Students, faculty, and staff were honored at the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences’ Annual Awards Ceremony on April 10. The celebratory event highlighted excellence in research, teaching, leadership and service, showcasing the exceptional contributions and dedication of the CAFLS community.
“This ceremony is a time to recognize some of our outstanding students, faculty and staff,” said Matt Holt, dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. “Today, we celebrate your accomplishments and contributions to our College, Clemson University and the state of South Carolina. These awards recognize not just personal successes, but also a commitment to the mission and vision of CAFLS.
“We are all so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you will achieve next.”
For more information about our award winners, visit the CAFLS Awards website.
Student Awards
Outstanding Freshman – Kourtney Ventura, Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Sophomore – Shelby Shockley, Horticulture
Outstanding Junior – Sebastian Sanchez, Horticulture
Outstanding Senior – Abigail Schneider, Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Student Organization – Clemson Forestry Club
Outstanding Ambassador – Lanie Deyo, Horticulture
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant – Davis Nelson, M.S. Candidate, Forest Resources
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant – Erika Hwang, Ph.D. Candidate, Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant – Johanna Wesche, Ph.D. Candidate, Plant & Environmental Sciences
Outstanding Graduate Research Assistant – Miriam Boucher, Ph.D. Candidate, Wildlife & Fisheries Biology
Blue Key Academic & Leadership Award – Samuel Brandes, Environmental and Natural Resources
Phi Kappa Phi Merit Award – Sarah Wehmueller, Animal & Veterinary Sciences
Cultivate 1st Place – Mackenzie Kelley, Packaging Science
Faculty Awards
Outstanding Junior Faculty in Research – Sruthi Narayanan, Associate Professor, Plant and Environmental
Sciences
Outstanding Senior Faculty in Research – Guido Schnabel, Professor, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Outstanding Junior Faculty in Teaching – Aaron Turner, Assistant Professor, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Senior Faculty in Teaching – Michael Vassalos, Associate Professor, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Junior Faculty in Extension – Michael Plumblee, Assistant Professor, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Staff Awards
Outstanding Junior Extension Agent – Carmen Ketron, Urban Horticulture Agent, Cooperative Extension
Outstanding Senior Extension Agent – Amber Starnes, Senior Agent Livestock and Forages, Cooperative Extension
Outstanding Administrative Staff – Stacey Miller, Administrative Coordinator, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Outstanding Technical Staff (Field) – Michael Masters, Shop Technician, Agricultural Sciences
Outstanding Technical Staff (Lab/Office) – Michael Atkins, Lab Manager Research Associate, PSA Regulatory Soils Lab
Outstanding Professional Staff – Amy Dabbs, School and Community Gardening Statewide Program Coordinator, Cooperative Extension
Outstanding Advisor & Mentor – Katie Black, Director of Advising and Registration, W.B. Bookhart Student Services
Outstanding Advisor & Mentor – Churamani Khanal, Assistant Professor, Plant and Environmental Sciences
Length of Service Recognitions
10 Years
- Jessica Adkins
- Victoria Artigliere
- Marbie Aylesworth
- Justin Ballew
- N. Jordan Franklin
- Sammie Goodman
- Kristi Handly-Parsons
- Russell Hardee
- Christopher Heintze
- Faith Isreal
- David Jachowski
- Lisa Joseph
- Christopher LeMaster
- Taylor Martin
- Vonda Marcengill
- Alisha Maw
- Juan Carlos Melgar Jimenez
- Travis Mitchell
- Stephanie O’Brien
- Kayla Payne
- Amber Phillips
- Miracle Rabon
- Ralph Ricks
- Amy Scaroni
- Sandra Sigmon
- Amanda Smith
- Barbara Smith
- Zachary Snipes
- Dilrukshi Thavarajah
- Diana Vossbrinck
- Christopher Wall
- Susan C Watts
- Jennifer Weaver
- Thomas West
- Patricia Whitener
- James Wilkins
- Theodore J. Zee Sr.
20 Years
- Paula Agudelo
- Scott Bell
- Kathryn Black
- Dennis Ceccarelli
- Duncan Darby
- Kimberly Dinkins
- William Farish Jr.
- Jeffrey Fellers
- Catherine Johnson
- Kendall Kirk
- Chad Martin
- Linda Tindal
- Jeanice Troutman
- Kristine Vernon
30 Years
- Michael Bishop
- Steven Branham
- Diane Davis
- Tammy Lognion
- Michael McManus
- Janice Merck
- Scott Mickey
- David Ouellette
- Gregory Scott
40 Years
- John Mueller