Outstanding Student Awards
Each year the Department of Communication Studies honors the top students in each degree concentration, as well as select areas of responsibility. Each Outstanding student receives a professional gift and certificate at a reception with his or her mentor faculty, family, and friends.
Outstanding Student Awards
Outstanding Graduate Student
"Our outstanding graduate student is Logan Allen. Logan excelled in all his classes, doing work that went above and beyond what was expected. He was an outstanding researcher, even presenting his research on gender differences in comments on RateMyProfessor."
Dr. Christopher Gearhart
Outstanding TNS Staffer Quanecia Fraiser
"Quanecia Fraser is an exceptionally talented young broadcast journalist. One day you'll flip on the news, and she'll be on your TV."
Dan Malone
Outstanding PARC Student
Dr. Cristi Horton accepted the award for Outstanding PARC Student for winner Gaylon Moore.
Tarleton Radio Employee of the Year
Mr. Lance McFarlin presents the award for Tarleton Radio Employee of the Year to Austin "AJ" Haayer.
Outstanding Legendary Leader
This year's Legendary Leader, Rhiannon McLain, is an Event Management student who is driven and focused on bringing grandiose ideas into fruition. She executed multiple events this semester on campus and within the Cross Timbers Region, all while raising two small sons and owning her own business.
Dr. Karley Goen
Outstanding PREM Student Bailey Poer
"Bailey Poer is one of the strongest writers that our PREM program has ever seen. She discovered her love for writing during her News Gathering and Writing class, after which she went on to write for the JTAC, a rodeo association, a magazine, and the Texan News. Her communication skills are versatile and impressive. She has a bright future ahead of her!"
Dr. Liza Benedict
Cross Timbers Award
Ms. Kathryn Jones-Malone presents the Cross Timbers award to Arynn Tomson.
Outstanding Texan TV Broadcaster
Mr. Dan Malone presents the award for Outstanding Texan TV Broadcaster to Katelyn Rivera.
Outstanding Filmmaker
Dr. Chris Gearhart presents the award for Outstanding Filmmaker to Abigail Levine for her film "My Brother Is A Vampire."
Outstanding Future Teacher
Dr. Holley accepts the award for Outstanding Future Teacher for Rebecca Kalinec.
Rebecca is a dedicated student and will be an exemplary teacher. Rebecca has dedicated countless hours to her quest for certification while maintaining an excellent GPA, participating in Renaissance Scholars, and a variety of other activities. It has been a privilege to both teach and guide this young woman.
Dr. Tracey Holley
Outstanding TSMRI Intern
Dr. Jennifer Edwards accepts the Outstanding TSMRI Intern award for Toyosi Olola.