Students Recognized for Academic Achievements During Annual Awards Ceremony
Posted on: April 23, 2025
Tigerville, SC—More than 45 academic awards were presented to North Greenville University (NGU) students on Wednesday, April 23, during the 2025 Academic Awards Day in Turner Chapel.
After a welcome from Provost and Dean of University Faculty Dr. Hunter Baker, awards were presented for excellence in education, communication and fine arts, humanities and sciences, Christian studies, business and entrepreneurship, scholar athletes, outstanding freshman, American Legion citizenship, and general excellence.
A complete list of award winners is provided below.
College of Education
Excellence in Social Studies Education
Kara Patterson
Excellence in Music Education
Kara Patterson
Excellence in Mathematics Secondary Education
Mabry Steele
Excellence in English Language Arts Education
SarahAnn Morgan
Excellence in Elementary Education
Matthew Williams
Excellence in Elementary Education
Julia Estes
Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Heather Cox
College of Communication and Fine Arts
Outstanding Digital Media Student
Seth Atkins
Outstanding Strategic Communication Student
Savannah Yopp
Outstanding Communication Student
Kayden Rowell
Theatre Student Leadership Award
Logan Stewart
Excellence in Theatre Award
Logan Stewart
The Zachary B. Bishop Ars Excellentia Award
Julia Estes
Excellence in Early Childhood Education
Heather Cox
College of Humanities and Sciences
Outstanding Student in Health Science
Ayden Baker
Outstanding Student in Health Science
Amelia Gregg
Teaching Excellence in Physical Education
Jakari Thompson
Excellence in Psychology
Karah Barry
Excellence in Biology
Caroline Sophia Smith
Outstanding French Student
Samantha Meyeres
American Sign Language Academic Excellence
Harrison Kunselman
Spanish Academic Excellence
Esperanza Williams
Spanish Academic Excellence
Harrison Kunselman
Outstanding Mountain Laurel Editor
Abby Matson
Outstanding Mountain Laurel Editor
Blake Petteway
The Veda B. Sprouse English Award
Abby Matson
Bielecki-Willard Interdisciplinary Studies Student of the Year Award
Savannah Cade
The Shirley A. Hickson History Award
Kelsey Wilkes
The Shirley A. Hickson History Award
Jennie McMurray
Behethland Butler Chapter of the D.A.R. Award
Abigail Young
Excellence in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Karah Barry
Cybersecurity Academic Excellence Award
Mikayla Woodard
College of Christian Studies
Excellence in Christian Studies
Dominick Terlizzi
Excellence in Youth Ministry
Angels Humphries
Excellence in Youth Ministry
Ethan Kolmus
College of Business and Entrepreneurship
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Marketing
Julia Babun
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Management
Camden Howell
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Accounting
Caleb Hodge
Sport Management Outstanding Professional Excellence
Erin Wheaton
Sport Management Outstanding Professional Excellence
Christian Hess
COBE Servant Leadership Award
Julia Babun
COBE Servant Leadership Award
Seth Pracht
General Awards
Female Scholar Athlete
Caroline Sophia Smith
Male Scholar Athlete
Ayden Baker
American Legion Citizenship Award
Carolina Mayer
American Legion Citizenship Award
Matthew Williams
Outstanding Freshman Award
Meagan Boulet
General Excellence Award
Julia Estes
