Published on April 10th, 2026
Last modified April 10th, 2026 02:20 pm
Southwest Virginia Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of its students, faculty, and staff during the College’s annual Awards Day, held on April 9 at the Charles R. King Community Center. The event recognized outstanding academic performance, leadership, service, and commitment across a wide range of programs, disciplines, and campus organizations. Awards Day highlights the dedication and excellence that define the SWCC community, honoring individuals whose hard work and accomplishments make a lasting impact on the College and the region it serves.
Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Achievement:
Isabella Lowe — BIO 101
Cameron Ratliff — BIO 101
Aashish Titha — BIO 101
Mason Woods — BIO 101
Bailee Bowman — BIO 101
Patricia Bigge — BIO 101
Landri Lallande — BIO 101
Kendra Inscore — Criminal Justice (One-Year Completion)
Kelly Sutherland — Criminal Justice (Two-Year Completion)
Kaylee Charles — Criminal Justice (Two-Year Completion, Year One)
Lynzie Wroaten — Education
Jarret Bowling — English
Melissa Johnson — English
Karen Helmandollar — Human Services
Caleb Casey — Psychology
Jaden Simmons — Psychology
Bailey Colins — Criminal Justice
Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology
Outstanding Achievement
Isaak Sevigny — Automotive
Jennifer Griffith — Accounting
Elizabeth Blevins — Advanced Precision Machining
Benton Deel — Advanced Welding and Fabrication
Bethany Roller — Business Administration
Jessica Goodman — Business Management
Dion Studivant — Business Management
Ronnie Trent — Electrical
Carter Hess — Electrical‑Electronics
Roger Hunnell — Electrical‑Electronics
Maya Blevins — Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology
Cameron Jessee — Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology
Landon Dawson — HVAC
Sebastian Dominquez — HVAC
Holly Cantrell — Medical Coding
Sydney Pennington — Precision Machining
Kenleigh Barnhart — Welding
Angela Myers — Welding
Isaiah Sparks — Automotive
Freshmen Engineering Student of the Year
Jonathan Lambert — Engineering
Sophomore Engineering Student of the Year
Joseph Hill — Engineering
Most Earned Program Credentials
Justin Tucker — AutomotiveIsaiah Sparks — Automotive
Program Leadership & Service
Kenleigh Barnhart — WeldingAngela Myers — WeldingIsaiah Sparks — AutomotiveEthan Rose — Advanced Precision MachiningBenton Deel — Advanced Welding and FabricationJustin Tucker — AutomotiveZoie Elswick — Environmental Management and Recreational EcologyDamian Foleno‑Moran — Precision Machining
Dean’s Award
Benton Deel — Advanced Welding and FabricationBethany Roller — Business Administration
Workforce and Continuing Education
David Blankenship — CDLJustin Stell — CDLEric Sawyers — CNA
Eric Sawyers — CNACody Dolin — CDL
Eric Sawyers — CNA
Health Technologies
Charles Bender — EMSKimber Johnson — EMTJosh Dempsey — NursingCody Lester — NursingDesiree Preservati — NursingKasidi Skeens — NursingKaitlyn Travis — NursingRebekah Frye — NursingJenna Stevens — NursingTaylor Bishop — NursingSantana Vance — NursingEmma Cockram — Occupational Therapy AssistantMia Cross — Occupational Therapy AssistantAlexis Maxfield — Occupational Therapy AssistantElizabeth Lester — Pharmacy TechnicianJosary Beavers — Phlebotomy
Highest GPA in Class
Cayce Chandler — Radiography Class of 2027Kayla Neal — Radiography Class of 2026Taylor Preston — Radiography Class of 2027
Taylor Bishop — NursingSantana Vance — NursingTimothy Estes, Jr. — EMSGavin Freeman — EMTBrandon Kelly — Occupational Therapy Assistant
Jenna Stevens — Nursing
Athletics
Baseball
Caleb Bumgarner — All Academic All RegionChristian Coley — All Academic All RegionJohn Eads — All Academic All RegionRonnie Hall — All Academic All RegionPreston Jackson — All Academic All RegionMakhi Mills — All Academic All RegionKieran Robertson — All Academic All RegionXavier Sanders — All Academic All RegionLogan Spackman — All Academic All RegionKyle Yost — All Academic All RegionHayden Alapa — All Academic All RegionCraig Earls — All Academic All Region
Men’s Basketball
Luke Michael — All Academic All RegionMichael Curley — All Academic All RegionPeyton Ivery — All Academic All RegionKeyshawn Manuel — All Academic All RegionManay Mite — All Academic All RegionBryce Smoot — All Academic All RegionDeonta Mozell — All Academic All RegionBrice Wallace — All Academic All Region
Women’s Basketball
Alyvia Harvey — All Academic All RegionKara Kelly — All Academic All RegionEmma Owens — All Academic All RegionKayllyn Vannoy — All Academic All Region
Men’s Golf
Christian Coley — All Academic All RegionMason Curley — All Academic All Region
Men’s Soccer
Jake Campbell — All Academic All RegionViktor Damberger — All Academic All RegionPedro Hernandez — All Academic All RegionOscar Seliger — All Academic All RegionOliver Tate — All Academic All RegionCian Thomas — All Academic All RegionJacque Watson — All Academic All RegionEuan Whitty — All Academic All Region
Softball
Maria Alvarado — All Academic All RegionKrista Glascock — All Academic All RegionAubree Mundt — All Academic All RegionEmily Pyles — All Academic All RegionRiley Singleton — All Academic All RegionJaycie Stanley — All Academic All RegionAnnabelle Sturgill — All Academic All RegionEmma Wilcox — All Academic All Region
Volleyball
Destanie Ambers — All Academic All RegionPatricia Bigge — All Academic All RegionNatalie Haynes — All Academic All RegionMadison Inderrieden — All Academic All RegionLandri Lallande — All Academic All RegionBrooklyn Langston — All Academic All RegionLucie Reid — All Academic All Region
Clubs & Organizations
Club Leadership & Initiative
Valencia Johnson — SGAKandence Keen — SGAIsabella Lowe — SGABrandon Ratliff — SGABethany Roller — SGAKaylen Whitt — SGAMason Woods — SGAIsa Wright — SGAKenleigh Barnhart — WeldingAngela Myers — WeldingIsaiah Sparks — AutomotiveRebekah Frye — NursingEric Sawyers — CNA
Associate Dean’s Award
Kaylen Whitt — HonorsLynzie Wroaten — Honors
Honors College
Rileigh Buchanan — Health Tech HonorsJenna Stevens — Health Tech HonorsBailee Bowman — HonorsDariyan Dixon — HonorsAbigail Farmer — HonorsPedro Hernández — HonorsPreston Jackson — HonorsKadence Keen — HonorsKatlyn Kidd — HonorsBenjamin Kilbourne — HonorsGracie Overstreet — HonorsBrandon Ratliff — HonorsCameron Ratliff — HonorsBethany Roller — HonorsZoe Royston — HonorsJaden Simmons — HonorsKaylen Whitt — HonorsIsa Wright — HonorsLynzie Wroaten — HonorsOscar Seliger — Honors
SGA Student Choice Awards
Faculty and Staff Awards
Bill Taylor — Outstanding Faculty AdvisorJacob Richardson — Outstanding InstructorKaitlin Pruitt — Outstanding Student ServiceCourtney Wyatt — Outstanding Student Success Advisor
Student Involvement Impact Award
Ms. Edna Sizemore
Ms. Carol Cordle
Congratulations to everyone who was honored!