Published August 15, 2024
The first-ever Conqs of the Year were announced at the Dodge City Community College (DC3) Fall 2024 Inservice. Sponsored by the Celebrating Excellence at DC3 committee, the awards were presented at the Employee Appreciation Fiesta on Monday, Aug. 12. The 2024 winners, who each received an engraved letter opener, include (“Student’s First” category) Bennie Wiley-Bethea, Campus Counselor; Sherry Curtis Rogers, Professor of Physical Science; (“Innovation” category) Mike Smith, Sports Information Director; Benjamin Cuellar, Instructor of Business; (“Integrity” category) Cynthia Denson, Veterans Affairs Coordinator; Dylan Faullin, Professor of Math; (“Community” category) Dr. Harold Nolte, President; and Jason Lutz, Associate Professor of Electrical Technology. In addition, the late Jeff Cole, Professor of Diesel Technology, was named Honorary Conq of the Year. Pictured (left to right) are Sherry Curtis Rogers, Mike Smith, and Dr. Harold Nolte. [Photo by Lance Ziesch]