Fort Hays Tech | North Central
BELOIT – Each semester Fort Hays Tech | North Central awards a member of our staff or faculty with a 212° Award. The purpose of the 212° Award is to recognize individuals who demonstrate superior dedication and the willingness to go that extra degree.
212 degrees is the boiling point of water. Everyone has watched it happen as water goes from still to rumbling when it reaches that threshold. That boiling point is a transformation point.
Recipients of this award are employees who voluntarily go above and beyond the call of duty and are transformational leaders at the college. These employees demonstrate a positive attitude and commitment to their profession, students, fellow employees, and a loyalty to the mission of Fort Hays Tech | North Central.
The recipient of 2025 Fall 212° Award is Emma Carlin. Carlin is the student account specialist for the college and works on the Beloit campus.
About the Fall 2025 Recipient
Carlin exemplifies the spirit of the 212° Award. She has been with the college for over four years and during that time she has provided steadfast support in helping both students and staff. Carlin is selfless, dedicated, and dependable and always willing to go above and beyond in order to help others.
"We are blessed to have Emma Carlin on our team, and I am very pleased that she was selected by her peers for this recognition," said Fort Hays Tech | North Central's President Eric Burks.
"Emma is an amazing person and does a fantastic job of thinking of ways to make things work better for our students and our staff. Emma's kind and caring demeanor and her outstanding work ethic are very much appreciated by students and staff. Emma is very deserving of the 212 Award as she consistently goes above and beyond to help people and fulfill the college's mission," Burks said.