Call for Nominations!
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is pleased to announce a call for nominations for the Thomas E. Gamble Excellence in Education for Economic Development Impact award.
Dr. Thomas E. Gamble, past President of Brevard Community College (BCC), now known as Eastern Florida State College, devoted his career to serving undergraduates from all levels and walks of life, embracing the open-door philosophy of the comprehensive community college. At BCC, he was instrumental in the development of the Aerospace Technology program, a National Center of Excellence of the National Science Foundation, a variety of curricular and technology enhancements, as well as significant facility enhancements at all five college campuses. He also was a champion for the expansion of the partnership with the University of Central Florida in Brevard County, improving upper division and graduate level offerings. Active in a broad spectrum of community support and educational efforts, Dr. Gamble expanded the college’s dual enrollment programs serving high school students. This resulted in the largest number of dual enrollments in the state of Florida, further creating additional avenues for students in Brevard County to continue their education at the highest level.
In memory of this exceptional educational leader, the EDC created the Thomas E. Gamble Excellence in Education for Economic Development Impact Award. This year’s award will be presented on October 18, at the EDC’s 2017 Annual Meeting.
We invite members of the community to submit nominations on behalf of an individual who has made long standing, consistent, and highly valued contributions to further educational programs supporting a comprehensive talent pipeline for our existing industry.
Deadline to submit is Monday, September 25.
Self-nominations are acceptable.
To submit your nominations click here or paste this link in your browser:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2017EducatorImpactAwardNominee
Past Award Recipients:
2008 Dr. Richard DiPatri, Brevard County Public Schools
2011 Dr. Al Koller, SpaceTec (Eastern Florida State College)
2013 Dr. Katherine Cobb, Eastern Florida State College
2015 Dr. Linda Miedema, Eastern Florida State College
Thank you!
EDC of Florida’s Space Coast |