{"id":1445,"date":"2023-04-17T15:22:02","date_gmt":"2023-04-17T19:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/?p=1445"},"modified":"2023-04-17T15:22:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T19:22:02","slug":"students-honored-at-annual-awards-day-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/2023\/04\/17\/students-honored-at-annual-awards-day-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"Students Honored at Annual Awards Day Ceremony"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Southwest Virginia Community College honored and celebrated student achievements at the college&#8217;s annual Awards Day ceremony on April 6, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students receiving awards were nominated by faculty for their academic excellence in their programs of study, in addition to their exemplary participation, leadership, or service in college clubs and organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Workforce and Continuing Education program also honored students for their work while earning credentials. Student-athletes were also awarded for their accomplishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/001April-06-2023-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two people laughing.\" class=\"wp-image-1465\" width=\"579\" height=\"377\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Antwan Vanburen (coordinator for inclusion and engagement) shares a laugh with Austin Suess (student) before the celebration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The award ceremony concluded with the college&#8217;s Student Government Association (SGA) selecting their top faculty and staff picks and honoring them on behalf of the student body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The student awards include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Outstanding Achievement \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Recognizes students who show outstanding exceptional improvement, growth, commitment or learning development in an academic subject.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Program Leadership &amp; Service \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Recognizes students that demonstrate outstanding leadership and service within their program of study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Most Earned Program Credentials \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Recognizes students that have received the highest number of credentials within their program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Club Leadership &amp; Initiative \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>Recognizes club officers or members who have demonstrated motivation, initiative or leadership within a club or organization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dean\u2019s Award \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;Selected by the academic division dean for academic achievement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s award recipients are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Program: Business, Engineering &amp; Industrial Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most Earned Program Credentials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Avery Beecher Chaffin: Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Constance Nipper: Electrical\/Electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connor Shelton: Electrical Installation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Thiel: Advanced Manufacturing &amp; Advanced Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outstanding Achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James Bostic: Automotive Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Joseph Brooks: Advanced Manufacturing &amp; HVAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devin Dailey: Cybersecurity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Wayne Graham, Jr.: Business Administration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isaac Griffith: Automotive Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>James Christopher Horn II: Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanner Lee Keys: Electrical<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber Marie Montanez: Bookkeeping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jayson Tyler Mullins: HVAC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Proffitt: Electrical\/Electronics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brittney Shrewsbury: Automotive Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Millard Smith Jr.: Advanced Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grace Elizabeth Sword: Accounting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Ann Smith: Business Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samuel Issac Ramey: Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher Seth Whitt: Outstanding Freshman Engineering Student of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Broden William Caton: Outstanding Sophomore Engineering Student of the Year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Leadership &amp; Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deborah J. Lester: Medical Coding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elisabeth Jordan Presley: Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Samuel Issac Ramey: Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lori Ann Smith: Business Management<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timothy Stout: Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Thiel: Advanced Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dean\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin Brooks: Electrical\/Electronics &amp; Advanced Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isaac Griffith: Automotive Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elisabeth Presley: Engineering<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Thiel: Advanced Precision Machining<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/012Most-Earned-Program-Credentials-Electrical-ElectronicsApril-06-2023-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"student with awards, standing with the college president.\" class=\"wp-image-1447\" width=\"843\" height=\"616\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Tommy Wright, Constance Nipper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/001Business-Engineering-Industrial-Technology-AwardsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/001Business-Engineering-Industrial-Technology-AwardsApril-06-2023-1024x497.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1448\" width=\"845\" height=\"403\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) (front) James Bostic, Mark Graham, Jr, Isaac Griffith, Brittney Shrewsbury, Lori Smith (rear) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Christopher Whitt, Brody Caton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Program: Health Technologies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most Earned Program Credentials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chessie Billips: Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abriana Brown: Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Madison Johnson: Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abigail Jones: Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outstanding Achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Savannah Austin: Radiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessey Ball: Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miranda Lynn Burress: Practical Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber Freeman: Radiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alisha Hafemeister: Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tyler Gregory Harmon: Pharmacy Technician<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sommer Honaker: Radiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Moore: Radiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Julia Shortt: Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexandra Lia Sousa: Practical Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeremy Stout: Nursing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Camdyn Sykes: Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emily Vaughn: Radiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keleigh Musick: Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Leadership &amp; Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reagan Elizabeth McCann: Pharmacy Technician<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dean\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noah Brown: Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber Freeman: Radiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/002Heath-Technologies-Most-Earned-Program-CredentialsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/002Heath-Technologies-Most-Earned-Program-CredentialsApril-06-2023-1024x425.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1449\" width=\"879\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Abigail Jones, Madison Johnson, Chessie Billips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/003Health-Technologies-Most-Earned-Program-CredentialsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/003Health-Technologies-Most-Earned-Program-CredentialsApril-06-2023-1024x389.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1450\" width=\"878\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Keleigh Musick, Sommer Honaker, Tyler Harmon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/004Health-Technologies-Deans-Award-Occupational-Therapy-AssistantApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/004Health-Technologies-Deans-Award-Occupational-Therapy-AssistantApril-06-2023-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" width=\"809\" height=\"530\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Noah Brown<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Program: Arts &amp; Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most Earned Program Credentials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kylie Fletcher: Administration of Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outstanding Achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timothy J. Boyd: Human Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trajon Boyd: Administration of Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xander Bunch: Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dalton Horn: Psychology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laura Johnson: Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shirley Ann Szabo: Human Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stacy Thompson: Administration of Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Leadership &amp; Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anniston McGlothlin: Administration of Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dean\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timothy Boyd: Human Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/005Arts-Sciences-Outstanding-AchievementApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/005Arts-Sciences-Outstanding-AchievementApril-06-2023-1024x455.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" width=\"943\" height=\"413\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) Stacy Thompson, Shirley Szabo, Dalton Horn, Xander Bunch, Timothy Boyd, Anniston McGlothlin (Standing) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Program: Workforce &amp; Continuing Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Most Earned Program Credentials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colton Keen: Diesel Repair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Darrius Keen: Heavy Equipment &amp; Commercial Driver&#8217;s License<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outstanding Achievement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jeffery Nickels: Commercial Driver&#8217;s License<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corey Michael Walsh: Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Leadership &amp; Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thomas Farmer: Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Vanover: Welding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dean\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kristin Juvelier: Heavy Equipment &amp; Commercial Driver&#8217;s License<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/006Workforce-Continuing-Education-AwardsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/006Workforce-Continuing-Education-AwardsApril-06-2023-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1453\" width=\"831\" height=\"432\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Colton Keen, Corey Walsh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><em>Athletics:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cross Country&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchell Campbell: Runner of the Year NJCAA Region 10 Player of the Year NJCAA Region 10 Division III&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s Basketball&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brennan Howard: All Region Second Team Men&#8217;s Basketball<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valentino Simon: All Region Third Team Men&#8217;s Basketball\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Basketball&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liyah French: All Region Second Team Women&#8217;s Basketball&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wrestling&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Billy-Jack Cupp: National Qualifier Men&#8217;s Wrestling&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adnan Moaz: NJCAA National Qualifier&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin Suess: 197 LB District Champion, NJCAA All American&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/007Athletics-AwardsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/007Athletics-AwardsApril-06-2023-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1454\" width=\"910\" height=\"448\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Austin Suess, Adnan Moaz, Valentino Simon, Mitchell Campbell,<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Clubs &amp; Organizations&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Club Leadership &amp; Initiative&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eric Christopher Bandy: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Noah Brown: OTA\/SOTA Club&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adrianna Hall: OTA\/SOTA Club&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leigh Ann Horn: Nursing Club&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Abigail Jones: Nursing Club<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelsey Lorraine Messer: Student Government Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caden Charles Owens: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elisabeth Presley: Robotics Club&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andrew Jacob Sharpe: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morgan Sue Smith: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Austin Walter Suess: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua Thiel: Robotics Club&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vanessa Uwase: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Raylee Marie Wilson: Student Government Association&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/008Clubs-OrganizationsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/008Clubs-OrganizationsApril-06-2023-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1455\" width=\"899\" height=\"407\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(front L-R) Morgan Smith, Andrew Sharpe, Caden Owens, Kelsey Messer, Eric Bandy (rear) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Raylee Wilson, Vanessa Uwase, Austin Suess<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/009Nursing-Club-AwardsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/009Nursing-Club-AwardsApril-06-2023-1024x638.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1457\" width=\"699\" height=\"429\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Abigail Jones, Leigh Ann Horn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Honors Participation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary Blankenship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jacquelynn Boulden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joseph Harris<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kelsey Messer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gray Queen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annaleigh Rowe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erin Torees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taylor Webb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/010Honors-StudentsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/010Honors-StudentsApril-06-2023-1024x477.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1456\" width=\"741\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) Erin Torees, Annaleigh Rowe, Joseph Harris, Jacquelynn Boulden, Mary Blankenship, Taylor Webb (rear) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>SGA Student Choice Awards&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty and Staff Awards<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mandy Barrett: Outstanding Student Service&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian Hale: Outstanding Faculty Advisor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Christopher Hess: Outstanding Student Success Advisor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tabitha Smith: Outstanding Instructor&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/011SGA-Student-Choice-Faculty-Staff-AwardsApril-06-2023-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/011SGA-Student-Choice-Faculty-Staff-AwardsApril-06-2023-1024x529.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1458\" width=\"741\" height=\"377\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(L-R) SWCC President Dr. Tommy Wright, Tabitha Smith, Christopher Hess, Brian Hale, Mandy Barrett<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southwest Virginia Community College honored and celebrated student achievements at the college&#8217;s annual Awards Day ceremony on April 6, 2023. 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