Awards Day 2026 at SWCC
Southwest Virginia Community College proudly celebrated the achievements of its students, faculty, and staff during the College’s annual Awards Day, held on April 9 at the Charles R. King Community Center. The event recognized outstanding academic performance, leadership, service, and commitment across a wide range of programs, disciplines, and campus organizations. Awards Day highlights the dedication and excellence that define the SWCC community, honoring individuals whose hard work and accomplishments make a lasting impact on the College and the region it serves.
Arts and Sciences
Outstanding Achievement:
Isabella Lowe — BIO 101
Cameron Ratliff — BIO 101
Aashish Titha — BIO 101
Mason Woods — BIO 101
Bailee Bowman — BIO 101
Patricia Bigge — BIO 101
Landri Lallande — BIO 101
Kendra Inscore — Criminal Justice (One-Year Completion)
Kelly Sutherland — Criminal Justice (Two-Year Completion)
Kaylee Charles — Criminal Justice (Two-Year Completion, Year One)
Lynzie Wroaten — Education
Jarret Bowling — English
Melissa Johnson — English
Karen Helmandollar — Human Services
Caleb Casey — Psychology
Jaden Simmons — Psychology
Dean's Award:
Aashish Titha — BIO 101
Bailey Colins — Criminal Justice
Business, Engineering & Industrial Technology
Outstanding Achievement
Isaak Sevigny — Automotive
Jennifer Griffith — Accounting
Elizabeth Blevins — Advanced Precision Machining
Benton Deel — Advanced Welding and Fabrication
Bethany Roller — Business Administration
Jessica Goodman — Business Management
Dion Studivant — Business Management
Ronnie Trent — Electrical
Carter Hess — Electrical‑Electronics
Roger Hunnell — Electrical‑Electronics
Maya Blevins — Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology
Cameron Jessee — Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology
Landon Dawson — HVAC
Sebastian Dominquez — HVAC
Holly Cantrell — Medical Coding
Sydney Pennington — Precision Machining
Kenleigh Barnhart — Welding
Angela Myers — Welding
Isaiah Sparks — Automotive
Freshmen Engineering Student of the Year
Jonathan Lambert — Engineering
Sophomore Engineering Student of the Year
Joseph Hill — Engineering
Most Earned Program Credentials
Justin Tucker — Automotive
Isaiah Sparks — Automotive
Program Leadership & Service
Kenleigh Barnhart — Welding
Angela Myers — Welding
Isaiah Sparks — Automotive
Ethan Rose — Advanced Precision Machining
Benton Deel — Advanced Welding and Fabrication
Justin Tucker — Automotive
Zoie Elswick — Environmental Management and Recreational Ecology
Damian Foleno‑Moran — Precision Machining
Dean’s Award
Benton Deel — Advanced Welding and Fabrication
Bethany Roller — Business Administration
Workforce and Continuing Education
Outstanding Achievement
David Blankenship — CDL
Justin Stell — CDL
Eric Sawyers — CNA
Program Leadership & Service
Eric Sawyers — CNA
Cody Dolin — CDL
Most Earned Program Credentials
Eric Sawyers — CNA
Health Technologies
Outstanding Achievement
Charles Bender — EMS
Kimber Johnson — EMT
Josh Dempsey — Nursing
Cody Lester — Nursing
Desiree Preservati — Nursing
Kasidi Skeens — Nursing
Kaitlyn Travis — Nursing
Rebekah Frye — Nursing
Jenna Stevens — Nursing
Taylor Bishop — Nursing
Santana Vance — Nursing
Emma Cockram — Occupational Therapy Assistant
Mia Cross — Occupational Therapy Assistant
Alexis Maxfield — Occupational Therapy Assistant
Elizabeth Lester — Pharmacy Technician
Josary Beavers — Phlebotomy
Highest GPA in Class
Cayce Chandler — Radiography Class of 2027
Kayla Neal — Radiography Class of 2026
Taylor Preston — Radiography Class of 2027
Program Leadership & Service
Taylor Bishop — Nursing
Santana Vance — Nursing
Timothy Estes, Jr. — EMS
Gavin Freeman — EMT
Brandon Kelly — Occupational Therapy Assistant
Dean’s Award
Jenna Stevens — Nursing
Athletics
Baseball
Caleb Bumgarner — All Academic All Region
Christian Coley — All Academic All Region
John Eads — All Academic All Region
Ronnie Hall — All Academic All Region
Preston Jackson — All Academic All Region
Makhi Mills — All Academic All Region
Kieran Robertson — All Academic All Region
Xavier Sanders — All Academic All Region
Logan Spackman — All Academic All Region
Kyle Yost — All Academic All Region
Hayden Alapa — All Academic All Region
Craig Earls — All Academic All Region
Men’s Basketball
Luke Michael — All Academic All Region
Michael Curley — All Academic All Region
Peyton Ivery — All Academic All Region
Keyshawn Manuel — All Academic All Region
Manay Mite — All Academic All Region
Bryce Smoot — All Academic All Region
Deonta Mozell — All Academic All Region
Brice Wallace — All Academic All Region
Women’s Basketball
Alyvia Harvey — All Academic All Region
Kara Kelly — All Academic All Region
Emma Owens — All Academic All Region
Kayllyn Vannoy — All Academic All Region
Men’s Golf
Christian Coley — All Academic All Region
Mason Curley — All Academic All Region
Men’s Soccer
Jake Campbell — All Academic All Region
Viktor Damberger — All Academic All Region
Pedro Hernandez — All Academic All Region
Oscar Seliger — All Academic All Region
Oliver Tate — All Academic All Region
Cian Thomas — All Academic All Region
Jacque Watson — All Academic All Region
Euan Whitty — All Academic All Region
Softball
Maria Alvarado — All Academic All Region
Krista Glascock — All Academic All Region
Aubree Mundt — All Academic All Region
Emily Pyles — All Academic All Region
Riley Singleton — All Academic All Region
Jaycie Stanley — All Academic All Region
Annabelle Sturgill — All Academic All Region
Emma Wilcox — All Academic All Region
Volleyball
Destanie Ambers — All Academic All Region
Patricia Bigge — All Academic All Region
Natalie Haynes — All Academic All Region
Madison Inderrieden — All Academic All Region
Landri Lallande — All Academic All Region
Brooklyn Langston — All Academic All Region
Lucie Reid — All Academic All Region
Clubs & Organizations
Club Leadership & Initiative
Valencia Johnson — SGA
Kandence Keen — SGA
Isabella Lowe — SGA
Brandon Ratliff — SGA
Bethany Roller — SGA
Kaylen Whitt — SGA
Mason Woods — SGA
Isa Wright — SGA
Kenleigh Barnhart — Welding
Angela Myers — Welding
Isaiah Sparks — Automotive
Rebekah Frye — Nursing
Eric Sawyers — CNA
Associate Dean’s Award
Kaylen Whitt — Honors
Lynzie Wroaten — Honors
Honors College
Rileigh Buchanan — Health Tech Honors
Jenna Stevens — Health Tech Honors
Bailee Bowman — Honors
Dariyan Dixon — Honors
Abigail Farmer — Honors
Pedro Hernández — Honors
Preston Jackson — Honors
Kadence Keen — Honors
Katlyn Kidd — Honors
Benjamin Kilbourne — Honors
Gracie Overstreet — Honors
Brandon Ratliff — Honors
Cameron Ratliff — Honors
Bethany Roller — Honors
Zoe Royston — Honors
Jaden Simmons — Honors
Kaylen Whitt — Honors
Isa Wright — Honors
Lynzie Wroaten — Honors
Oscar Seliger — Honors
SGA Student Choice Awards
Faculty and Staff Awards
Bill Taylor — Outstanding Faculty Advisor
Jacob Richardson — Outstanding Instructor
Kaitlin Pruitt — Outstanding Student Service
Courtney Wyatt — Outstanding Student Success Advisor
Student Involvement Impact Award
Ms. Edna Sizemore
Ms. Carol Cordle
Congratulations to everyone who was honored!