This week, we celebrated the hard work and achievements of an outstanding group of parks, recreation and tourism management students!
Awards were given to undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni. Each award winner was chosen based on his or her academic achievement, leadership and professional involvement and strength of character.
This week, we celebrated the hard work and achievements of an outstanding group of parks, recreation and tourism management students!
Awards were given to undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni. Each award winner was chosen based on his or her academic achievement, leadership and professional involvement and strength of character.
2021 – 2022 winners are as follows:
Certificate of Academic Excellence: This recognition is given to students with outstanding GPAs.
Maggie Brewer, Ann-Preston Campbell, Jillian Courtney, Berkley Derrick,Sarah Feller, McKenzie Maffett, Meredith Powell, Elli Seabrook, AubreyWease, Jordyn Weber
Academic Achievement Award at the Junior Level & Senior Level: This award is presented to the junior & senior with the highest GPA.
Juniors: Creighton Boyd, Mary Scott Brown, Madison Ederer, Grace Groke,Danielle Hess, Micah King, Leila Long, Elise Macaron, Nicholas Massey,Megan Medley, Thomas Romano, Jackson Satterfield Seniors: Claire Beaudry, Shelby Bentley, Grant Blasingame, SofieChirichiello, Ryan Schuchmann
Award of Excellence in Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management: This award is presented to an outstanding senior in Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Managementon the basis of academic achievement, leadership and professional involvement in a CRSCM related field.
Marie Benedetti and Davis King
Park and Conservation Area Management Founders and Leaders’ Award: This award is presented to a junior or senior in Park and Conservation Area Management who exemplifies the values, work, leadership and spirit of the founders and leaders of our public lands.
Maggie Brewer
Award for Excellence in Recreational Therapy: This award is presented to a student who displays high academic standards while achieving excellence in Recreational Therapy through service to special populations and achievement in professional activities.
Marley Neal
Award for Excellence in Professional Golf Management: This award is presented to an outstanding senior in PGA Golf Management on the basis of academic acheivement, leadership and professional involvement in golf management.
Nolan Miller
Award for Excellence in Travel and Tourism: This award recognizes an outstanding student in Travel and Tourism based on academic achievement and demonstrated interest and dedication to the Travel and Tourism field.
Cayman Williams
Markvan Bellamy Brooks Endowed Scholarship Award: This award is presented to an outstanding undergraduate student studying sport management. The scholarship recognizes the life and work of Robert H. Brooks, ’60 and Mark Bellamy Brooks, ’91.
Nicole Entrup
Lawrence R. Allen Engaged Future Professional Award: This award is given to an undergraduate PRTM student who has demonstrated a commitment to professional engagement in the PRTM field.
Izzy Miller
Greg Schoper Leadership Award: Established to honor a graduate of the department who was killed in action in Vietnam, this award recognizes the department’s most outstanding student leader of the year.
McKenzie Maffett
Stevenson-Smith-Lovett Award: Established in memory of the families of the donors, this award is presented to a rising senior who exemplifies personal qualities of integrity, love, compassion, service and a positive attitude.
Emily Brady
Judith E. Voelkl Scholarship Award: This award recognizes a student who plans to serve the public through a career in the PRTM field, has academic achievement of at least a 3.0 GPA, and who exhibits the qualities of caring, compassion, commitment and spirit.
Scarlett Lawthorne
Bert and Johnnie Brantley Outstanding Student Award: This award is presented to two PRTM seniors who have exhibited outstanding service to the PRTM Department, the University and the community during the student’s academic career at ClemsonUniversity while maintaining a 3.0 GPA.
Shelby Bentley and Sarah Bratton
Marsha A. Ward ’79 Fellowship for Play: The Marsha A. Ward ’79 Fellowship for Play is awarded annually to a Clemson University graduate student inPRTM who demonstrates a commitment to play and the value of play in modern society.
Leslie Heffington
Graduate Student Awards of Excellence: This award recognizes graduate students who are distinguished through academic achievement,scholarship, community service and perseverance.
Anup K C, Olivia McAnirlin and Kaitlin Mueller
Francis A. McGuire Graduate Student Teaching Award: This award is presented to a graduate student who has shown excellence in teaching exemplified by the qualities of caring, passion and engagement with students.
Ali Dubin and Felipe Tobar
Brett A. Wright Award for Graduate Student Achievement: This award recognizes graduate students who are distinguished through outstanding academic achievement.
Rita Penniman and Tania Santiago-Perez
Outstanding Alumnus Award: This award is presented to former PRTM graduate student who have made outstanding contributions in the field of parks and recreation.
Practitioner: Jennifer Bozard Academic: Dr. Melissa Weddell
PRTM Student Ambassador Recognition: This recognition is given to students who have represented PRTM as Student Ambassadors andhave helped to advance the mission of the department by sharing their experiences with currentand prospective students.
Grace Caroline Bell, Taylor Bogucki, Sage Ennis, Alia Logoleo, Jordyn Weber
Recognition of Retirement: This award is presented to faculty and staff members in recognition of their years of service to the PRTM department and as a celebration of their retirement.
Larry Allen, Ken Backman, Karin Emmons, Fran McGuire, TequillaStokes, David Taylor, Bill Quinn
Recognition of Service: This award is presented to the person who provided impactful service and positive contributions to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
Paul Borick
Distinguished Service Award: This award is presented in recognition of impactful service, positive contributions and steadfast leadership to the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
Dr. Jeff Hallo
