Several outstanding young people have recently been named Shining Star Students by Baldwin EMC. These young people were nominated and chosen for the award because they demonstrated the Touchstone Energy characteristics of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community.

• November’s Shining Star Student was Erica Hoffman from Daphne Middle School.
• December’s Shining Star Student was Michael Parnell from Central Baldwin Middle School.
• January’s Shining Star Student was Chris Armstrong from Foley Middle School.
• February’s Shining Star Student was Ashlyn Bankston from Elberta Middle School.
• March’s Shining Star Student was Tyler Burgett from Central Baldwin Middle School.

Each winning student was presented with a Shining Star Student certificate and a $25 Visa gift card from Baldwin EMC. For more information on the Shining Star Student program, go to www.baldwinemc.com. Nominations will be accepted until the end of May.

November Shining Star Student Erica Hoffman is pictured receiving her award with (from left) Daphne Middle School principal Tom Hartner, Baldwin EMC representative Kim Frank, Daphne Middle School teacher Dena Caldwell and Baldwin EMC representative Kevin Wilson. 

December Shining Star Student Michael Parnell is pictured receiving his award with (from left) Baldwin EMC representative Kevin Wilson, Central Baldwin Middle School assistant principal Mike Dawkins and teacher Ashley Swearingen, and Baldwin EMC representative Kim Frank.

January Shining Star Student Chris Armstrong is pictured receiving his award with (from left) Baldwin EMC representatives Kevin Wilson and Kim Frank and Foley Middle School principal Danny McDuffie.

February Shining Star Student Ashlyn Bankston is pictured receiving her award with (from left) Baldwin EMC representatives Kevin Wilson and Kim Frank, Elberta Middle School teacher Bradley Blackmon and principal Claude Eilert.

March Shining Star Student Tyler Burgett is pictured receiving his award with (from left) Baldwin EMC representative Kevin Wilson, Central Baldwin Middle School teacher Dawn Hopper and Baldwin EMC representative Kim Frank.