The Northeast Way Award recognizes employees who demonstrate exceptional kindness and customer service skills. This award celebrates individuals who go beyond their job duties to create a positive and welcoming environment within the college community, embodying the core values of empathy, compassion, and inclusivity. Nominations for this award are open to all members of the NEMCC community, highlighting the importance of recognizing and honoring those who make a meaningful difference in the lives of others through their actions and attitudes.
Nomination Form
Do you know a Northeast Mississippi Community College employee who consistently goes above and beyond with kindness and customer service? Here’s your chance to shine a light on their incredible efforts!
Northeast Way Award Recipients
Dr. Kristy Church, Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
Dr. Kristy Church
Associate Degree Nursing Instructor
April 2026 Honoree
This award honors individuals who go above and beyond to support others, and Dr. Church’s impact on her students is nothing short of extraordinary.
As shared in her nomination, “Dr. Church is always willing to help her students and any others in need! I am beyond blessed to have had her as a nursing instructor.” That willingness to serve is paired with a deep sense of purpose and passion. “She goes above and beyond for all of her students and demonstrates respect, dignity, and a passion for her profession and NE.”
Her classroom is more than a place of instruction, it’s a place of encouragement, growth, and support.
“I’ve cried in her room, and so have many other students.”
Moments like that speak volumes. Dr. Church creates an environment where students feel safe, supported, and motivated to keep going, even on their hardest days. “She is constantly encouraging and pushing for you to succeed!”
Her impact extends far beyond lectures and clinicals. “Dr. Church is always willing to help, even taking time out of her day and her responsibilities to direct and guide the future nurses she is creating.” That level of commitment shapes not only strong students, but compassionate healthcare professionals.
Congratulations, Dr. Kristy Church, on being named this month’s Northeast Way Award recipient. Your compassion, dedication, and unwavering support are making a lasting difference in the lives of your students every single day.
