
Chowan University Awards Day Convocation 2023
Chowan University celebrated the academic and student organization accomplishments of students and faculty for the 2022-2023 academic year at the Awards Day Convocation on April 19, 2023. The awards are as follows:
Vera Parker Womble Christian Service Award
Shania Lashon Black of Greensboro, NC
Commencement Marshals
Dauquann Damarrie Capers of Jacksonville, NC
Malachi Jar’quezs Cobb of Washington, NC
Alex Christopher Cohoon of Edenton, NC
Madison Lee Dilday of Courtland, VA
Regan Elisabeth Jackson of Holly Springs, NC
Logan Leanne Jeffrey of Jarvisburg, NC
Roasia Jakeela Knight of Capron, VA
Ashley Taylor-Marie Mayes of Eagle Mountain, UT
Erica Elizabeth Mock of Diamond, OH
Colin Edward-Benjamin Riddick of Elizabeth City, NC
Olivia Ann Wheeler of Seaboard, NC
Bailey Mackenzie Wilcox of Port Republic, MD
Excellence In Leadership Awards
Excellence In Leadership Advisor Award
Dr. Pamela C. Woodard, Criminal Justice Club
Excellence In Leadership Emerging Leader Award
Fallon Jean Carmichael of High Point, NC
Dyllan Lovel Schoolfield of Merry Hill, NC
Excellence In Leadership Officer Award
Erica Elizabeth Mock of Diamond, OH
Excellence In Leadership President Award
Brayden Thomas Conboy of Suffolk, VA
Mission And Vision Cup
Team 4:13
R. Clayton Lewis Outstanding Resident Assistant Of The Year Award
Da’veion Alvin Pittman of Hurlock, MD
Ashante Imori Whitley of Roper, NC
Presidential Ambassador Award:
Shania Lashon Black of Greensboro, NC
Myesha La’shae Faison of Robersonville, NC
Shane Michael Rademacher of Greenville, NC
Tayler Dyanne Thomas-Tate of Goldsboro, NC
Alexa Catherine Woolson of Williamsburg, VA
Most Outstanding Athlete Award
Jaxon D. Martin of Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; Men’s Lacrosse
Destiny Ameel Robinson of Hampton, VA; Women’s Basketball
Cheryl Joy Hobday Mcelheney Business Award
Alexa Catherine Woolson of Williamsburg, VA
The Drs. Vaughn And Miles Outstanding Business Student Award
Dauquann Damarrie Capers of Jacksonville, NC
Dr. Dejesus Outstanding Student In Economics Award
Santino Jose Sormani of San Luis, Argentina
Joseph Lee Parker Scholarship
Ivory Brooks Stallings of Hattiesburg, MS
Amy Rozmus Hammond Scholarship
Eric Edward George of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
Dr. Seok Yoon Exercise Science Award
Alex Jeffrey Wildeboer of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada
Garth D. Faile Biology And Physical Sciences Faculty Award
Tyaysia Dominique Sharpe of Statesville, NC
Mary E. Wood Science Award
Anixa Marie Rosa Martinez of San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico
Raymond Memorial Science Scholarship
Hayden Marie Ahlers of Ft. Mitchell KY
Ronaldo Tyrese Williams of Kingston, Jamaica
Acheson Harden Mathematics Award
Caston L. Garland of Henrico, VA
Outstanding Freshman In English Award
Connor David Smith of Aylette, VA
Outstanding English Major Award
Harley Deserae Cox of Kelford, NC
Asuntha Candice Fleming of Patna Bihar, India
Outstanding History Student Award
Erica Elizabeth Mock of Diamond, OH
Charles L. Paul History Award
Margaret Jeannette Ahmes of Murfreesboro, NC
Romey Peavler Psychology Student Of Promise Award
Kenneth Eugene Phillips of Tustin, CA
Psychology Award
Makenzie Kameryn Mease of Roanoke Rapids, NC
Outstanding Criminal Justice Student Award
Logan Leanne Jeffrey of Jarvisburg, NC
Daniel A. Prevost of Columbia, MD
Department Of Religion Honor Award
Brayden Thomas Conboy of Suffolk, VA
Ethics In Action Award
Marcus Joseph Thomas Clarke of Smithfield, VA
Outstanding Graduate In Graphic Communications Award
Karensa Lagayle Strieder of Aylett, VA
Outstanding Graduate In Studio Art Award
Destiny Esther Vaughan of Ahoskie, NC
Outstanding Graduate In Graphic Design Award
David Wayne Clark of Kingwood, TX
Doug Eubank Award
Kayleigh Grace Roberts of Conway, NC
James Monroe Chamblee Music Award
Jah-Marcus Wayne Charles of Oxford, NC
Dr. Charles Bentley Outstanding Teacher Education Student Award
Jayda Lashaye Owens of Ahoskie, NC
Student Teacher Of The Year Award
Jayda Lashaye Owens of Ahoskie, NC
Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award
Rachel Louanna Van Buren of Pittsboro, NC
Dr. Patricia Williams Alpha Chi Chapter Member Of The Year Award
Olivia Ann Wheeler of Seaboard, NC
Chowan University Student Research Conference Awards Of Excellence
Best School Of Business And Design Paper
Kai Marshall George Rymes of Ascot, England
Sarai A. Sanders of Powder Springs, GA
Best School Of Education And Professional Studies Paper
Olivia Ann Wheeler of Seaboard, NC
Best School Of Arts And Sciences Paper
Erica Elizabeth Mock of Diamond, OH
Best Poster Presentation
Andrew Boyd Simmons of Fayetteville, NC
Best Visual Display
Davonte Christopher Hooks of Washington DC
Best Literary Work
Destiny Esther Vaughan of Ahoskie, NC
Best Musical Performance
Malachi Jar’quezs Cobb of Washington, NC
Best Graduate Paper
Susan Nabinger Colvin of Ahoskie, NC
David William Keck of Rocky Mount, NC
Order Of The Silver Feather
Annery Esther Abreu of Port Saint Lucie,,FL
Ishua Shyheim Stroud of Durham, NC
Rachel Louanna Van Buren of Pittsboro, NC
Destiny Esther Vaughan of Ahoskie, NC
Alexa Catherine Woolson of Williamsburg, VA
Faith In Your Future Award
Brayden Thomas Conboy of Suffolk, VA
Skyler Aaron Davies of Wilmington, NC
Merit Award
David Wayne Clark of Kingwood, TX
Tayler Dyanne Thomas-Tate of Goldsboro, NC
Estelle Thigpen Superior Citizenship Award
Destiny Esther Vaughan of Ahoskie, NC
Best All Around Student Award
Shania Lashon Black of Greensboro, NC
McDowell Columns Scholar Prize
James K. Dame II, Professor of Biology & Physical Science
Heather L. Mcguire, Distinguished Professor of Biology; Chair, Department of Biology
Faculty Advisor Of The Year Award
Hunter S. Taylor, Dean of the School of Business and Design; Associate Professor of Business
Alpha Chi Teacher Of The Year Award
David E. Ballew, Professor of History; Coordinator for Chowan Tutoring
Faculty Community Service Award
Michelle L. Surerus, Professor of Graphic Communications; Director of Chowan Fellows
Faculty Mentoring Award
Lia R. Walker, Assistant Professor of Biology
Faculty-Student Engagement Award
W. Thomas Collins, Professor of Sport Management; Chair, Department of Sport Science
Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award
Christopher T. Langston
Academic Affairs Staff Awards Of Excellence
Campus Interaction Award
Theresa M. Dilustro, Director of the Writing Center; Instructor of English
Community Engagement Award
Sarah B. Alt, Assistant to the Registrar
Job Performance Award
Jonathan D. D’souza, Instructional Designer
Please join Chowan University in congratulating all of the outstanding recipients.









