Faculty and Staff Awards at 2026 In-Service

Southwest Virginia Community College proudly recognized several outstanding faculty and staff members today for their exceptional dedication, hard work, and service to both the college and the broader community.

NISOD Excellence Award

James Dye

Kim Smith

Kaitlin Pruitt

James Dye with President Hayes

Kim Smith with Dr. Hayes

Kaitlin Pruitt with Dr. Hayes

 

PHI Theta Kappa Honor Society

Dr. Brian Wright

Dr. Brian Wright with Dr. Clint Hayes

 

The Community Impact Award

Allen Martin

Allen Martin with Dr. Hayes

 

The Teaching Effectiveness Award

Bonnie Allen

Bonnie Allen with Dr. Hayes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Institutional Responsibility Award

Linda Cline

Donna Corns

Linda Cline with Dr. Hayes

Donna Corns with Dr. Hayes

 

The Faculty Leadership Award

Cody Jackson

Cody Jackson with Dr. Hayes

 

The Student Choice Award

Seth Helmandollar

Seth Helmandollar

 

The Scholarly & Creative Engagement Award

Dr. Hannah Hensley

Dr. Hannah Hensley with Dr. Hayes

 

The Adjunct/Clinical Award

James Brooks Akers

 

Learning Environment Awards

Kim Smith

Dr. Loretta Beavers

Melissa Ray

Mike Brown

Morgan Gilbert

Seth Helmandollar

Tabbi Smith

Angel Shelton

Bill Taylor

Brian Hale

Christopher "Joe" Godsey

Dr. Eva Frankel 

Greg Horn

Jacob Richardson

Jerry Stinson

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

Southwest Employee with Dr. Clint Hayes

 

Congratulations to all of the award recipients! Southwest is looking forward to another successful academic year!