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STUDENT AWARDS
Marjorie R. Carter Award
The recipient of the award shall be a senior biology major who stands high academically, who most nearly typifies the standards of the University and of the Department of Biology and who best exemplifies qualities of character and professional excellence manifest in the life and service of the late Dr. Marjorie Estelle Carter.
Mallory Bates (Year 2008)
Ian Hester (Year 2007)
Chris Powell (Year 2006)
Annual Senior Award
Shall be given to the graduating senior with the highest grade point average (GPA) based on sixty or more semester hours of credit earned at Valdosta State University, or with the highest grade point average in math and science courses.
Brad Royal (Year 2008)
Jessica Thomas (Year 2008)
Elizabeth Jones (Year 2007)
Cara L. Perkins (Year 2006)
Hugh C. Bailey Family Scholarships
This endowed scholarship was created by Dr. Hugh C. Bailey, President of Valdosta State University from 1978 to 2001, to support academic excellence and achievement in every academic discipline through participation in the University Honors Program. Bailey Scholarships are available to full-time students who have been admitted to the Honors Program and who have completed between 45 and 75 semester hours, including at least 10 semester hours in the VSU Honors Program. Applicants must have a grade point averages of at least 3.6 for all courses completed, including Honors courses taken at VSU, and must exemplify the spirit of inquiry and service that characterizes the Honors Program.
Monica R. Chana (2006)
Christina L. Huntley (2006)
Jessica M. Thomas (2006)
Senior Student Leadership Award
This university-wide award recognizes students who have shown exemplary leadership throughout their time at VSU, demonstrating involvement in the community, student organizations and activities within their academic discipline.
Elizabeth Jones (2007)
2008 VSU Student Employee of the Year
Finalist: Elizabeth Castillo (Year 2008)
Blazer Leadership Award
Finalist: Mallory Bates (Year 2008)