The Savannah Technical College Foundation Community Council honored 21 stars at the 2015 Tribute to Community STARS today. The event, now in its ninth year, honors individuals, nominated for their service and dedication at work or in the community. This year’s honorees join the ranks of 150 men and women who have been nominated in previous years.

The following were honored at the 2015 Tribute to Community Stars:

 *   Scott Boylston | Program Coord. of Masters in Design Sustainability, SCAD Sponsored by DIRTT
 *   Randy Bugos | President & CEO, YMCA of Coastal Georgia Sponsored by Wells Fargo
 *   Ruth Ann Dutton | 2015 STC GOAL Student of the Year Sponsored by Savannah Technical College Foundation Community Council
 *    Marsha Fogarty | General Sales Manager, WTOC-TV Sponsored by WTOC-TV
 *    Steve Green | President & CEO, Stephen Green Properties Sponsored by Georgia Ports Authority
 *   Austin Hill | President, Austin Hill Realty Sponsored by Historic Savannah Foundation
 *   Sarah Hunt | 2015 STC Rick Perkins Instructor of the Year Sponsored by Savannah Technical College
 *   Bob James | President, Carver State Bank Sponsored by SEDA
 *   Eric Johnson | Principal, Hussey Gay Bell Sponsored by National Office Systems
 *   Peggy Jolley | Regional Mgr., Community & Econ. Development, Georgia Power Sponsored by Georgia Power
 *   Don Kole | Chairman, Kole Management Company Sponsored by First Chatham Bank
 *   Aaron Levy | Former Owner & President, Levy Jewelers Sponsored by Tenenbaum Consulting
 *   Beth Logan | Director of Marketing & Volunteer Svcs., Hospice Savannah Sponsored by Advertising Specialty Services
 *   Brandon Matias | 2015 STC EAGLE Student of the Year Sponsored by United Way of the Coastal Empire
 *   Sam McCachern | President & CEO, Thomas & Hutton Sponsored by Savannah Morning News and Savannah Magazine
 *   John McIver | Former Mayor, Riceboro & Former Chair, Liberty Co. Comm. Sponsored by SNF Holding Company
 *   Colin McRae | Partner, HunterMaclean Sponsored by HunterMaclean
 *   Michael Owens | President & CEO, Tourism Leadership Council Sponsored by StayInSavannah.com
 *   Tom Oxnard | President, Board of Directors, Horizons Savannah Sponsored by Mary & Howard Morrison
 *   Bill Wessinger | Orthopedic Surgeon, Memorial Health University Physicians Sponsored by Judy & Dick Eckburg
 *   Linda Zoller | Community Leader Sponsored by Helen Downing

The event is sponsored by the STC Foundation Community Council. This volunteer group of young professionals is charged with expanding the local knowledge and profile of Savannah Technical College and its mission and with raising funds to support the college, its programs and students. The Community Council is co-chaired by Alethia Zadach and Mike Miller, and the Tribute to Community STARS event is chaired by Heather Gordon. Dr. Bertice Berry, best-selling author, comedienne and speaker, delivered the keynote address. Sonny Dixon and Dawn Baker were the co-master of ceremonies.