The School of Communication recognized several outstanding students during its annual awards ceremony held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Principles of Communication
Olive M. Hilliard Speech Showcase
- Nicole Vincent, first place
- Lamar Williams, second place
- Joanna Arechiga, third place
First-Year Writing
Write-On Contest
- Jaden Fleeks, first place
- Ari Long, first runner up
- Maya Giuffria, second runner up
InkWire Research Contest
- Aurora King, first place
- Maja Gledic, first runner up
- Lona Ceccherini, second runner up
Communication
Glenn D. Smith Outstanding Student in Communication Award
- Jamaal Lockings
Journalism
Harry S. Ashmore Outstanding Student in Journalism Award
- Lauren McLemore
Outstanding Broadcasting Student
- Austin Ashley
Outstanding Online Student
- Alyssa Sparks
Public Relations
Alma O. Corley Outstanding Student in Public Relations Award
- Jamaal Lockings
Public Relations Student Society of America Member of the Year- University of Central Arkansas Chapter
- Shay Box
Client’s Choice Award for Best Capstone PR Plan, Fall 2020
- Spencer Casavechia, Ethan Dolan, Payton Hamric, Amelia Mackey and Rachel White
- Client: Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Client’s Choice Award for Best Introduction to Public Relations Plan, Spring 2020
- Mia Burrell, Mary Buddenberg, Lola Simmons and Nate Fielder
- Client: Conway Men’s Chorus
Client’s Choice Award for Best Introduction to Public Relations Plan, Fall 2020
- Hannah Phillips
- Client: School of Communication
PR Pro’s Choice Award for Public Relations Techniques Best Mock News Conference, Spring 2021
- Callie Ketcher, Morgan Trent
Writing
Joanna Castner Post Outstanding Student in Writing Award
- Emily Dye
Up-and-Coming Major
- Katy Reagan
Best Multimodal Project
- Anna Van, Kaitlyn Bannon, Brandon Donaldson
Best Community Engagement Project
- Harrison Hite, Kyrece Lasker, Greta Hacker
Best Scholarly Essay
- Greta Hacker