College of The Albemarle recognizes students for Academic Awards

College of The Albemarle recognizes students for Academic Awards


Damaris Ambrosio-Reyes, 2024 President’s Service Cup Recipient. (College of The Albemarle)

College of The Albemarle (COA) is pleased to announce the student award recipients for 2023-2024. Academic excellence and state awards were presented during a reception in May. The President’s Service Cup was presented during graduation on May 8, 2024, at COA – Elizabeth City.

President’s Service Cup and Campus Cup Awards

 The President’s Service Cup is COA’s most prestigious recognition for graduating students. It recognizes excellence in the classroom and significant service contributions to the college, activities, and local community.

 Damaris Ambrosio-Reyes was awarded the President’s Service Cup for 2024. She has been actively involved in the Executive Board of COA’s Student Government Association, serving as president and vice president over the past two years. She attends church in her local Chowan community and volunteers, helping members of the Hispanic community who have questions about attending college. Damaris plans to pursue a career in law and is considering attending UNC-Chapel Hill.

The recipients of COA’s Campus Cups were the President’s Service Cup Award nominees.  The COA Campus Cup recipients included Austin Thompson, COA – Currituck; Gazelle Enciso-Ramirez, COA – Dare; Damaris Ambrosio-Reyes, COA – Edenton-Chowan; and Sevil Gulmammadova, COA – Elizabeth City.

North Carolina Community College System’s Academic Excellence Award 

 The North Carolina Community College System Academic Excellence Award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements and excellence. This award acknowledges students’ hard work, dedication, and exceptional performance in their academic pursuits.

 The award is often given to students who have achieved the highest GPA in their respective programs of study or who have exhibited exceptional academic performance in their coursework. It recognizes their commitment to academic excellence and ability to excel in their chosen field of study.

Congratulations to Catherine Willis, College of The Albemarle recipient of the 2024 NCCCS Academic Excellence Award.

Dallas Herring Achievement Award Nominee

The Dallas Herring Achievement Award is an honor bestowed upon North Carolina Community College System students. Named after Dallas Herring, a pioneer in the community college movement, this award recognizes exceptional academic achievement and personal growth by individuals who have benefited from the community college education.

The Dallas Herring Achievement Award is given annually to a student who has demonstrated significant progress in academic pursuits, overcome obstacles, and exhibited outstanding leadership qualities. Recipients are typically selected based on nominations from faculty and staff from the community college system.

Congratulations to Michael D. Lewis, College of The Albemarle award recipient and state nominee for the 2024 Dallas Herring Achievement Award.

Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award Nominee

The Governor Robert W. Scott Student Leadership Award is an honor bestowed upon outstanding student leaders in North Carolina, United States. Named after Robert W. Scott, who served as the Governor of North Carolina from 1969 to 1973, this award recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and made significant contributions to their school, community, and beyond.

The award aims to acknowledge and encourage student leadership by highlighting young leaders’ achievements and positive impact. It recognizes various aspects of leadership, including but not limited to academic excellence, community service, extracurricular involvement, and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Congratulations to Bozhidar Olegov Paraskevov, College of The Albemarle Award recipient for 2024.

Scholar of Global Distinction Award

College of The Albemarle is proud to be a member institution of the North Carolina Scholar of Global Distinction Program (NCSGDP). The NCSGDP is an academic recognition program for students in the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) who demonstrate exceptional knowledge and understanding of global issues and cultures. This program prepares students to be globally competent and engaged citizens in an increasingly interconnected world.

NCSGDP participants who successfully complete the program receive “Graduated with Global Distinction” on their transcripts, an honors graduation stole, and a joint certificate from COA and World View at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, recognizing this accomplishment.  College of The Albemarle’s criteria for award consideration includes completing at least 15 credit hours of globally intensive courses; participating in eight international activities and dialogue; global experience (30 hours of participation in either study abroad or a domestic intercultural experience); giving a capstone presentation related to their global learning participation.

    Congratulations to the 2023-2024 COA Scholar of Global Distinction Award recipients: Crystal David, Fall 2023; Damaris Ambrosio-Reyes, Spring 2024; and Erin Kelley, Spring 2024.

  

Academic Excellence Awards – Division of Health Sciences and Wellness

Awards were presented to students who were enrolled and in good standing in a Health Sciences program or have successfully completed the program within the current academic year and meet the following criteria: successfully completed at least 6 hours of coursework at 100-level or higher each semester while enrolled in the program, received a grade of “A” or “B” in the core curriculum courses, other required courses in the  Health Sciences Program, and any other courses during each semester while enrolled in the program and was “satisfactory” in all clinical evaluations. The student’s cumulative COA GPA must have been maintained at 3.70 or higher each semester while enrolled in the program.

Congratulations to the award recipients for 2024:

Associate Degree Nursing Savanna Brigman

Associate Degree Nursing Rebecca Dileo

Associate in General Education – Nursing Alana Martin

Human Services Technology Haley Still

Human Services Technology Litzy Velazquez Tovar

Medical Assisting Kaileigh Nixon

Medical Laboratory Technology Catherine Willis

Medical Laboratory Technology Amanda Gauthier

Medical Laboratory Technology Andrea Forbes

Practical Nursing Denice Cole

Practical Nursing Krystal Poyner

Surgical Technology Kennedy Lykins

Surgical Technology April McPherson

Academic Excellence Awards – Division of Arts and Sciences

Awards were presented to students with the highest GPA in their respective degree or diploma program. Recipients must have applied for graduation for the 2023-2024 academic year and completed a minimum of 40 credit hours at COA.

Congratulations to the award recipients for 2023-2024:

Associate in Arts Megan Armstrong

Associate in Arts Lillianna Bowdoin

Associate in Arts Anna Huey

Associate in Arts Kellen Morris

Associate in Arts Riley Parker

Associate in Arts Holly Riddick

Associate in Arts Ashleigh Russell

Associate in Arts Hailey Scott

Associate in Arts Breanne Shepherd

Associate in Arts McKenzie Short

Associate in Arts Trent Spear

Associate in Arts Mary Stroud

Associate in Arts Grace Vernesoni

Associate in Arts Robert Volpe

Associate in Arts in Teacher Prep Leanna Buchanan

Associate in Fine Arts – Visual Arts Sevil Gulmammadova

Associate in Fine Arts – Theatre Manuela Castano Castillo

Associate in General EducationErika Cardenas Suarez

Associate in Science Dawson Brickhouse

Associate in Science Angelyna Brooks

Associate in Science Kayla Deplacido

Associate in Science Kayla Heath

Associate in Science Kellen Morris

Associate in Science Sammy Shawgo

Associate in Engineering Kayla Heath

Associate in Engineering Aaron Spivey

The COA Academic Excellence Award in Academic Foundations was presented to the student enrolled, in good standing, in an Academic Foundations English and/or Math course or who has successfully completed the course(s) within the current academic year and achieved the highest numerical grade and/or reached the highest tier achievement in an Academic Foundations English and/or Math course.

Academic FoundationsStacy White

Academic Excellence Awards – Division of Business, Industry and Applied Technologies

Awards were presented to students with the highest GPA in their respective degree programs. Students who were enrolled and in good standing or successfully completed the program within the current academic year and meet the following criteria: Must have successfully completed 18 hours of 100-level or higher coursework and the GPA must be a 3.6 or higher.

Congratulations to the award recipients for 2023-2024:

Aviation Mathesis Epithet

Aviation Joshua Morway

AviationRuss Pugh

Computer-Aided DraftingNatalie Augur

Computer-Integrated Machining Parker Beale

General Business AdministrationRobert Wemock

Global Business ManagementMaricela Aguirre

HVAC Colby Sawyer

IT: Computer Programming Corey Jordan

IT: Computer Programming Dylan Johnson

IT: Computer Programming Martha Remme

IT: Computer Programming Jazmyne Tripp

IT: Systems Administration & Support Katelyn Kelly

Medical Office Administration Shannon Peternel

Welding Technology Noah Blalock

Welding Technology John Knight

Welding Technology Evalyn Meares

Welding Technology Brent Melton

Welding Technology Seth Turner

Academic Excellence Awards – Division of Workforce Development, Public Services and Career Readiness

Awards were presented to students with the highest GPA in their respective degree programs. Students must also have successfully completed 18 hours of 100-level or higher coursework, have a GPA of 3.6 or higher, and be in good standing or have successfully completed the program within the current academic year.

Congratulations to the award recipients for 2023-2024:

Agribusiness Technology Marjorie Fonseca

Basic Law Enforcement Forest Creech

Basic Law Enforcement Kelly McDonald

Basic Law Enforcement Antonio Rippons, III

Criminal Justice Technology Virginia Sumner

Early Childhood Education Jamie Boggio

Cosmetology Brandy Capaz

Cosmetology Juliana Clark

Cosmetology McKayla Gordon

Cosmetology Allison Mueller

Culinary Arts Helena Tocco-Ross





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