The Fayette County Commission recognized one of its employees at the beginning of its Dec. 14 meeting for excelling in scholastic achievement while attending Bevill State Community College. All commissioners were present at the meeting. Preston Jones, the county maintenance supervisor, received the 2020 New Century Workforce Scholar for the State of Alabama and received a $1,250 scholarship award. Jones also received the Carl A. Elliott, Sr. Student Achievement Award for the 2019-20 academic year. This award is given to the most outstanding student from Bevill State, which includes all campuses, in recognition for student academic achievement, service to the community, and concern for the welfare of others.
Additionally, Jones was named to the 2020 All-Alabama Academic Team.
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