Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College held virtual award ceremonies on Facebook Live during April for students who attend the Jackson, Jefferson Davis and Perkinston campuses and George County Center. College-wide, nearly 250 students received recognition.

George County Center

NameAwards
Alyssa BusbyBIO 1144
Amber GilbertEnglish 2423
Hall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Andrew McKissickGrit Award in Math
Austin BondWork Ethic Award Second Semester Welding
Top GPA Second Semester Student in Welding
QEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills – Welding
Bayleigh LovingGeneral Psychology
MAT 1313
Ben FortnerResilience Award in Biological Science
Caitlin RandallResilience Award in Math
Chris HudsonQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills -Electrical   
Christopher ChisolmWork Ethic Award Third Semester Welding
Crissy ShepherdBIO 2524
Dara BrewerMost Clock Hours in Cosmetology
QEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills - Cosmetology
Desiree LarsenEnglish 1114 Semester
Grace GoodnightHighest GPA in Cosmetology
Gregory Ian ShawGolden Arm Award in Welding
Hannah RaspberryMAT 1613
Jami BrownWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Jhonas ViseGeneral Psychology
John WhatleyElectrical
Julia SanfordBeginning Algebra
Kimber BoltonEnglish 1123 Weekend
Laura PierceTop GPA Third Semester Student in Welding
Macy SmithBIO 1134
Michael DavisGrit Award in English 
Oravya CainesResilience Award in English
Grit Award in Social Science
MAT 1314 Award
Ryan SteedeEnglish 1123 Hybrid
Shyla SanteroResilience Award in Social Science
Whitney GoffEnglish 2433
Improvement of Study
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC

Jackson County Campus

NameAwards
Jessica AndrewsWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Skyler Angus-BarkerOutstanding Achievement in Select Ensemble 
Demetria AskewHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC and Outstanding Campus Activities Board Member
Chase AuthementeSports Club Outstanding Leadership Award
Holly BaryoWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Brittany BatesMississippi Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges Scholarship 
Outstanding Anatomy and Physiology Student Award
Paul BayerAlpha Beta Gamma Award
Abby Boney-MedleyOutstanding Achievement in Administrative Office Technology
Franklin BorgenChoir 'Rookie' Award
Colin BrayOutstanding Contribution Process Operations Technology Student
Jason BrignacWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Sophomore Excellence in Honors College
Courtney BroomeOutstanding Achievement in Business Management Technology
Rodney CampbellOutstanding Non-Traditional Instrumentation and Controls Student
Landon ChenevertQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Karelys Colon-SantiagoWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Outstanding Biology Student Award
Dylan CuddlebackQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Amber DawnExcellence in Applied Voice and Excellence in Applied Piano
Garrett DobsonHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC and Outstanding Campus Activities Board Member
Engineering Award and Outstanding Organic Chemistry Student Award
Joshua DuncanOutstanding Second Year Instrumentation and Controls Student
Lauren EddinsOutstanding Process Operations Technology Student
Mary FababeirAlpha Beta Gamma Award
Micah FairleyWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC and Mathematics Award
Sherrie ForestonP-Tech Leadership Award
Jake FranksWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Ethan FreemanOutstanding Achievement in Concert Choir
Anna GeterOutstanding Achievement in Concert Choir
Outstanding Achievement Award in Drama Production – Acting
John GrayJapanese Cael Green
QEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Cael GreenQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Maxwell Greenough IICitizenship Award
Hall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter Officer
Outstanding Student Government Association Member
Dr. Mary S. Graham Presidential Scholarship to The University of Southern Mississippi
Shawn GriffinOutstanding Chemistry Student Award  
Daniel HamiltonExcellence in Set Design
Anna HamlettEmerging Actor Award
Madison Briana HarrisWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Haleigh HawkinsWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Outstanding Biology Student Award
Juliana HeiseHall of Fame and Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Bruce HoangOutstanding Achievement in Business and Office Administration
Andrew HodgesHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter Officer
David IllichMississippi Faculty Association of Community and Junior Colleges Scholarship
3D Modeling and Design Technology
Cortes FreemanScholarship Award – 3D Modeling and Design Technology
Brandon KarrOutstanding Chemistry Student Award  
Candace LadnierExcellence in Social Science
Breanna LambertHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC and Mathematics Award
Emma LandryFreshman Excellence in Honors College  
Quan LeBusiness Calculus Award
Brandon Matthew LloydWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Arlene LopezHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Chapter Officer
Courtney MamboweningaHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Outstanding Campus Activities Board Member
Vida McCarty Second Year Systems Based Electronics Outstanding Student
Claire MilliganChoir Rookie Award
Tristen MitchellOutstanding Physics IA Student Award
Caroline NailerWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Lydia NelsonWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Rebecca Hogue NewtonOutstanding Achievement in Accounting Technology
Huyenlinh NguyenOutstanding Achievement in Business and Office Administration
Kim NguyenWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Thomas NguyenOutstanding Achievement in Business and Marketing Management Technology
Tina NguyenOutstanding Chemistry Student Award  
Kaitlyn ParkerOutstanding Achievement in Select Ensemble  
Sabrina ParkmondCircle K International Leadership Award
Brock PateExcellence in Social Science
Jessica PattersonCitizenship Award
Hall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Most Outstanding Reflections Member
Madison PavlusStar Recruiter Award
Justin PettissP-Tech Award Promotion and Leadership
Maggie PettusFreshman Excellence in Honors College
Nhi PhamWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Robert Pittman First Year Systems Based Electronics Outstanding Student
Michael PughHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Making a Positive Difference Through Public Speaking Award
Matthew RaderOutstanding Physics IIA Student Award
Regan ReidOutstanding Physical Science Student Award
Morgan RichHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Outstanding Student Government Association Member
#DoMore in Public Speaking Award
Mississippi State University Presidential Partnership Scholarship
Hailey RichardsEmerging Leader Award
Angel Esteban RiveraWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Karina RodriguezOutstanding Physics II Student Award
Edgar Rodriguez-MarquezHall of Fame and Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Nicole SallisHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Phi Theta Kappa International Distinguished Chapter Member
Hayley SchwartzJackson County Choral Activities 2020 Overall Excellence Award
Excellence in Music Theory I
Brittany SellierOutstanding First Year Instrumentation and Controls Student
Jonathan ShafferWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Emily ShermanOutstanding Achievement in Business and Marketing Management Technology
Trevor StroudExcellence in Social Science
Hannah SummerlinCircle K International Top Fundraiser Award
Kaeley TackettExcellence in Stagecraft
Owen TaylorQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Avery ToupsOutstanding Process Operations Technology Student
Outstanding Student in Environmental Science
Kelly TranWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Shilah TriplettWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Myra VelaP-Tech Award Promotion and Leadership
Madeline WaddellHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Office of Student Life Award
Rema WilliamsWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Katelyn WinsteadHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC  
Gracyn WorshamHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC

Jefferson Davis Campus

NameAwards
Christopher AguirreOutstanding Student in Mathematics
Jaden AkersOutstanding Student in Public Speaking
William AllenOutstanding Student in Music Theory II
Heidi AndrewsWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Campus Activities Board Excellence in Service
Skylar AyresWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Samantha BaileyOutstanding Student in Culinary Arts
Austin BaldwinWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Phi Theta Kappa Excellence in Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Certificate of Leadership - OA Chapter Officer
Quentin BoccaleriWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Citizenship Award and Student Government Association Outstanding Member
Brockman BowenWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Stephen BrownSuccessful Completion of Four Semesters of Honors Forum
Phi Theta Kappa Certificate of Leadership - OA Chapter Officer
Takesha CarterMost Improved Student in Beginning English
Marcos ChaconCampus Activities Board Outstanding Member
Lauren CobbWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Joshua CrawfordQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Marissa CrumpOutstanding Student in Sociology
Kristan CuevasPhi Beta Lambda Second Place in Business Communication
Phi Beta Lambda Third Place in Administrative Technology
Morgan DingmanFrida Kahlo Outstanding Woman in the Arts Award
Taylor DoneganWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Sierra DunkinSuccessful Completion of Four Semesters of Honors Forum
Eric DurninOutstanding Student in Culinary Arts
Joseph EbbermanWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Successful Completion of Four Semesters of Honors Forum
Phi Theta Kappa Certificate of Leadership - OA Chapter Officer
Allison EverhartWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Gloria GiddesWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Phi Theta Kappa Excellence in Honors
Tammy GraggWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Leonardo da Vinci Renaissance Woman Award
Brett HambalekOutstanding Student in Cybersecurity
Sarah HoytOutstanding Student in Culinary Arts
Dalton HusleyWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Annie IveyOutstanding Student in Computer Science
Shatil JacksonOutstanding Student in Computer Programming
Terrell JordanWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Student Government Association Excellence in Service
Mr. Jefferson Davis Campus
Hannah KennedyWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
MGCCC Hall of Fame
Mary S. Graham Presidential Scholarship to USM
Miss Jefferson Davis Campus
Andrew LassenWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Alyssa LittleOutstanding Student in World Civilization
Philip MallettOutstanding Student in English Composition
Justin MartinQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Emma MauffrayReflections Team Outstanding New Member
Geryd McCoyQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Dakota McDonaldOutstanding Student in Criminal Justice
Elisabeth MedleyWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Gregory MillerOutstanding Student in World Geography
Destiny MoffettOutstanding Student in Spanish
Patrick MoranSuccessful Completion of Four Semesters of Honors Forum
Carol NguyenEarly Childhood Education Rising Star
Eric NguyenQEP Award for Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Raja Raja NittianandanPhi Theta Kappa Certificate of Leadership - OA Chapter Officer
Avery OwensOutstanding Student in Psychology
Deven PullinsOutstanding Student in Academic Business
Ashlee PurcellOutstanding Student in Baking
Angelo RodriguezOutstanding Student in Computer Networking
Paola SandovalWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Successful Completion of Four Semesters of Honors Forum
Spirit of Reflections Award
Mackinzie SonnierOutstanding Student in Early Childhood Education
Devin StevensonOutstanding Student in Theatre
Jennifer StewartTravel and Tourism Rising Star
Lana SwanMost Improved Student in Spanish
Kelonda TerryPhi Beta Lambda First Place in Management Concepts
Phi Beta Lambda First Place in Job Interview
Ky TranWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Chastitie TwillieOutstanding Student in Creative Writing
Ashley VanderkooyRoy Lichtenstein 'Excellence in Design Award
Diana VegaOutstanding Student in Technical Business
Phi Beta Lambda Fourth Place in Computer Applications
Layla WaiteWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Hannah WalkerWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Piper WhitsettOutstanding Student in World Literature
Aaliyah WilsonSuccessful Completion of Four Semesters of Honors Forum
Destiny WoodsOutstanding Student in Culinary Arts
Kayla YeagerWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Reflections Team Excellence in Service
Howard YocomWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Connor YoungWho's Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hall of Fame
Phi Theta Kappa Excellence in Honors
Phi Theta Kappa Certificate of Leadership - OA Chapter Officer

Perkinston Campus

NameAwards
Zachary AndersonHall of Fame and Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Faith Baucum Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Joseph Bell Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Madison Blaylock Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Jaclyn BoyetteOutstanding Sophomore Perkette
Hall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Annie Bui Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Sloane BushHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Patrick GonzalezEngineering
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Amber GorlottHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
McGwire GriffinWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Lindsay HammondHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Ansley HatchettWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Macon HerringWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Braxton JonesHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Alanna LeeWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Sydney LeeReflections Team People’s Choice
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Hydia McDonaldWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Ja'Lyric MoltenHall of Fame
Reflections Team
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Daniel MohrWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Chelsea Myers Dr. Mary S. Graham Presidential Scholarship to The University of Southern Mississippi
Hall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Drake NecaiseHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Tom OliverWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Parker OwenWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Jalyn "Darbi" ParkerWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Kathryn ReevesWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Kristine RichardsonHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Brady ShoemakerResident Assistant of the Year
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Malik StapletonHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Doris VelasquezWho’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Lizzie ZaldivarHall of Fame
Who’s Who Among Students at MGCCC
Elizabeth BondCitizenship Award
Montavious HollidayCitizenship Award
 MiKayla DentonOutstanding Campus Activities Board Member
Shauna JamesOutstanding Campus Activities Board Member
Nigel DossOutstanding Student Government Association Member
Tatianna JohnsonOutstanding Student Government Association Member
Ben TaylorIntramural Player of the Year
 Christy BrennanResident Assistant of the Year
Jaylon DixonQEP Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Arthur AbramsQEP Excellence in Embracing Essential Skills
Nyla DurdenOutstanding Freshmen Perkette
Kathleen NecaiseAccounting Technology
Phi Beta Lambda First Place Future Business Educator
Karah LundyPhi Beta Lambda First Place Business Communication
Jade WheelerPhi Beta Lambda First Place Human Resource Management
Brittany AlexanderBusiness Management Technology
Madison ReadEarly Childhood Education Technology
Carma HowzeEarly Childhood Education Technology
Gastavo RamirezEducational Psychology
Korah KeenanPsychology
Taryn SheltonGeneral Psychology

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