Tori Culley Selected as 2024 NextGen Under 30 Award Honoree

Posted Date: 09/10/2024

DURANT, Okla. – Kiamichi Tech is proud to announce that Tori Culley, one of our outstanding team members at the Durant campus, has been selected as a 2024 NextGen Under 30 Award honoree. This prestigious recognition is awarded to young professionals across Oklahoma who have demonstrated exceptional talent, leadership and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.  
  
Culley has made significant contributions to Kiamichi Tech through her collaborative approach to training solutions and her dedication to student success. As a key member of the Workforce & Economic Development team, she has implemented forward-thinking training programs that meet the workforce needs of Bryan County. 
  
“Tori has focused on building community relations in her role, while also increasing the number of local businesses served,” said Shelley Free, Superintendent at Kiamichi Tech. “She is committed to our mission of ‘Preparing People for Success.’ It is an honor to witness her growth as a leader in our district and in the state.”  
  
Culley was recognized at the NextGen Under 30 Award Ceremony at the State Capitol on Monday, September 9, 2024, and will be honored again at the NextGen Award Ceremony on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Norman, OK. These events will celebrate her outstanding achievements alongside other distinguished honorees from across the state.  
  
Kiamichi Tech congratulates Tori on this well-deserved honor. Her achievements reflect the core values of our organization, and we look forward to her continued contributions and success.