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Martha Nesbitt honored as a commanding '4-foot-something' figure in Gainesville

Former college president presented Quality of Life Award

Dr. Martha Nesbitt, right, is given the Quality of Life Award by Phillippa Lewis Moss, the Community Council on Aging director, on Thursday during a ceremony honoring Nesbitt in Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

09152017 NESBITT 0002.jpg — Dr. Martha Nesbitt, right, is given the Quality of Life Award by Phillippa Lewis Moss, the Community Council on Aging director, on Thursday during a ceremony honoring Nesbitt in Gainesville. - photo by David Barnes

Family, friends and coworkers paid tribute to Martha T. Nesbitt Thursday night for her dedication, involvement and variety of contributions to higher education and the community.