Henderson resident Roberta J. Barnes is the 1993-94 recipient of the Nevada Centennial Medallion, an award given annually to the UNLV graduate with the highest grade point average.

She graduated in December 1993 with a GPA of 3.99.
Barnes, who earned a bachelor of science degree in hotel administration, is now employed at The Mirage as a management associate.

The daughter of Robert and Donna Barnes of Green Valley, she is a 1989 graduate of the Southern Nevada Vocational Technical Center.

The Nevada Centennial Medallion is presented each year by the Las Vegas Rotary Club.