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Employee Recognition

Plant Telecommunications held an afternoon reception on December 13th, 2010 to honor employee anniversaries and retirements.

Hosts, President Danny Sterling and Vice-President Beverly Sterling, presented plaques acknowledging each person’s years of loyal service to the company.

Anniversaries 2010
Pictured back row left to right…David Parker (30 years), Reggie Batts (15 years) and Artie Mosley (30 years).
Middle row left to right...Steve Harrell (40 years), Vice-President Betty Chloe Metzger (10 years), David Metzger (5 years), President Danny Sterling, Matt Garrick (10 years) and Vice-President Gordon Duff (15 years).
Front row left to right...Deena Childers (30 years), Vice-President Beverly G. Sterling and Janice McBrayer (20 years).
 
Over 100 Years of Service

Plant Telecommunications had been providing outstanding service for over 100 years and continues to embrace the newest telecommunications technologies.  The company has been recognized for its hard work and dedication by receiving several awards:

Gov. Zell MillerGovernor Zell Miller recognized Plant's dedication to excellence in 1996 when he proclaimed September 20 as Plant Telecommunications Day (formerly Plant Telephone Company) in Georgia.

Danny and Beverly Sterling with
Georgia Governor Zell Miller -1996.

 

 

 

  • The 2001 Georgia Family Business of the Year Award (Cox Family Enterprise) based on proven business success, positive family/business linkage, multi-generation family business involvement, contributions to industry and community, and innovative business practices and strategies.
  • The 2002 Cox Century Award (Cox Family Enterprise) for businesses that have been family owned and operated for more than 100 years.
  • The 2002 Outstanding Business Leader Award presented to Danny and Beverly Gleaton Sterling, 1967 and 1968 ABAC alumni. They were honored for their professional achievement, community service, and service to the college. 
  • The winners of the 2004 GUCC Lester Feathers Award for the state and The Golden Backhoe Award for Region 4. These awards are for the great job that the Construction and Outside Plant Departments do everyday in their efforts to prevent damages to underground utilities.

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Plant Telecommunications' employees and President, General Manager Danny Sterling recognized for The 2004 GUCC Lester Feather's Award. Plant's Construction Crew with their Golden Backhoe Awards. Pictured (L to R): Kyle Gaskins, Joe Davis, Milton Rousey, Willie Whitehead, & Steve Harrell.