MVNU honors Ballenger and Layman

Mount Vernon Nazarene University honored Dr. Jennifer Ballenger and Amy Layman at the Excellence in the Call awards reception on Sept. 23 for their dedication to MVNU’s mission. Pictured, from left, are Rev. Dave Mills, MVNU Vice President of Spiritual Life and Church Relations, Dr. Ballenger, Layman and Dr. Michaelia Black, MVNU Vice President for Finance/CFO. (Photo courtesy of Mount Vernon Nazarene University)

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University gathered Wednesday morning in Thorne Performance Hall of the R.R. Hodges Chapel/Fine Arts Center to honor their colleagues at the Excellence in the Call awards reception. Dr. Jennifer Ballenger, Assistant Professor of Youth and Family Ministries, and Amy Layman, Housekeeper/Custodian, were celebrated for their dedication to MVNU’s mission.

The quarterly award includes recognition at the employee reception, a certificate, and $500. Developed and sponsored by faculty and staff donors, this honor recognizes outstanding service, innovation, collegiality, peer leadership, and going beyond the call of duty as recognized and nominated from their peers and chosen by the Excellence in the Call Award Committee.

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