Recognition Ceremony for Exceptional Students
In a celebration of academic excellence and outstanding contributions to the community, the 2021-22 Outstanding Graduate Awards were presented to a group of talented students from various programmes at an unnamed institution. The awards, which recognise students who have made significant contributions to their community and demonstrated exceptional work in their online classes, were given to students from Graphic Design, Web Design, Illustration, Digital Media, Digital Photography, and other related fields.
Among the recipients were Deborah Lefever, Kristy Ren-Hayzlett, Ronald Graham, Angelique Shipley, Kylie Welsh, John Olson, Adrienne Schaumann, and Dhani Mouttet. Deborah, Kristy, and Adrienne all held Associate of Occupational Studies in Illustration, while Ronald held an Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Photography, and Kylie earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design. John Olson received his Associate of Occupational Studies in Digital Media, and Dhani Mouttet was awarded a Graphic Design Advanced Certificate.
Each recipient received both a physical award and an academic recognition for their achievements. The awards aim to identify talents that will shine brightly in their respective fields and encourage students to excel in their classes. The recipients must have distinguished themselves in their overall participation in their classes, with an excellent academic record and strong graduating portfolio.
Faculty and staff recommended the Outstanding Graduate Award recipients. For example, at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the awards are often chosen via nomination by faculty or graduate student committees and recognised in formal ceremonies hosted by graduate affairs offices. The awards can help recipients in their future career by providing them with a platform to showcase their talents and achievements.
While the specific 2022-23 Outstanding Graduate Awards process, criteria, and purpose for the unnamed institution were not provided, the awards are likely to follow similar practices as those at UCI and other universities. It is recommended that students interested in the awards check their specific institution’s official graduate school or student affairs website for exact details on the award cycle they are interested in, as application procedures, eligibility criteria, and the award’s purpose can vary between universities.
Deborah Lefever, an Associate of Occupational Studies in Illustration recipient, combines her exceptional academic record with a strong graduating portfolio in graphic design, showcasing her potential to make significant contributions to the lifestyle industry through art. John Olson, Associate of Occupational Studies in Digital Media, applies his self-development in education-and-self-development programs to create distinctive designs that meet the demands of modern trends.
