Dillard University garnered nominations for Best Choir, Best Theater Program, Female Faculty of the Year and Male President of the Year!

Dillard garnered nominations for Best Choir, Best Theater Program, Female Faculty of the Year and Male President of the Year!

 

Howard University Earns Record 10 Nominations for
2013 HBCU Awards

-Jackson State to Host Annual Celebration Recognizing HBCU Excellence-

Howard University has secured a record 10 nominations and vie for the title of ‘HBCU of the Year’ in the 2013 HBCU Awards on June 28 in Jackson, MS beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Crowning winners in the fields of leadership, arts, athletics, research, and community engagement, the HBCU Awards is the first and only event to recognize the influence and impact of HBCUs on American culture.

 “The success of historically black colleges and universities are a direct reflection of the success of African-Americans and African-American communities nationwide,” says Jarrett L. Carter, Sr., Founder and Executive Director  of the Center for HBCU Media Advocacy, Inc. “The HBCU Awards is a moment of celebration and recognition for scholars and supporters of HBCUs, but more than that, it is a chance for all Americans to cheer on institutions and individuals maintaining a legacy of enrichment for the nation and the world.”

More than 600 entries submitted by administrators, students, alumni, faculty and supporters of HBCUs throughout the country were narrowed to the list of finalists, representing 45 public and private four-year historically black colleges and universities from around the nation. Finalists were selected by Center leadership based upon a record of achievement and media coverage in local, regional or national outlets. Winners are selected by a panel of HBCU students, alumni and administrators, and will be announced on the evening of the ceremony.

 

Howard leads several HBCUs with more than seven nominations, including 2012 HBCU of the Year Winner Alcorn State University, Hampton University and Winston-Salem State University.

The HBCU Awards will be the keynote event of the inaugural National HBCU Media Week, presented by Jackson State University. The week will also feature the annual HBCU Media Summit, a conference that brings together working journalists, HBCU presidents, faculty and students to dialog about media literacy and development at historically black colleges. 

 

HBCU Media Week is produced by Carter Media Enterprises LLC, publishing company of the HBCU Digest, and a portion of proceeds raised during HBCU Media Week will be donated to the Center for HBCU Media Advocacy Inc. in support of media training, scholarships and grants to historically black colleges and universities.

HBCU AWARDS NOMINEES - Also available at hbcuawards.net

Best Marching Band - Nominees in this category will be able to demonstrate local appeal and a positive ambassadorial outreach for their college or university through submitted examples of media coverage, or examples of performances outside of their home campus and city.

 

Southern University Human Jukebox
North Carolina A&T State University Blue and Gold Marching Machine
Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band
Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets Marching Band
Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South

 

Best Choir – Nominees in this category will be able to demonstrate local appeal and a positive ambassadorial outreach for their college or university through submitted examples of media coverage, or examples of performances outside of their home campus and city.

 

Oakwood University Aeolian Choir
Virginia State University Gospel Chorale
Morehouse College Glee Club
Claflin University Concert Choir
Dillard University Concert Choir

 

Best Student Government Association - Nominees in this category will be able to demonstrate media coverage of campus or student development and improvement, or examples of community service, outreach and advocacy efforts in the campus community.

 

Albany State University
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
South Carolina State University
Wilberforce University
Alabama State University

 

Best Student Organization – Nominees in this category will be able to demonstrate media coverage of campus or student development and improvement, or examples of community service, outreach and advocacy efforts in the campus community.

 

Morgan State University Honda Campus All-Star Team
Alcorn State University Diversity Champions
Wiley College Melvin B. Tolson/Denzel Washington Forensics Society
Howard University Gamma Chapter - Phi Beta Kappa Society
Spelman College SpelBots Team
Coppin State University Club Football

 

Best Student Newspaper – Nominees in this category will have demonstrated exemplary reporting and coverage of issues as determined by regional or national awards, or reporting that has earned a citation in other professional news outlets or resources.

 

Gramblinite Newspaper
Southern Digest Newspaper
Campus Echo (North Carolina Central University)
North Carolina A&T Register

 

Best Alumni Publication – Nominees in this category will have demonstrated depth of coverage in reporting on alumni affairs or featuring of alumni figures in print or online format.

 

Alcorn the Magazine - Alcorn State University
A&M Magazine - Florida A&M University
Spelman Messenger - Spelman College
Howard Magazine - Howard University
Morgan Magazine - Morgan State University

 

Best Research Center - Nominees in this category will have earned coverage by local, regional or state news organizations, or have demonstrated research projects and outcomes with impact or knowledge transfer beyond the campus borders.

 

Hampton University Proton Therapy Research Center
Optical Science Center for Applied Research at Delaware State University
North Carolina A&T Center for Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies
Alabama A&M University Alliance for Physics Excellence
Howard University Center for Atmospheric Sciences
Alcorn State University Center for Conservation Research

 

Best Fine Arts Program – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for performances or training opportunities, or can demonstrate a consistent record of alumni successes and achievements in the past calendar year.

 

Oakwood University Department of Fine Arts
Alabama State University Department of Theater Arts
Dillard University Theater Program
Bowie State University Department of Theater
Tennessee State University Department of Music
Hampton University Players and Company

 

Best Business Program - Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for academic development, and entrepreneurial training opportunities, or will have demonstrated a consistent level of outreach and interest building with local, national and international corporate partners.

 

Winston-Salem State School of Business and Economics
Howard University School of Business
Paul Quinn College Business Administration Program
Morgan State University Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management

 

 

Best S.T.E.M Program – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for research, academic or professional development in the industry, or will have demonstrated faculty or student excellence in a variety of disciplines under the S.T.E.M. designation.

 

Howard University Computer Science Program
North Carolina A&T School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Hampton University School of Science

 

Best Nursing Program - Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for positive contributions made to the nursing industry, or will have demonstrated a high passage rate for graduates in the state LNP examination along with innovation in teaching and training methods.

 

Winston-Salem State University Division of Nursing
Dillard University College of Nursing
Prairie View A&M University College of Nursing
Southern University Department of Nursing
Alcorn State University School of Nursing

 

Best Social Work Program – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for positive contributions made to the social work industry, or will have demonstrated innovation in teaching methods and successes of program graduates in the professional field.

 

Fayetteville State University Department of Social Work
Tennessee State University Department of Social Work
Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work
Delaware State University Department of Social Work

 

Male Faculty Member of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for teaching and professional contributions in his industry or field, or will have demonstrated volunteerism, mentoring or valuable leadership within the campus setting and beyond.

 

Clarence Williams - Shaw University/Saint Augustine’s University
Dr. Kinfe Ken Redda - Florida A&M University
Dr. Nouradine Melikechi - Delaware State University
Dr. Anand Iyer - Hampton University
Dr. Bennett Odunsi - Jackson State University
Dr. Terry Likes - Tennessee State University

 

Female Faculty Member of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for teaching and professional contributions in her industry or field, or will have demonstrated volunteerism, mentoring or valuable leadership within the campus setting and beyond.

 

Kemberley Washington - Dillard University
Eleanor Blount - Tuskegee University
Myrlie Evers Williams - Alcorn State University
Dr. Michelle Claville - Hampton University
Dr. Angela Peters - Claflin University

 

Male Coach of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for championship-level achievement, and will have demonstrated leadership through high graduation rates, mentoring and volunteerism, and community outreach.

 

Connell Maynor - Winston-Salem State University
Roman Banks - Southern University
David Six - Hampton University
Brian Jenkins - Bethune-Cookman University
Jacques Curtis - Shaw University
George Williams - Saint Augustine’s University
Monte Coleman - University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

 

Female Coach of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for championship-level achievement, and will have demonstrated leadership through high graduation rates, mentoring and volunteerism, and community outreach.

 

Toyelle Wilson - Prairie View A&M University
Kristina Frahm - University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Brittany Black - Clark Atlanta University
Christabell Hamilton - Xavier University of Louisiana

 

Male Athlete of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for personal athletic achievement, and will have demonstrated high academic achievement and volunteerism on campus or in the surrounding community.

 

Pendarvis Williams - Norfolk State University
Jacob Barge - Fayetteville State University
Anaso Jobodwana - Jackson State University

 

Female Athlete of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for personal athletic achievement, and will have demonstrated high academic achievement and volunteerism on campus or in the surrounding community.

 

April Thomas - Albany State University
Jazmine Smith - Dillard University
SiMon Franklin - Xavier University of Louisiana

 

Men’s Team of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for championship-level achievement, and will have demonstrated leadership through high graduation rates, mentoring and volunteerism, and community outreach.

 

Southern University Men’s Basketball
Winston-Salem State University Football
Stillman College Baseball
Bethune-Cookman University Football
Tuskegee University Football
Bowie State University Men’s Basketball
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Football

 

Female Team of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for championship-level achievement, and will have demonstrated leadership through high graduation rates, mentoring and volunteerism, and community outreach.

 

Shaw University Women’s Basketball
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Women’s Bowling
Prairie View A&M Women’s Basketball
Hampton University Women’s Basketball
Xavier University of Louisiana Women’s Tennis
Albany State University Softball

 

National Alumni Association of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for social, political and financial support of their university, or will have demonstrated participation increases in giving, alumni membership, or campus support.

 

Tuskegee University
Spelman College
Morgan State University
Winston-Salem State University
University of the Virgin Islands

 

Male Alumnus of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for distinguished achievement in their professional or personal endeavors, or active membership in their alumni association.

 

Kyle Bacon - Howard University
Jacoby Jones - Lane College
Tom Colbert - Kentucky State University
Gen. Bruce Crawford - South Carolina State University

 

Female Alumna of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for distinguished achievement in their professional or personal endeavors, or active membership in their alumni association.

 

Brianna Roach - Saint Augustine’s University
Dr. Velma Speight Buford - North Carolina A&T State University
Toni Rose - Paul Quinn College
Nicole Bernard - Howard University

 

Male Student of the Year - Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for academic achievement and leadership within the campus community, or will have demonstrated great personal and professional integrity through academic achievement and community volunteerism.

 

Polite Stewart – Southern University
Corban Bell - Grambling State University
Emmanuel Johnson - North Carolina A&T State University
Nnamdi Anozie - Howard University

 

Female Student of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for academic achievement and leadership within the campus community, or will have demonstrated great personal and professional integrity through academic achievement and community volunteerism.

 

Olivia Stinson - Winston-Salem State University
Nadine Jansen - North Carolina A&T State University
Shalyn Smith - Stillman College
Parris Malone - Tennessee State University
Kayla Lee - Hampton University

 

Male President of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for outreach, campus and community leadership and impact on higher education or regional issues, or will have demonstrated innovative leadership resulting in increased enrollment, higher alumni participation, increased fundraising, or new programmatic development.

 

Dr. Andrew Hugine - Alabama A&M University
Dr. M. Christopher Brown - Alcorn State University
Dr. James Anderson - Fayetteville State University
Michael Sorrell, Esq. - Paul Quinn College
Dr. Walter Kimbrough - Dillard University
Dr. George French - Miles College

 

Female President of the Year – Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for outreach, campus and community leadership and impact on higher education or regional issues, or will have demonstrated innovative leadership resulting in increased enrollment, higher alumni participation, increased fundraising, or new programmatic development.

 

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum - Spelman College
Dr. Dianne B. Suber - Saint Augustine’s University
Dr. Carolyn Meyers - Jackson State University
Dr. Cheryl Davenport-Dozier - Savannah State University

 

HBCU of the Year –Nominees in this category will have earned media coverage for community outreach, programmatic development, innovations in athletics, student life and alumni outreach, and will have demonstrated capacity for sustained growth and interest from regional and national observers of HBCU culture.

 

Alcorn State University
Hampton University
Howard University
Fayetteville State University
Saint Augustine’s University
Spelman College
Winston-Salem State University

Dillard University garnered nominations for Best Choir, Best Theater Program, Female Faculty of the Year and Male President of the Year!