2019 AFC AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2019 AFC International Conference on College Teaching and Learning Awards
2019 AFC International Conference on College Teaching and Learning Awards Press Release 4-10-19
ERNEST L. BOYER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, LEARNING AND TECHNOLOGY
2019 Winner: Dr. Vasanth Ramachandran – Pensacola State College
2019 Finalists:
Sam Ajlani – College of Central Florida
James Howse – Indian River State College
Sherry Klanjac- Chipola College
Dr. John Kurnik – St. Petersburg College
DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARD
2019 Winner: Sharon Olsen – St. Petersburg College
2019 Finalists:
Amber Carey – Pensacola State College
Ann Ellsworth – Montana State University
Kimberly Milner – Indian River State College
Amanda (Amie) Myers –Chipola College
TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER AWARD
2019 Winner: St. Petersburg College – AS Veterinary Nursing Program
2019 Finalists:
Chipola College – Academic Center of Excellence
Daytona State College- Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) & Writing-in-the-Disciplines (WID) Program
Indian River State College- Institute for Academic Excellence
Valencia College – Centers for Teaching/Learning Innovation
AFC Faculty Commission's 2019 Professor of the Year (POY) Award
2019 Winner: Amee Mehta, Professor of Biology, Seminole State College
2019 Finalists:
Asha Brunings, Phd., Associate Professor of Microbiology, Sante Fe College
Jacklyn Pierce, Assistant Professor of English, Lake-Sumter State College
The 2019 Professor of the Year (POY) Award is sponsored by:
70th Annual Meeting and Conference 2019 Award Winners
CHAPTER OF THE YEAR
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
PLATINUM
College of Central Florida
Indian River State College
Pasco Hernando State College
Pensacola State College
Tallahassee Community College
GOLD
Daytona State College
Eastern Florida State College
Gulf Coast State College
Miami Dade College
St. John’s River State College
Seminole State College
South Florida State College
SILVER
Lake Sumter State College
St. Petersburg College
COMMISSION OF THE YEAR
LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION
REGION OF THE YEAR
REGION II
OUTSTANDING BOARD MEMBER AWARD
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Lynne O’Dell – Administration Commission Chair
Alan Montgomery – Campus Safety Commission Chair
Katie Profeta – Career & Professional Employees Commission Chair
Kelly Hogan – Communications & Marketing Commission Chair
Dr. Kimberlie Massnick – Faculty Commission Chair
Dr. Ann Hubbard – Healthcare Education Commission Chair
Michael Pelitera – Institutional Effectiveness, Planning & Professional Development Commission Chair
Paul Lefavi – Technology Commission Chair
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD
For Outstanding Support Of The Association of Florida Colleges
And The Florida College System
DR. TUNJARNIKA COLEMAN-FERRELL
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
SANDRA L. BARRETT
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
DEBBIE BOWE
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
DR. EDUARDO PADRON
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS
In Recognition of Extraordinary Service, Commitment and Dedication To The
Association of Florida Colleges
CAROL QUINN
PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE
NANCY ZINSER
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS
“Capturing the Moment Award”
JESSIE CLAYTON
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
“Stepping It Up Award”
TOM MASON
SANTA FE COLLEGE
LEADERSHIP SERVICE AWARDS
RAY COULTER
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE
For Outstanding Service to the Association of Florida Colleges
As Vice President of Region and Chapters
TRACY GLIDDEN
EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
For Outstanding Service to the Association of Florida Colleges
As Vice President of Commissions
MARJORIE MCGEE
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
For Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service
As The 2019 President of The Association of Florida Colleges
The Florida College System’s Council of Presidents (COP)
DR. JAMES L. WATTENBARGER AWARD
DR. E. ANN MCGEE
SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA
In Recognition of Exceptional Commitment to Florida’s College System
2019 Wattenbarger Award Press Release
MEMBERSHIP AWARDS
Chapter Membership Growth Awards
Small College: SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
Medium College: TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Large College: ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
Chapters with Highest Retention Rate over the Previous Year
(includes full-time, part-time, and adjuncts)
SANTA FE COLLEGE
SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS (only includes full time new members recruited)
The person who recruited the 3rd most new members (Prize - Hotel Stay):
DOTTY TERRYN
Gulf Coast State College
The person who recruited the 2nd most new members (Prize - AFC iPAD):
LENA PHELPS
South Florida State College
The person who recruited the most new members (Prize - AFC Cruise Certificate):
JESSIE CLAYTON
Tallahassee Community College
College with the highest percentage of Full-time member Growth (Prize - Chapter receives $1500)
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
AFC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
2019 Aspen Prize FINALISTS for Community College Excellence
In Recognition of exemplary achievement and performance
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
BROWARD COLLEGE
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
2019 Aspen Prize WINNER for Community College Excellence
In Recognition of exemplary achievement and performance
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
LEROY COLLINS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Presented to the Florida college alumnus who has reached state, regional or national recognition. The recipient represents the highest level of achievement in his or her field.
CAPTAIN MALCOLM JOHNS
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
AGAINST THE ODDS AWARD
Presented to the Florida college alumna who has achieved a measure of success despite financial, sociological or physical adversity.
JOHANNA COOK
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE
HOMETOWN HERO AWARD
Presented to the Florida college alumnus who has achieved a measure of success within the nominating college’s district and has demonstrated notable community involvement. Recipients have expressed a clear, relevant impact of his/her college experience upon their success.
POLICE CHIEF CRAIG CAPRI
DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE
RISING STAR AWARD
Presented to the Florida college alumnus who is a successful professional and began their academic career at the state college level. The recipient must be under 40 years of age and has achieved success in the state or national arena.
JAMES KASSAGA ARINAITWE
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2019 Region and Commission Awards and Exemplary Practices
REGION I
LIFE SAVER AWARD
Gulf Coast State College - Dorothy Terryn
Northwest Florida State College - Dr. Nate Slaton
Pensacola State College - Traci Jones
Tallahassee Community College - Rebecca Rapisardo
UNSUNG HERO AWARD
Chipola College - Leigh Ellen Whittington
Gulf Coast State College - Jessica Owens
Northwest Florida State College - Stephanie Patty
Pensacola State College - Alonda Jones, Tracy Price
Tallahassee Community College - Randey Burnette
REGION II
UNSUNG HEROES
Florida State College at Jacksonville/South Campus - Trina McCowan, MLIS
REGION III
UNSUNG HEROES
College of Central Florida - Cara Bennett, Kim Sellers
REGION V
UNSUNG HEROES
Miami Dade College, Carol Wynter
Indian River State College - Lynn O’Dell
Administration Commission: 2019 Leadership Excellence Award Winner
Dr. Tunjarnika L. Coleman-Ferrell, Palm Beach State College
Communication and Marketing Commission (CMC) Exemplary Practice:
TCC2Work
Travis Jordan, Director of Integrated Marketing, Tallahassee Community College; Selina Starling, Social Media & Digital Content Specialist, Tallahassee Community College
Ayanna Young, Media Relations Specialist, Tallahassee Community College
Selina Starling, Social Media & Digital Content Specialist, Tallahassee Community College
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Commission Exemplary Practice:
Recognizing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Women in Higher Ed Leading Within Florida’s 28
Learning Resources Commission (LRC) Exemplary Practice:
Learning Resources - Making Connections
Nora Morales, Associate Director of Learning Resources
Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus
IRSC and the Digital Archive: Digitizing Local History
Mia Tignor, Emerging Technologies Librarian/Assistant Professor
Indian River State College
Faculty Commission 2019 Professor of the Year Award for Teaching Excellence Competition
Amee Mehta, Professor of Biology, Seminole State College
Click HERE for more about Professor Mehta!
Student Development Commission (SDC) Exemplary Practice:
Student Development Leadership Retreat
Stephanie Repaci, Director of Student Life, Broward College
2019 AFC 2019 AFC Communications & Marketing Commission (CMC) Awards of Excellence Winners
CMC Winners Presentation
1a. Advertising – Print (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—College of Central Florida
2nd Place—Polk State College
3rd Place—Polk State College
1b. Advertising – Print (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—St. Petersburg College
2nd Place—St. Petersburg College
3rd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
2. Advertising – Radio
1st Place—Seminole State College
2nd Place—Pasco-Hernando State College
3rd Place—Gulf Coast State College
3. Advertising – Television
1st Place—Seminole State College
2nd Place—Miami Dade College
3rd Place—Gulf Coast State College
4. Advertising – Outdoor
1st Place—Santa Fe College
2nd Place—Seminole State College
3rd Place—Daytona State College
5. Advertising – Internet
1st Place—Seminole State College
2nd Place—Santa Fe College
3rd Place—Santa Fe College
6. Annual Report – College
1st Place—Polk State College
2nd Place—College of Central Florida
3rd Place—Broward College
7. Annual Report – Foundation
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
3rd Place—Indian River State College
8. Article in a College-Produced Publication
1st Place—South Florida State College
2nd Place—Palm Beach State College
3rd Place—South Florida State College
9. Article/Story Pitch Resulting in Publication
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Seminole State College
3rd Place—Florida SouthWestern State College
10. Athletic Media Guide
1st Place—St. Johns River State College
2nd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
11a. Best Bang for the Buck (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—South Florida State College
2nd Place—Northwest Florida State College
3rd Place—St. Johns River State College
11b. Best Bang for the Buck (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Miami Dade College
2nd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
12a. Brochure (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—College of Central Florida
2nd Place—Pasco-Hernando State College
3rd Place—Polk State College
12b. Brochure (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Miami Dade College
2nd Place—Broward College
3rd Place—St. Petersburg College
13. Brochure – The Arts
1st Place—Broward College
2nd Place—Pasco-Hernando State College
3rd Place—Polk State College
14a. Campaign (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Florida Gateway College
2nd Place—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
3rd Place—Pensacola State College
14b. Campaign (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Miami Dade College
2nd Place—Hillsborough Community College
3rd Place—Tallahassee Community College
16. Direct Mail Piece/Campaign
1st Place—Pensacola State College
2nd Place—St. Johns River State College
3rd Place—Pensacola State College
17. Display/Presentation Board
(too few entries to judge)
18. Faculty-Advised Student Publication
1st Place—College of Central Florida
2nd Place—Tallahassee Community College
19. Foundation – Fundraising Piece
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—St. Johns River State College
3rd Place—Santa Fe College
20a. Magazine (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Pasco-Hernando State College
2nd Place—College of Central Florida
3rd Place—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
20b. Magazine (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Daytona State College
2nd Place—Daytona State College
3rd Place—St. Petersburg College
21. Newsletter – Print
1st Place—Eastern Florida State College
2nd Place—Northwest Florida State College
22. Newsletter – Digital
1st Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
2nd Place—Pasco-Hernando State College
23. Best Photography in a Published Piece
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Santa Fe College
3rd Place—Santa Fe College
24a. Poster (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—College of Central Florida
2nd Place—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
3rd Place—Florida Gateway College
24b. Poster (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Santa Fe College
2nd Place—Indian River State College
3rd Place—Santa Fe College
25a. Redesign (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Northwest Florida State College
2nd Place—St. Johns River State College
3rd Place—Pasco-Hernando State College
25b. Redesign (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Indian River State College
2nd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
3rd Place—Eastern Florida State College
26a. Single Sheet Flier (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Pensacola State College
2nd Place (tie)—College of Central Florida
2nd Place (tie)—South Florida State College
3rd Place—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
26b. Single Sheet Flier (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
3rd Place—Florida State College at Jacksonville
27. Social Media – Paid
1st Place—Indian River State College
2nd Place—Seminole State College
3rd Place—North Florida College
28a. Social Media – Unpaid (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—St. Johns River State College
2nd Place (tie)—North Florida College
2nd Place (tie)—Northwest Florida State College
3rd Place—North Florida College
28b. Social Media – Unpaid (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Seminole State College
3rd Place—Seminole State College
29. Specialty Advertising/Promotion Item
1st Place—Miami Dade College
2nd Place—Santa Fe College
3rd Place—St. Johns River State College
30a. Student Handbook/Orientation Guide (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
2nd Place—Polk State College
30b. Student Handbook/Orientation Guide (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Eastern Florida State College
2nd Place—Daytona State College
31. Trendsetter
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Northwest Florida State College
3rd Place—St. Johns River State College
32. Video/Digital Promotion
1st Place (tie)—Gulf Coast State College
1st Place (tie)—Palm Beach State College
2nd Place—Santa Fe College
3rd Place (tie)—College of Central Florida
3rd Place (tie)—Florida State College at Jacksonville
33a. Viewbook/Recruitment Piece (Under 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—St. Johns River State College
2nd Place—Florida Gateway College
3rd Place—College of Central Florida
33b. Viewbook/Recruitment Piece (Over 10,000 FTE)
1st Place—Indian River State College
2nd Place—Florida SouthWestern State College
3rd Place (tie)—Daytona State College
3rd Place (tie)—Tallahassee Community College
34. Website
1st Place—Indian River State College
2nd Place—Hillsborough Community College
3rd Place—Gulf Coast State College
35. Microsite/Landing Page
1st Place—Hillsborough Community College
2nd Place—Tallahassee Community College
3rd Place—St. Petersburg College
Exemplary Practice/Overall Campaign
1st Place—Tallahassee Community College
2nd Place—Miami Dade College
3rd Place—Seminole State College
Best in Show (Under 10,000 FTE)
St. Johns River State College—Redesign
Best in Show (Over 10,000 FTE)
Gulf Coast State College—Video/Digital Promotion
The Florida College System: Chancellor's Best Practices Awards
CLICK HERE FOR THE 2019 WINNERS!
2019 AFC Trustee of the Year
IRSC Board Chair, Jose Conrado, Named AFC Trustee of the Year (Press Release)
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