ECVC Foundation Award Winners

The ECVC Foundation Awards recognize outstanding employees of Eastern Carolina Vocational Center whose dedication, leadership, and service exemplify ECVC’s mission and core values.

Presented annually during ECVC’s Employee Christmas Luncheon, these awards honor team members who make a meaningful impact across our organization and the communities we serve.

2025 ECVC Foundation Award Winners

2025 ECVC Foundation Award recipients with ECVC leadership at annual employee Christmas luncheon
David Windley - Maintenance Technician

David Windley - Maintenance Technician

Walter B. Jones, Jr. Award for Excellence

Recognized for exceptional leadership and major contributions to ECVC’s warehouse modernization and facility operations, including key infrastructure improvements and support of daily production needs.
Lisa Taylor - Employment Specialist

Lisa Taylor - Employment Specialist

Morris Brody Award for Excellence

Honored for unwavering dedication to ECVC’s mission, compassionate service, and dependable work ethic. The top vote-getter in 2025, her role reflects the very core of ECVC’s purpose.
Robbie Sutton - Production Supervisor

Robbie Sutton - Production Supervisor

James Earl Jones Award for Excellence

Recognized for strong leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to professional growth within ECVC’s production and packaging operations.
Douglas Ray - C&D Sorter

Douglas Ray - C&D Sorter

James Dupree Award for Excellence

Honored for dependability, positive attitude, and essential contributions to ECVC’s Pitt County Construction & Demolition sorting operations.
Holmes Harrison - Chair Caner

Holmes Harrison - Chair Caner

Daneel le Roux Award for Excellence

ECVC’s longest-tenured employee with 53 years of service, recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, loyalty, and lifelong dedication to ECVC and its customers.
Miosotis Sencion-Lorenzo - Cleaner

Miosotis Sencion-Lorenzo - Cleaner

Walter L. Williams Award for Excellence

Recognized for exemplary performance in ECVC’s Janitorial Department, including reliability, punctuality, attention to detail, and high customer satisfaction.

About the ECVC Foundation

The ECVC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, dedicated to celebrating and supporting the individuals who advance ECVC’s mission of meaningful employment for people with disabilities.

Each year, the Foundation honors exceptional team members through its annual Foundation Awards, presented at ECVC’s Christmas luncheon. These awards recognize outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment to the organization’s values, with nominations made by supervisors, team leads, and co-workers.

In addition to employee recognition, the Foundation invests in professional development and training opportunities that help ECVC staff grow and succeed while strengthening the impact of the organization throughout Eastern North Carolina.

Past Foundation Award Winners

2024 Award Winners

Cassandra Anderson

Walter B. Jones, Jr. Award for Excellence

Tyrrell
Best

Morris Brody Award for Excellence

Glory
Floyd

Walter L. Williams Award for Excellence

Perlie Gregg

Meritorious Service Award
Ashka Lewis

Ashka Lewis

Meritorious Service Award

Mirna Martinez

Meritorious Service Award