Parkersburg, W.Va. (May 10, 2021) – West Virginia University at Parkersburg celebrated the achievements of students during an online honors ceremony at wvup.edu/virtual-honors-ceremony. College leadership, faculty and staff filmed video presentations or provided written congratulations to honor the accomplishments of the students they nominated.

“As we wrap up the current academic year, one of the most challenging years to be a college student, we cannot pass the opportunity to celebrate the successes of our students,” said WVU Parkersburg Provost Dr. Chad Crumbaker. “We are proud of our students and their achievements and excited about their future successes. Please join us in congratulating these award-winning students!”

The Student Government Association also recognized the Student Organization of the Year and Faculty and Staff of the Year for the main campus and Jackson County Center.

The complete list of award winners includes:

Dottie Bibbee Student of the Year Award
James Dobbs
Sarah Weeks

Early College Achievement in Music
Lauren Sexton
Eliza Lawrentz

Faculty of the Year
Amy West

Faculty of the Year (Jackson County Center)
Laura Carpenter

Fall 2020 Child Development Student of the Year
Monica Heiney

Outstanding Analytical Student
Rachel Snyder

Outstanding Emerging Artist Award
Samantha Pittman
Elizabeth Martin

Outstanding Jackson County Center Student
Rachel Fisher

Outstanding Leadership Award
Traci Mills

 Outstanding Nursing Student of the Year
Alex Musilli

 Outstanding Patient Care Technician Student of the Year
Elizabeth Collins McCune

Outstanding Service Award
Kimberly Matheny

 Outstanding Surgical Technology Student
Rebecca Garrett

Outstanding Volunteer Award
Jamie Gillespie

Phi Theta Kappa All-WV Academic Team Member
Jared Smith

 Phi Theta Kappa All-USA Academic Team Member
Jared Smith

Phi Theta Kappa New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar
Jared Smith

Phi Theta Kappa Ohio Region Eastern District Representative
Fallyn Buffington

Phi Theta Kappa Ohio Region President
Allison Ezell

 RN to BSN Student of the Year
Jennifer Williamson

Top Student Teacher for Fall 2020
Savana Goff

Top Student Teacher for Spring 2021
Laura Maidens

Spring 2021 Child Development Student of the Year
Vanessa Hendrick

Staff of the Year
Amy Richards

Staff of the Year (Jackson County Center)
Barbara Dunbar

Student Organization of the Year
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