Distinction Archives
Past Awards, Grants and Recognitions
View College of The Albemarle’s (COA) employee distinction archives. As part of COA’s Strategic Plan, the “Distinction” team focuses on helping to achieve a culture of excellence through empowerment of human resources and exemplary stewardship.
“Each division, department and the college will seek recognition or distinction at a state or national level through participation, competition or presentation.”
Distinction Archives
| Year | Employee | Level | Organization | Distinction Archives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Michael Whitehurst | State | University of South Alabama | Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Nurse Practitioner |
| 2019 | Kanika Bryant | State | North Carolina Conference of English Instructors | “Generation Z: Gamification and Trending Topics in the Higher Ed Classroom” |
| 2019 | Sylvie Shapero and Kanika Bryant |
State | North Carolina Conference of English Instructors | “Addressing Race and Culture in the Classroom” |
| 2019 | Jill Lettieri | State | North Carolina Conference of English Instructors | “From Syria to Serial Killers: News Literacy and Critical Thinking” |
| 2019 | Walter Meads | National | National Registry Paramedic | Certification |
| 2019 | John Wilson | National | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | 20 Years of National EMS Certification |
| 2019 | Lucretia White | State | North Carolina Organization for Student Success | President |
| 2019 | Leah Jones | State | North Carolina Organization for Student Success | “Motivating Opening and Closing Activities” |
| 2019 | Ryan Roberts (co-author, Dr. Jesse Richman) |
National | Legislative Studies Quarterly | “When Do Low Roll Rates Indicate Party Influence? Evidence from Counterfactual Roll Rates” |
| 2019 | Caleb Davis | National | Archive for Mathematical Logic | “Reverse Mathematics and Colorings of Hypergraphs” |
| 2019 | Dr. Dean Roughton | National | American Association of Community Colleges | “Global to Local: Internationalization Opportunities and Challenges” |
| 2019 | Charles Byrne | National | American Council on Exercise | Personal Trainer Recertification |
| 2019 | Sylvie Shapero | National | Global Status of Women and Girls | “Can a White Teacher Empower Black Students?” |
| 2019 | Christina Weisner | State | Gregg Museum of Art and Design | “Explorations — Science Sculptures” |
| 2019 | Laura Morrison | National | Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy | “Teachers as Boy Scouts: Preparing with the Power of Pre-suasion” |
| 2019 | Kanika Bryant | National | Conference on Higher Education Pedagogy | “Engaging Students Using Instructional Strategies” |
| 2018 | James White | State | Duke University | Master of Science in Nursing |
| 2018 | Lucretia White | National | National Association for Developmental Education | Gladys R. Shaw Outstanding Service to Developmental Education Students |
| 2018 | Lucretia White | State | State Board of Community Colleges | Top Five Finalist for Excellence in Teaching Award |
| 2018 | Christina Weisner | State | North Carolina Arts Council | North Carolina Arts Council Artist Fellowship Award; awarded funds: $10,000 |
| 2018 | Andrew Walser | National | Society for Comparative Literature and the Arts | “My Darwinian Period: Monstrosity and Method in Cesar Aira’s The Literary Conference”; awarded travel funds: $1,000 |
| 2018 | Lucretia White and Leah Jones |
State | North Carolina Community College System Conference | “Building Success in College Transfer Success” |
| 2018 | Carol Jo Evans | National | Academy of Criminal Justice Science | “Cyber Bullying of Public School Employees in North Carolina” |
| 2018 | Brian Edwards | State | North Carolina Literary Review | “Transcendentalism in the Albemarle: The Case of W.O. Saunders” |
| 2017 – 2019 | Joshua Howell | Local | Hope House Foundation | Board Member |
| 2017 – 2018 | Rebecca Walker | National | Medical Assisting Education Review Board | Chair |
| 2017 | Lucretia White | State | North Carolina Association of Developmental Education | Hilda P. Barrow Outstanding Developmental Educator of the Year |
| 2017 | Terri Riddick | State | Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Alumni of the Year |
| 2017 | Brian Edwards | State | North Carolina Maritime History Conference | “Selling Sand: W.O. Saunders and the Development of North Carolina’s Outer Banks” |
| 2015 | Terri Riddick | National | American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification Chemistry Examination Committee | Vice Chair |
| Year | Employee | Level | Organization | Distinction Archives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rodney Wooten | State | State Library of North Carolina | Library Services and Technology Grant |
| 2019 | Katie Cross | State | North Carolina Community College System | Chief Student Development Administrators Leadership Academy |
| 2019 | Sherri May | State | North Carolina Community College Adult Education Association | Joy Callahan Lead the Way Grant |
| 2019 | Human Resources Staff | State | North Carolina Department of Labor | Gold Safety Award |
| 2019 | Wanda Fletcher | Local | Northeastern Workforce Development Board Youth Committee NextGen | Chair |
| 2019 | Wanda Fletcher | State | Northeastern Workforce Development Board Leadership Committee | Board Member |
| 2018 | Emma Boyce | State | North Carolina Community College System | Financial Aid Leadership Academy |
| 2018 | Patrick Detwiler | District | National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, District 2 | Medallion Award – Gold: Billboard |
| 2018 | Patrick Detwiler | District | National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, District 2 | Medallion Award – Silver: Social Media Campaign |
| 2018 | Patrick Detwiler | District | National Council for Marketing and Public Relations, District 2 | Medallion Award – Silver: Radio Advertisement |
| 2018 | Dr. Dean Roughton | National | U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs | Fulbright Scholarship |
| 2017 | Patrick Detwiler | National | National Council on Marketing and Public Relations | Paragon Award – Bronze: Note Card/Invitation |
| 2016 | Ginger O’Neal | State | North Carolina Community College System Small Business Center Network | Business Success Story for Most Impact |
| 2016 | Ginger O’Neal | State | North Carolina Community College System | State Staff Person of the Year |
| 2015 | Dr. Susan Peck | State | Microelectronics Center of North Carolina | Community Choice Award |
| 2015 | Dean Roughton | State | North Carolina Community College System | State Staff Person of the Year |
| Year | Employee | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ekaterina Brooks | Excellence in Innovation and Engagement Award |
| 2019 | Christina Weisner | Excellence in Professional Development/Commitment Award |
| 2019 | Margaret Lindsey | Institutional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2019 | Alicia Stokley | Para-Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2019 | Katie Cross | Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2019 | Leah Jones | Teacher of the Year |
| 2018 | Rodger Rossman | Excellence in Innovation and Engagement Award |
| 2018 | Rachel Crane | Teacher of the Year |
| 2018 | Carol Jo Evans | Excellence in Professional Development/Commitment Award |
| 2018 | Luke Whedbee | Institutional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2018 | Sara Shepherd | Para-Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2017 | Mariah Schierer | Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2017 | Renee Gladden | Para-Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2017 | Raymond Evans | Institutional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2017 | Rebecca Walker | Professional Development Award |
| 2017 | Lucretia White | Teacher of the Year; Faculty Winner for the Excellent/Innovation Teaching Technique |
| 2016 | Ekaterina Younger | Excellent/Innovative Teaching Technique Award |
| 2016 | Michelle Waters | Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2016 | Shirley Blount | Para-Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2016 | Ronnie Riddick | Institutional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2016 | Katherine Osgood | Teacher of the Year |
| 2016 | Lucretia White | Professional Development Award |
| 2015 | Betsy Long | Teacher of the Year |
| 2015 | Mary Harris | Institutional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2015 | Lisa Johnson | Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2015 | Nancy Farmer | Para-Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2014 | Brian Edwards | Teacher of the Year |
| 2014 | Wayman White | Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2014 | Annette Roberson | Para-Professional Staff Person of the Year |
| 2014 | Kelly Leary | Institutional Staff Person of the Year |