Pictured left to right; Eagle Mountain Elementary Principal Byron Difani, Kristie Nephew, Wayne Gibbs, and Citizens Bank’s Ashley Engles
Dennis Nephew and Wayne Gibbs, both plumbers with the Batesville School District maintenance department, were named Monday in a special honor to receive the October “Citizens Bank Above & Beyond Award.”
Since 2012, Citizens Bank and the Batesville School District have recognized staff members who go “above and beyond” to realize the district’s mission to empower today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges. Staff in all schools and departments throughout the district nominate award recipients, who receive a Certificate of Excellence, a $25 gift card and a 20-ounce insulated tumbler from Citizens Bank. The award is presented at the Batesville School Board meeting each month.
This month’s award presentation brought special meaning to recipients Nephew and Gibbs. Dennis Nephew, recently passed, was represented by his wife Kristie Nephew.
Fellow colleagues were sure to note Nephew and Gibbs’ unwavering will to work as they selected the two for this month’s award. Eagle Mountain Elementary staff said:
- “A couple of years ago, we received word around 5:00 a.m. that we had a major water leak at our school. By 5:30, or shortly after, Dennis and Wayne were on scene and quickly started evaluating the situation. They took action and worked hard until late that night until the waterline was fixed. Thanks to these men the major issue was repaired and school were back in session the next day!”
- “Time and time again we needed a plumber on campus and quickly we would see Dennis and Wayne fixing the problems.”
- “We are so thankful that Dennis was a part of the great Batesville School District, and we are thankful that Wayne is with our district. Both have always been there for us at Eagle Mountain Elementary. To us, they are superheroes.”
About Citizens Bank
Citizens Bank was founded in 1953 by a group of business and civic leaders. Citizens Bank, with assets exceeding $1.1 billion, is a financial services organization that is committed to serving the needs of the communities it serves. Its progressive community banking model focuses on the delivery of exceptional customer service while employing advanced technology and products which allow its customers to have one bank to serve all their needs. The bank takes pride in a heritage of independence that honors the vision of its founders and remains dedicated to the financial progress of the people it serves. For more information about Citizens Bank and its talented team of leaders, visit TheCitizensBank.net.
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