MURFREESBORO, NC –  Chowan University celebrated the academic and student organization accomplishments of students and faculty for the 2016-2017 academic year at the Awards Day Convocation on April 19, 2017. The awards are as follows:

Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award

Ryan Harris of Wendell, NC

2016-2017 Faculty Advisor of the Year Award

Thomas Whitaker of Murfreesboro, NC

Excellence in Leadership Advisor Award

Rachel Phillips of Murfreesboro, NC- Psychology Club

Excellence in Leadership Emerging Leader Award

Darren Peoples of Portsmouth, VA- Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Excellence in Leadership Officer Award

Katherine Hosking of Gastonia, NC- Poets Incorporated

Excellence in Leadership President Award

Kevin Wilson of Suffolk, VA- Criminal Justice Club

2016-2017 Mission and Vision Cup

Poets Incorporated

R. Clayton Lewis Outstanding Resident Assistant of the Year Award

Tichina Goodman of Hampton, VA

Marquee Vines of Norfolk, VA

Most Outstanding Female Athlete Award

Jordan Payne of Norfolk, VA- Basketball

Most Outstanding Male Athlete Award

Zachary Cooper of Franklinton, NC- Baseball

Cheryl Joy Hobday McElheney Business Award

Whitnee Cheek of Burgaw, NC

Drs. Vaughn and Miles Outstanding Business Student Award

Qeashaunda Johnson of Madison, IL

Dr. DeJesus Outstanding Student in Economics Award

George Kattan of Beit Jala, Palestine

Joseph Lee Parker Scholarship

Kyle Davison of Durham, NC

Sport Sciences Annual Scholarship

Chantel Roberts of Suffolk, VA

Garth D. Faile Biology and Physical Sciences Faculty Award

Kimberly Young of Conway, NC

Mary E. Wood Science Award

Brittany Beltrami of Franklin, VA

Wrenn Woodard of Pendleton, NC

Raymond Memorial Science Scholarship

Tia Fleming of Greensboro, NC

Outstanding Freshman in English Award

Zabre’ Dinnerson of Mint Hill, NC

Outstanding English Major Award

DominiQue Weldon of Glen Allen, VA

Outstanding History Student Award

Allison Gupton of Ahoskie, NC

Charles L. Paul History Award

Quanteria Wilson of Washington, NC

Romey Peavler Psychology Student of Promise Award

Sadayah Scott of Plainfield, NJ

Psychology Award

Heather Baker of Youngsville, NC

Outstanding Female Criminal Justice Student Award

Ashley Tackett of Virginia Beach, VA

Outstanding Male Criminal Justice Student Award

Calvin Bowe of Suffolk, VA

Kevin Wilson of Suffolk, VA

Department of Religion Honor Award

Regina Jones of Fayetteville, NC

“Ethics in Action” Award

Courtney O’Keefe of Boyce, VA

Excellence in Theatre Award

Jasmine Snead of Dunn, NC

Outstanding Junior in Graphic Communications Award

Ben Schuch of Frederick, MD

Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Communications Award

Rebeccah Noll of Richfield, NC

Outstanding Graduate in Visual Art Award

Zulay Romero of New Bern, NC

Outstanding Graduate in Graphic Design Award

Samara Hardiman of Suffolk, VA

Doug Eubank Award

Evelyn Walker of Huntersville, NC

Mary C. Pearce Music Scholarship

Kennon Brewington of Wendell, NC

James Monroe Chamblee Music Award

Terrence Taylor of Collinsville, VA

Dr. Charles Bentley Outstanding Teacher Education Student Award

Terrain Sharp of Williamsburg, VA

Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award

Sierra Burston of Grantville, GA

Senior Ambassador Award

Calvin Bowe of Suffolk, VA

Rodney Countryman of Murfreesboro, NC

McKaela Lane of Knotts Island, NC

Melissa Hernandez of Bronx, NY

Trevor Marshall of Murfreesboro, NC

Zulay Romero of New Bern, NC

Kevin Wilson of Suffolk, VA

Order of the Silver Feather

Calvin Bowe of Suffolk, VA

Sierra Jones of Grantville, GA

Trevor Marshall of Murfreesboro, NC

Ashley Tackett of Virginia Beach, VA

Zulay Romero of New Bern, NC

Courtni Williams of Rocky Mount, NC

Kevin Wilson of Suffolk, VA

Faith in Your Future Award

Qeashuanda Johnson of Madison, IL

Merit Award

Sierra Burston of Grantville, GA

Estelle Thigpen Superior Citizenship Award

Calvin Bowe of Suffolk, VA

Best All Around Student

Melissa Hernandez of Bronx, NY

2016-2017 Alpha Chi Teacher of the Year Award

Edward Snyder of Murfreesboro, NC

Please join Chowan University in congratulating all of the outstanding recipients.