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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