Awards

See call for 2024 Award Nominations below the lists of winners!

Carolinas Communication Association honors members and presenters with the following awards annually: the Mary E. Jarrard Prize, the Ray Camp Award, the Betty Jo Welch Award, the Mônica Pombo Early Career Teaching Award, and the Lloyd Rohler Career Teaching Award

The Mary E. Jarrard Prize
One of the most important functions the Carolinas Communication Association (CCA) performs is providing a forum for student scholarship. The Mary E. Jarrard Prize is awarded annually to the outstanding undergraduate and graduate student paper submitted to the convention. Donations are given by CCA members in order to be able to not only give prize money to the winners, but also to cover their convention fee and membership.

Jarrard Prize Graduate Student Winners

2023 – Elaina Eakle, Ph.D. Candidate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2022 – Alyssa C. Marks, Bob Jones University
2021 – Anna Harmony, Bob Jones University
2019 – Tina Lacock, Bob Jones University
2018 – Elizabeth Gilmore, Indiana University
2017 – Julie Mission, Bob Jones University
2016 – Alex Viscioni, Bob Jones University
2015 – Rhonda Stewart, Queens University of Charlotte
2014 – Adrienne Outcalt, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2013 – Anne Deekens, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2012 – Jane O’Boyle, College of Charleston
2011 – Heather Murphy Woolwine, College of Charleston
2010 – Molly McCartha, College of Charleston
2009 – Kiely Flanigan Adams, North Carolina State University
2008 – Anna-Fiona Cooke, College of Charleston
2007 – Cathy Cook, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2006 – Korrie Bauman UNC – Greensboro & Janay Knight UNC – Greensboro
2005 – Earl Capps College of Charleston & Brandy Hinson UNC – Charlotte
2004 – Amy Smith, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2003 – Jason E. Black, University of Maryland
2002 – Jason E. Black, University of Maryland
2001 – (none awarded)
2000 – Elena Martínez-Vidal, University of South Carolina
1999 – Davinia Thornley, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1998 – Ted Striphas
1997 – Jennifer Estava
1996 – Kristen Magod, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
1995 – Warren Rochelle, University of North Carolina – Greensboro

Jarrard Prize Undergraduate Student Winners

2023 – AJ Siegel, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2022 – Allison M. Bolton, Furman University
2021 – Grace Fulton, University of South Carolina Aiken
2019 – Gabriel Parks, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
2018 – Chioma Ngene, Queens University of Charlotte
2017 – Brittany Rankin, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
2016 – Rachel Jaffe, College of Charleston
2015 – Kate Stevens, Furman University
2014 – Courtney German, Furman University
2013 – Emma Butterworth, Salem College
2012 – Kelly Daugherty, Augusta State University
2011 – Amy Fallah, Christopher Newport University
2010 – Jeremy Colb, Christopher Newport University
2009 – Kristen Thompson, College of Charleston
2008 – Susan Smith, Salem College
2007 – Kathryn DuRant, College of Charleston
2006 – Janay Knight, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2005 – Brandy Hinson, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2004 – Casey Goff, Appalachian State University
2003 – Lauren Winslow, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2002 – Beth Chambers, Central Piedmont Community College
2001 – Kathy E. Dancy Queens University of Charlotte
2000 – Barbara Jones, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1999 – Tammie McGee, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
1998 – Julie Spiro
1997 – Jimmie Griffin

Top GIFTS INC

The Top GIFTS award honors the top paper or presentation at the annual conference in the GIFTS (Great Ideas for Teaching Students) category.

2023 – Mr. George Buggs, III; Johnson C. Smith University
Jasmine M. Corbett, Johnson C. Smith University

Rhunette Corbett, Johnson C. Smith University

Markus Gray, Johnson C. Smith University

Tiphane Pate Johnson C. Smith University
2022 – John W. Edwards II, Cheyenne Ferrin, and Alyssa Hansell, Methodist University

The Ray Camp Award
Ray Camp, a long standing member of CCA, traditionally submitted and presented completed research papers at the annual convention. This award, begun in 2001, is in his honor. CCA papers with faculty authors are entered into competition for the Ray Camp Award for Outstanding Research Paper.

Camp Award Winners

2023 – L. Meredith Morgoch, Salisbury University
Hollie Smith, University of Oregon

Dean Mundy, University of Oregon
2022 – Davi Thornton
2021 – Dean Farmer and Danielle Holquist
2019 – Jason Munsell
2018 – James Gilmore
2017 – Richard Leeman
2016 – Melody Lehn
2015 – Jamie and Michael Litty
2014 – Susan Opt
2013 – Jason Munsell
2012 – Spoma Jovanovic
2011 – Jason Munsell
2010 – Susan Opt
2009 – Deborah Thomson
2008 – Rick Olson
2007 – Spoma Jovanovic
2006 – Jason Edward Black
2005 – Christine Davis
2004 – Robert Westerfelhaus
2003 – Jean DeHart
2002 – Susan Faust and John Llewellyn
2001 – Richard Leeman

The Betty Jo Welch Award
The Betty Jo Welch Award is given to a CCA member who has demonstrated “continuing and outstanding service to the association and the professions.”

Welch Award Winners

2023 – Kim Cuny, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
2022 – John A. McArthur, Furman University
2021 – Spoma Jovanovic, UNC – Greensboro
2019 – Jamie Litty, UNC – Pembroke
2018 – Nina-Jo Moore, Appalachian State University
2017 – Susan Opt, Salem College
2016 – Jason Black, UNC – Charlotte
2015 – Carol Leeman, UNC – Charlotte
2014 – Robert Westerfelhaus, College of Charleston
2013 – Kathleen J. Turner, Davidson College
2012 – Jason Munsell, USC- Aiken
2011 – Jean DeHart, Appalachian State University
2010 – Mônica Pombo, Appalachian State University
2009 – Elena Martínez-Vidal, Midlands Technical College
2008 – Linda White, Central Piedmont Community College
2007 – Keith Griffin
2006 – Charmaine Wilson, USC – Aiken
2005 – Lynn Cherry
2004 – Jody Natalle, UNC- Greensboro
2003 – David McLennan
2002 – Roy Schwartzman
2001 – Lloyd Rohler
2000 – Phyllis Randall
1999 – Richard Leeman, UNC- Charlotte
1998 – George Lellis
1997 – Sandra Hochel
1996 – Nancy Snow
1995 – Howard Dorgan
1994 – Jay Pence
1993 – Ray Camp
1992 – Ethel Glenn
1991 – Charles Porterfield
1990 – Terry Cole
1989 – Robert Sampson

The Mônica Pombo Early Career Teaching Award
The Mônica Pombo Early Career Teaching Award is given to a CCA member who has demonstrated excellent teaching early in their career.

Pombo Award Winners

2023 – Dr. Vincent Russell, Western Carolina University
2022 – David L. Morris II, University of South Carolina Aiken
2021 – Alex Patti, Sandhills Community College
2019 – Jenny Southard, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
2018 – Lionell Smith, Vorhees College
2017 – Caroline Sawyer, University of South Carolina, Beaufort
2016 – Peter J. Gloviczki, Coker College

The Lloyd Rohler Career Teaching Award
The Lloyd Rohler Career Teaching Award is given to a CCA member who has demonstrated excellent teaching throughout their career.

Rohler Award Winners

2023 – Dr. Kellie Roberts, University of Florida
2022 – Christine S. Davis, University of North Carolina Charlotte
2021 – Jason Munsell, University of South Carolina, Aiken
2019 – Elizabeth J. Natalle, University of North Carolina, Greensboro
2018 – Charmaine Wilson, University of South Carolina, Aiken
2017 – Jonathan Crane, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
2016 – Nina-Jo Moore, Appalachian State University

Top GIFTS INC

Great teaching ideas!

2023 – Mr. George Buggs, III; Johnson C. Smith University
Jasmine M. Corbett, Johnson C. Smith University
Rhunette Corbett, Johnson C. Smith University
Markus Gray, Johnson C. Smith University
Tiphane Pate Johnson, Johnson C. Smith University
2022 – John W. Edwards II, Cheyenne Ferrin, and Alyssa Hansell, Methodist University

CCA Awards Nominatiions

CCA 2024 Call for Awards Nominations

The Carolinas Communication Association (CCA) is accepting nominations the for its annual association awards. Awards will be announced and presented at the 2024 CCA conference in Greensboro, NC.

Information and submission requirements for each award are listed below.

Deadline for submission, August 5^th, 2024.

The Mônica Pombo Early Career Teaching Award

The Mônica Pombo Early Career Teaching Award honors Carolinas Communication Association members who have demonstrated teaching excellence early in their careers. Potential nominees must teach courses in the communication discipline and must have taught full-time for at least two years, but not more than five years. A single letter of nomination written by colleagues who know the nominee and her/his/their qualifications well is required for this award. The letter should articulate the reasons a nominee ought to receive the award and provide evidence that the nominee’s early career teaching efforts are and/or have been exceptional. Though not required, supporting evidence such as a nominee’s curriculum vita, student and colleague testimonials, teaching work products, etc. is welcomed. Please send submissions to Dr. Vincent Russell, Western Carolina University, vrussell@wcu.edu.

The Lloyd Rohler Career Teaching Award

The Lloyd Rohler Career Teaching Award honors Carolinas Communication Association members who have consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching communication throughout their academic careers. Potential nominees must be employed full-time teaching courses in communication for a minimum of ten years. Emeriti nominees, however, may be considered. A single letter of nomination written by colleagues who know the nominee and her/his/their qualifications well is required for this award. The letter should articulate the reasons a nominee ought to receive the award and provide evidence that the nominee’s overall career teaching efforts are and/or have been exceptional. Though not required, supporting evidence such as a nominee’s curriculum vita, student and colleague testimonials, teaching work products, etc. is welcomed. Please send submissions to Dr. Jenni Simon, University of North Carolina Greensboro, jmsimon@uncg.edu .

The Betty Jo Welch Award

The Betty Jo Welch Award honors Carolinas Communication Association members who have demonstrated continuing and outstanding service to the association and the professions. A single letter of nomination written by colleagues who know the nominee and her/his/their qualifications well is required for this award. The letter should articulate the reasons a nominee ought to receive the award and provide evidence of the nominee’s long-time service to the association both in number of assignments, but more vitally, in terms of the quality of the roles performed for the association. Though not required, the nominator might want to consult fellow CCA members for some commentary to include in her/his/their nomination letter.

Please send submissions to Dr. John McArthur, Furman University, john.mcarthur@furman.edu.

Special Note: All other CCA awards are drawn from conference submissions.