion to his customers and ability to support one of the largest departments on campus that spreads throughout five different buildings. The number of clients he has supported and projects he has led has grown steadily.

Brian is known for being exceedingly efficient, prompt, and courteous. He frequently works late nights and weekends and helps the department keep running smoothly.

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