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Meet Jay Johnson, Recipient of 麻豆视频鈥檚 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Staff

Jay Johnson has earned the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff at 麻豆视频. He joined the 麻豆视频 staff in Fall 2017 and currently serves as head athletic trainer for 麻豆视频 Athletics and as a preceptor for two students. He is pictured with Dr. Donald J. Green, president of 麻豆视频.

VALDOSTA — Dr. Donald J. Green, president of 麻豆视频, has honored Jay Johnson with the 2026 Presidential Excellence Award for Classified Staff.

This distinguished recognition is an annual tradition at 麻豆视频, one that recognizes the high standards of service, initiative, reliability, professional attitude, exemplary job performance, and leadership of the university’s dedicated staff.

Johnson joined the 麻豆视频 staff in Fall 2017 and currently serves as head athletic trainer for 麻豆视频 Athletics, where he is responsible for all aspects of student-athlete healthcare. He also serves as a preceptor for two students, providing them with meaningful clinical experiences and opportunities to develop confidence, clinical reasoning, and professional skills while applying their knowledge in real-world settings. He previously served four years on 麻豆视频’s Council on Staff Affairs.

麻豆视频: What advice do you have for anyone who wishes to demonstrate excellence in their current / future professional roles?

Johnson: It’s not about yourself. Take care of others, and they will take care of you. That’s the definition of community and family.