Augusta Technical College announced the sixth class of Den of Distinction inductees on Sept. 15.
“The Den of Distinction honors members of Cougar Nation who have excelled in their professions and demonstrated a strong commitment to Augusta Tech’s values and vision,” according to a Sept. 15 news release from Augusta Tech.
A selection committee of alumni reviewed nominations and named 10 for the honor.
“At Augusta Technical College, our alumni are a powerful reflection of the opportunities created through technical education,” said College President Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker. “The 2026 Den of Distinction honorees represent excellence in their professions, service to their communities, and pride in Augusta Tech. We are honored to celebrate their accomplishments and the meaningful impact they continue to make across our region and beyond.”
Princeton Barnes, Systems Analyst, Cyber Protection Brigade at Fort Gordon; Glenn Bostic, Corden Pharma, Production Manager; La Toya Evans, Cobb County School District Teacher; Quen Harris, Southern Nuclear, Nuclear Plant Operator; Sidney Lee, ENERCON Services, Probabilistic Risk Assessments Engineer; Emily Pinto, owner CSRA Photography; Reginald Powell, Powellful Design, Owner, Augusta Technical College, Multimedia Design Specialist; ; Jennifer Reynolds, ADP Solution Advisor III; LaQuandra Staley, Richmond County School System/C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School Literary Specialist and Lacey White, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Interim Director of Admissions.
The college will induct the honorees at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at St. Paul’s River Room in downtown Augusta. The semiformal event calls for cocktail attire and is open to the public. Click here to purchase tickets for $20. Click here to purchase tickets for $20.
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