Program Area Awards
Northeast State's Program Area Awards honor those students who demonstrate academic excellence and potential for success in their chosen fields. Students must have a declared major in the program area with a minimum of 40 credit hours of college-level courses completed to be considered. Recipients are selected by the faculty in each program area and honored individually during the annual Honors Convocation ceremony in April. The first awards were granted in 1991 for the 1990-91 academic year. Below are the historical lists of winners by academic division or program.
Aviation Technology
2020-21 – Dalton Cordle
2018-19 – Thomas L. Adams
2016-17 – Blake I. Williams
Chemical Process Operations
2019-20 – Timothy Vincill
2016-17 – Cory A. Leamon
2015-16 – Hannah R. Casey
Electrical Technology – Electrical
2021-22 – Darrell Cole
2020-21 – Matthew Spangler
2019-20 – Jamie Miller
2018-19 – Tristan P. Morley
2017-18 – Mark A. Carr
2016-17 – Trey R. Brown
2015-16 – William J. Allen
Electrical Technology –
Electromechanical
2021-22 – Mia Damico
2020-21 – Darrell Cole
2019-20 – Christian Calhoun
2018-19 – Christian Calhoun and Daniel S. Cavin
2017-18 – Johnny H. Davis and Dalton G. O'Neal
2016-17 – Whitney B. Light
2015-16 – Christopher B. Vermejan
General Technology
2019-20 – Payton Sivert
2016-17 – Mark T. Fleming
2015-16 – James C. Weaver
Industrial Operations
2016-17 – Justin R. Carter
2015-16 – Daniel Jeter
2014-15 – Craig J. Cox
Industrial Technology – Automotive Body/Collision Repair
2019-20 – Brandon Mathes
2017-18 – Alex C. Driskill
2016-17 – Tyler M. Jones
2015-16 – Jordan A.Ortega
Industrial Technology – Automotive Body Service Technology
2021-22 – Ethan Hopkins
Industrial Technology – Automotive
Service
2021-22 – Chelsea Blackwell
2020-21 – Kristin Fair
2019-20 – Shannon Price
2018-19 – Andrew Buczkowski
2017-18 – Dominique N. Cross
2016-17 – Jill A. Basham
2015-16 – Aaron K. Terry
Industrial Technology - Combination Welding
2021-22 – Victoria Van Dyke
Industrial Technology - Computer-Aided Drafting
2021-22 – Jonathan Fleenor
Industrial Technology - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
2021-22 – John Banner
Industrial Technology – Engineering Design Technology
2021-22 – Jonathan Green
2020-21 – Luke Conway
2017-18 – Clay M. Kennedy
2016-17 – Jared W. Waesche
2015-16 – Isaac R. Wentz
Industrial Technology – Machine
Tool
2021-22 – Jacob Dunn
2020-21 – Jeffrey Stremel
2019-20 – Danny Dulaney
2018-19 – Jayden N. McCurry
2017-18 – Jesse W. Whittemore
2016-17 – Zachary R. Resha
2015-16 – John G. Yeazel
Industrial Technology –
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
2021-22 – Rebecca Hicks
2020-21 – Christopher Guffey
2019-20 – Sally Rhymer
2018-19 – Derek A. Cartozzo
2017-18 – Patricia D. Daniel
2016-17 – Travis W. Fritts
2015-16 – Joshua D. Head
Industrial Technology – Mechanical
2020-21 – Jacob Bolling
2019-20 – Samuel Jenkins
2018-19 – Seth C. Davis
2017-18 – Mark T. Sanders
Industrial Technology – Motor
Sports
2021-22 – Kaden Hayes
2020-21 – Kristin Fair
2018-19 – Brandon M. Templeton
2016-17 – Adam C. Walker
2014-15 – Steven R. Jones
Industrial Technology –
Welding/Metal Fabrication
2021-22 – Matthew Tinn
2018-19 – Brandon D. De La Vega
2016-17 – Kyle A. Scott
2015-16 – James L. Taylor
Machine Tool Operations
2021-22 – William Johnson
2017-18 – Timothy S. Horner
Manufacturing Technology
2020-21 – Brody Deloach
2017-18 – Tucker S. Truswell
2016-17 – Joshua S. Williams
Anthropology
2020-21 – Brittany Rowell
2019-20 – Madison Collins
2018-19 – Erika L. Job
2017-18 – Jessica A. Ralph
2016-17 – Eli J. Kistner
Communication Studies
2021-22 – Randy Salley
Criminal Justice (A.A./A.S)
2021-22 – Paula Andrews
2020-21 – Braeden Sellers
2019-20 – Brittany Rowell
2018-19 – Laurel V. Fortener
2017-18 – Sydnee A. Merritt
Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)
2021-22 – Isabella Thomas
2020-21 – Matthew Perry
2019-20 – Kelsi Hatcher
2018-19 – Michael W. Carter
2017-18 – Christina A. Compton
2016-17 – Megan A. Bennington
2015-16 – Phillip J. Baumgardner
Early Childhood Education
2021-22 – Donna Carter
2020-21 – Clarissa Mendoza
2019-20 – Caylee Garber
2018-19 – Indya S. Fraysier
2017-18 – Tessa-Rae Marsingill
2016-17 – Lindsey M. Richards
2015-16 – Alicia B. Holley
Economics
2021-22 – Tyler Williford
2020-21 – Miranda Barbe
2019-20 – Tuan Nguyen
2018-19 – Nicholas R. Florio
Exercise Science
2021-22 – Katherine Beach
2019-20 – Luke Pigeon
2018-19 – Taylor Wallace
2014-15 – Austin E. Cross
Mass Communication
2021-22 – Zachary Overbay
2020-21 – Isaiah Quaintance
2019-20 – Christopher Alexander
2018-19 – Delia F. Little
2017-18 – Colton B. Chess
2016-17 – Stuart Tysinger
2015-16 – Abigail R. Hathorn
Advertising/Public Relations (Departmental
Award)
2019-20 – Laken Higgins
2018-19 – Jose Siuffe
2017-18 – Eric W. Vaughn
2016-17 – Daniel Ellis
2015-16 – Caleb E. Heard
Broadcasting (Departmental
Award)
2019-20 – Christian Phillips and Melody Paige Stewart
2018-19 – Christopher "Kit" Anderson
2017-18 – Nicholas C. Vaughn
2016-17 – William "Trey" Adams and Chelsea N. Lambert
2015-16 – Jaime N. Sanchez
Political Science
2021-22 – Brandon Campbell
2020-21 – Samantha Maney
2019-20 – Caleb Rose
2018-19 – Tayler D. Jones
2017-18 – S. Abigail Saulsbury
Psychology
2021-22 – Ridge Jaco
2020-21 – Hope Everhart
2019-20 – Shanna Sneed
2018-19 – Mattie V. Atkins
2017-18 – DeAnna F. Barrett
2016-17 – Erica L. Callahan
Public Safety and Police Science
2017-18 – Derek F. Geisler
Social Work
2021-22 – Macy McCarty
2020-21– Traci Ward
2019-20 – Shanna Sneed
2018-19 – Ashley N. Burke
2017-18 – Monica L. Tucker
2016-17 – Nathan P. Carrier
2015-16 – Shawna L. Burrow
Sociology
2021-22 – Brittny Heatherly-Hoss
2020-21 – Sharon Mullins
2019-20 – Taylor Wexler
2018-19 – Rebekah N. Thatcher
2017-18 – Whitney R. Keplinger
2016-17 – Erinn M. Wyatt
Speech Communication
2020-21 – Carrie Hardy
2019-20 – Harley Bickham
2018-19 – Emily N. Napier
2017-18 – Emily N. Burroughs
2016-17 – Evan R. Stone
2015-16 – Chelsi C. Crockett
General Education
2020-21 – Caitlin Cross
2019-20 – Philomene Coly
Special Education
2021-22 – Payton Dillard
2020-21 – Karli Goff and Logan Rivers
2019-20 – Celeste Mattaliano
Sports & Leisure Management (AS-TTP)
2021-22 – Owen Jaynes
2019-20 – Jacob Pfefferkorn
Teacher Education
2021-22 – Bailey Johnson
2019-20 – Sarrah Eggers
2018-19 – Amy N. Grindstaff
2017-18 – Autumn K. Byrd
2016-17 – Brittany M. Elliott
2015-16 – Casey A. Osborne
Teacher Education K-5
2021-22 – Hannah Price
Teacher Education Pre K-3
2021-22 – Hannah Brooks
2020-21 – Sailor Keith
2019-20 – Johanna Hamblen
2018-19 – Alyssa J. Hare
2017-18 – Laura K. Greeson
2016-17 – Allison B. Bennett
2015-16 – Mary M. Klug
Administrative Professional Technology – Business Office
2021-22 – Abbie Johnson
2020-21 – Crystal Buchanan
2019-20 – Shannon Davis
2018-19 – Brenda G. Tipton
2017-18 – Madison B. Trinchera
2016-17 – Angelia D. Ratliff
2015-16 – Jennifer D. Baird
Administrative Professional Technology – Legal Office
2021-22 – Jessica Campbell
2020-21 – Kera Barber
2019-20 – Sandra Sturgill
2017-18 – Nha L. Doan
2014-15 – Heather D. Hance
Administrative Professional Technology – Medical Office
2021-22 – Sarah Jones
2020-21 – Amanda Cichowski
2019-20 – Tammy Carrier
2018-19 – Bethany G. Perhne
2017-18 – Deena L. Hall
2016-17 – Tammy K. Fields
2015-16 – Shannon R. Lane
Business – Accounting (A.A.S.)
2021-22 – Montana Grimes
2020-21 – Connie Lane
2019-20 – Joel Larue
2018-19 – Lauren H. Thompson
2017-18 – Irene J. Henley
2016-17 – Patricia D. Hilmer
2015-16 – Antje Campbell
Business – Management (A.A.S.)
2021-22 – Thomas Thornton
2020-21 – Karen Gardner
2019-20 – Amy Chapman
2018-19 – James J. Roundtree
2017-18 – Jessica R. Brooks
2016-17 – Dorina J. Coggins
2015-16 – Jimmy L. Murphy
Business – Small Business Management
2021-22 – Patsy Reece
2020-21 – David Hayward
2019-20 – Jared Smith
2018-19 – Seth T. Taylor
2017-18 – Lacy A. Walden
2016-17 – Heidi R. Turner
2015-16 – Mary E. Chess
Computer and Information Sciences
2009-10 – Katherine Hurd
2008-09 – Vicky A. Crawford
2000-01 – Jacqueline R. Robinson
Computer and Information Sciences –
Computer Science
2007-08 – Brian N. Wilson
2006-07 – Donald J. Payne
2005-06 – Jonathan Daniel Dobson
2004-05 – Paul Harlan Cleaveland
Computer and Information Sciences –
Computer Systems
2005-06 – Steven Glen Barr
2004-05 – Christopher James Lewis
2003-04 – Frankie E. Ramsey
2002-03 – Thomas Reed Joseph Jr.
2001-02 – Rebecca L. Goodyear
Computer and Information Sciences –
Internet and Web Development
2017-18 – Zachery D. Johnson
2016-17 – Beverly D. Stipes
2015-16 – Martin D. Mozingo
2014-15 – Bridgette I. Smith
2013-14 – Odette D. Simons
Computer and Information Sciences – Personal Computer Management
2015-16 – Shawn M. Stuart
2014-15 – John S. Matherly
2013-14 – James K. Price
2012-13 – Jimmy Absher
2011-12 – Terri C. Keesee
Computer Information Technology – Cyber Defense
2021-22 – Zachary Miller
2020-21 – Sydney Eades
2019-20 – Chelsea Begley
2018-19 – Megan E. Buckles
2017-18 – Micah J. Arnold
2016-17 – Tristan R. Lambert
Computer Information Technology - Internet of Things
2021-22 – Christopher Brannon
Computer Information Technology –
Networking
2021-22 – Paul Applebaum
2020-21 – Seth Bagnall
2019-20 – Daniel Dotson
2018-19 – Jeffery L. Gouge
2017-18 – Joshua C. Hobbs
2016-17 – Joshua A. Ganious
2015-16 – John J. Deakins
2014-15 – Jeremiah D. McClain
Computer Information Technology – Programming
2021-22 – MacKenly Jones
2020-21 – Kayleigh Post
2019-20 – Gerald Burke
2018-19 – Nataliya V. Chibizova
2017-18 – Alexander M. Wittman
2016-17 – Ashley N. Lord
2015-16 – Heather Willson
Computer Information Technology – Systems Administration and Management
2021-22 – Timothy Fisher
2020-21 – Gary Hall
2019-20 – Johnathan Matney
2018-19 – Richard C. Jacquay
2017-18 – Jonathan W. Stamey
Computer Science
2020-21 – Cassidy Thompson
2018-19 – Jason A. Fields
2017-18 – David K. Nelson
2016-17 – Timothy J. Higginbotham
2015-16 – Annie L. King
Entertainment Technology
2021-22 – Owen Jensen
2020-21 – Ziggy Howell
2019-20 – Emily Rogers
2018-19 – Kevin D. Fleenor
2017-18 – Alec J. Glovier
2016-17 – Sarah C. Munson
General Technology
2013-14 – Terence V. Weber
2010-11 – Timothy D. Horne
2006-07 – John M. Bailey
Information Systems
2021-22 – Joshua Rimell
2015-16 – Dakota M. Alford
Information Technology
2020-21 – Isaac Cooper
2017-18 – David P. Beverley
2014-15 – Alex M. Woods
2013-14 – Willie J. Riddle
Professional Studies (TN eCampus)
2013-14 – Michael W. Grindstaff
2011-12 – Jerry R. Shell
2008-09 – Tammy L. Medina
2007-08 – Jeffrey T. Johnson
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
2020-21 – Myron Hughes
2019-20 – William Baird
2018-19 – Andrew Z. Hammonds
2017-18 – Walter D. Schuppan
2016-17 – Jordan G. Meredith
Dental Assisting
2021-22 – Brittney Webb
2020-21 – Emma Swiney
2019-20 – Morgan Saulsbury
2018-19 – Connor B. Hinkle
2017-18 – Hannah G. Hensley
2016-17 – Veronica P. Kennard
2015-16 – Sarah C. Bradley
Allied Health – Medical
Assistant
2006-07 – Lupe N. Price Chandler
2005-06 – Mary Louise Hohrein Schultz
2004-05 – Julie Beth Strickland
Basic Emergency Medical Technician
2020-21 – William Cobble![]()
2018-19 – Brody K. Armstrong
2017-18 – Stephen C. Cantrell
2016-17 – Laura-LaRue L. Jones
2014-15 – Jessica R. Havener
Cardiovascular Technology –
Invasive Option
2021-22 – Mark Duffy
2020-21 – Hannah Bewley
2019-20 – Lauren Roller
2018-19 – Barbara N. Mazzella
2017-18 – Stephanie D. Roller
2016-17 – Amber N. Sexton
2015-16 – Landis H. Johnson
Cardiovascular Technology –
Non-Invasive Option
2021-22 – Hannah Lovelace
2020-21 – Teri Phillips
2019-20 – Monica Kiger
2018-19 – Hailee C. Clark
2017-18 – Madison L. Warden
2016-17 – Cassie E. Charlton
2015-16 – Bridget C. France
Cardiovascular Technology –
Vascular
2008-09 – Jessica R. Light
Medical Laboratory Technology
2021-22 – Sidney Vaughan
2020-21 – Laura Kelly
2019-20 – Steven Kincheloe
2018-19 – Melody Msusa
2017-18 – Chelsea L. Kelly
2016-17 – Michelle K. Grazier
2015-16 – Eileen B. Madden
Nursing – LPN to RN Option
2021-22 – Mary Carver
2020-21 – Madeline Shaver
2019-20 – Melissa Archer
2018-19 – Katherine E. Renfro
2017-18 – Taylor A. Hamby
2016-17 – Judith Spitznas
Nursing – Traditional Option
2021-22 – Dakota Fletcher
2019-20 – David Vander Galien
2018-19 – Karen L. Gooden
2017-18 – Victoria E. Childress
2016-17 – Tracey S. Lewis
2015-16 – Charity M. Conkin
Paramedic
2021-22 – Myron Hughes
Surgical Technology
2021-22 – Michelle Dempsey
Honors Program
2021-22 – Zachary Andina
2020-21 – Cassidy Hilton
2019-20 – Cassidy Hilton
2018-19 – Madison K. Camus
2017-18 – Dakoda E. Goodwin
Art - Studio
2021-22 – Grace Byrd
Digital Media
2021-22 – Clayton Holland
2020-21 – Daniel Starr
2019-20 – Mia Rigsby
2018-19 – Dustin C. Winters
2017-18 – Alexander W. Lawrence
2016-17 – Jessica A. Fraysier
English
2021-22 – Kaitlyn Reynolds
2020-21 – Erika Perez
2019-20 – Corie Schuettler
2018-19 – Zackary T. Keith
2017-18 – K. Matthew Bennett
2016-17 – Patrick B. Cooley
2015-16 – Kilian S. Thomas
Foreign Language
2020-21 – Karla Zaragoza![]()
2019-20 – Robert Critchlow
2018-19 – Tucker J. Boggs
2016-17 – Abigail E. Bell
2015-16 – Tayla N. Sluss
2014-15 – Sarah A. Craddock
General - TBR Transfer
2021-22 – Marilyn Murray
History
2021-22 – Meta Headrick
2020-21 – Angela Hubbard
2019-20 – Lauren Lefler
2018-19 – Jesse R. Garber
2017-18 – K. Matthew Bennett
2016-17 – Seth F. Manning
2015-16 – Moriah R. Jones
Humanities
2020-21 – Sandra Serra
2019-20 – Giraldine Mc Euen
2018-19 – Brianna D. McMillan
2017-18 – Sydnee A. Merritt
2016-17 – Kerri E. Jones
2015-16 – Gabriel J. Hobbs
2014-15 – Brittany D. Curtis
Music
2021-22 – Kiley McMillian
2020-21 – Michael Creamer
2019-20 – Abigail Black
2018-19 – Stephen M. Greenwell
2017-18 – Elizabeth N. VanHoy
2016-17 – Abigail E. Bell
2015-16 – Devan M. Click
Philosophy
2021-22 – Dohnavan Walker
2020-21 – Brittany Rowell
2019-20 – Kaytlin Stout
2018-19 – William C. Bever
2017-18 – Makayla Ward
2016-17 – Avery J. Bouton
2015-16 – Rena H. Baker
Theatre
2021-22 – SarahGrace Triplett
2020-21 – Matthew Parvin
2019-20 – Myla Anderson
2018-19 – Gavin L. Strawn
2017-18 – Christian P. Bell
2016-17 – Andrea S. Marshall
2014-15 – Hannah E. Duncan
Visual Art and Design – Art History
2021-22 – Cheyenne Wilson
2018-19 – Ciara P. Oliver
Visual Art and Design – Studio
2021-22 – Nichole Taylor
2020-21 – Daina Blohm
2019-20 – Breanna Ramirez
2018-19 – Cassandra L. Parker
2017-18 – Jenna B. Jacobs
2016-17 – Blannie G. Smith
2015-16 – Whitney B. Culbertson
Accounting (A.S.)
2021-22 – Susan LaFever
2020-21 – Hannah Saulsbury
2019-20 – Bethany Galovin
2018-19 – Christopher B. Jones
2017-18 – VY Tran
2016-17 – Terina C. Lovelace
2015-16 – Sarah L. Black
Business Administration
2021-22 – Edward Adams
2020-21 – Heather Holstein-Mahi
2019-20 – Millicent Thompson
2018-19 – Leslie L. Trippel
2017-18 – Tanya L. Rios
2016-17 – Shannon M. Arias
2015-16 – Jeffrey L. Robinson
Engineering
2020-21 – Cameron Clay
2019-20 – Jonathan Barrett
2018-19 – Christopher R. Collins
2017-18 – Sarah L. Rhoton
2016-17 – Jared L. Thaxton
2015-16 – Jacob M. Ellis
Finance
2017-18 – Timothy B. Carroll
Management (A.S.)
2017-18 – Brandon T. Hernandez
Mathematics
2021-22 – Garrett Armstrong
2020-21 – Elizabeth Brewer
2019-20 – Andrew Palmeter
2018-19 – Payton Culbertson
2017-18 – Abdelhadi Zaoui
2016-17 – Edgar W. Bowlin
2015-16 – Nicholas A. Hodge
Pre-Engineering: Mechanical
2021-22 – Jackson Bellamy
Surveying and Mapping
2014-15 – Charles J. Wells
Agriculture – Animal Science
2021-22 – Sarah Denny
2017-18 – Alexis C. Steffey
Agriculture - Plant and Soil Sciences
2021-2022 – Thomas McNeely
Astronomy
2013-14 – Teresa L. Duncan
2012-13 – Kimberly D. Campbell
Biology
2021-22 – Heidi Allen
2020-21 – Christine Chapman
2019-20 – Mackenzie Leonard and Leeah Sutton
2018-19 – Leeah R. Sutton
2017-18 – Daniel J. Klug
2016-17 – Mariah L. Tedder
2015-16 – Cassandra L. Ross
Cardiopulmonary Science
2021-22 – Cydney Forney
2014-15 – Jenny L. Hilton
Chemistry
2021-22 – Wyatt George
2016-17 – Trevor B. Carter
2015-16 – Carolyne S. Thomas
2014-15 – William P. Byington
Dental Hygiene
2021-22 – Kaylin Davis (ETSU)
2021-22 – Ana Nunez (T.T.P.)
2020-21 – Kaci Morelock
2018-19 – Kendra L. Shipley
2017-18 – Cynthia P. Henley
2016-17 – Tiffany A. Hall
2015-16 – Taylor L. Slaughter
Environmental Health
2016-17 – Erin D. Helbert
Health
2021-22 – Kenly Wilhoit
2020-21 – Danielle Okane
2018-19 – Dakota K. Steffey
2016-17 – Brandon D. Sexton
2014-15 – Joshua L. Capwell
Imaging Sciences
2021-22 – Elizabeth Lowe
Nutrition and Food Sciences
2021-22 – William Garber
Nursing (A.S.)
2021-22 – Abigail Smith (ETSU)
2021-22 – Jaspal Rich (Milligan)
2019-20 – Laney Perdue
2018-19 – Tory D. Dillard
2017-18 – Emrie P. Boone
2016-17 – Jenna N. Snyder
2015-16 – Matthew T. Boyd
Occupational Therapy
2021-22 – Lydia Culbertson
2018-19 – Neely E. Millard
2017-18 – Bethany B. Whittemore
2015-16 – Hannah L. Fink
Pre-Pharmacy
2019-20 – Whitney Blessing
2016-17 – Kerri E. Jones
Physical Therapy
2021-22 – Cannon Whetsel
2018-19 – Marylou Morales
2017-18 – Nathan P. Wise
2016-17 – Isaac M. Roberts
Physics
2021-22 – Zachary Bailey
2017-18 – Terry B. McAninch
2015-16 – William P. Byington
2013-14 – Elizabeth Terranova
Pre-Clinical Lab Science
2021-22 – Emily Adkins
Pre-Radiography
2021-22 – Mackenzie Leonard
2020-21 – Tessa Ezzell and Cheyeene Ward
2019-20 – Shaylin Depew
2018-19 – Landon T. Horton
2017-18 – April R. Blevins
2016-17 – Blakely S. Poiroux
Pre-Rehabilitative Science
2021-22 – Hailey Wilson
Pre-Veterinary Science
2021-22 – Lilly Ellis
Wildlife and Fisheries
2020-21 – Hannah Russsell
2017-18 – Cameron G. Mitchell
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