Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and the Student Government Association, the Annual Bluefield State Awards Banquet recognizes current students, staff members and recognized student organizations for academic excellence, leadership, service, and overall achievement during the academic year.
Honorees will receive recognition through the Annual Banquet on Thursday, April 18, 2024.
Descriptions for the following awards and applications are listed below.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Clover Club, Bluefield WV
6:00 p.m.
The Annual Awards Banquet is a very special evening for the Big Blue Nation because we celebrate the many outstanding students, organizations and employees that have helped make the 2023-2024 academic year such a great success.
Many student, organization, faculty, staff, and School awards are given at the Banquet. Some of the highlighted awards include the Recognized Student Organization of the Year Award, the Student Leader of the Year Award, the SGA Blue Flame Award, Faculty of the Year Award, and the Nathan Cook Brackett Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award.
For many decades the BSU Awards Banquet has been a distinguished part of the university’s rich tradition. This year’s event will be in person for the community on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Emily Shupe – SGA Senator of the Year
Nathan Taylor (Visiting Instructor for Accp.) – W. Paul Cole, Jr. School of Business Faculty Member of the Year
Dr. Bonnie Reese (Assoc. Prof.) – School of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences Faculty Member of the Year
Vincent Mateescu (Asst. Prof. of Mathematics) – School of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics Faculty Member of the Year
Sally Sale (Asst. Prof. of Nursing) – School of Nursing & Allied Health Faculty Member of the Year
Susan Shrader (Program Assistant) – SGA Blue Star Staff Member of the Year
Ron Shidemantle (Dean of Students) – Outstanding Administrator of the Year
Shane Reviello – John Cardwell Distinguished Service Award
Jacob Clarkson (Robotics Team – Executive Officer of the Year Award
Dr. William Bennett (Computer Society) – Campus Advisor of the Year
“We Stand On Their Sholders” (Dr. Sean Connolly) – Campus Program of the Year Award
Gamma Beta Phi (National Collegiate Honor Society) – Recognized Student Organization of the Year
Shane Reviello – Nathan Cook Brackett Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award
Desmond Freeman – William H. Ross Outstanding Student Leader
Shane Timmons – SGA Senator of the Year Award
James Quesenberry – SGA Faculty Member of the Year Award
Christina Nunley (Office of Admissions) – SGA Blue Star Staff Member of the Year Award
Jane Charnock (Title IX Coordinator) – Outstanding Administrator of the Year Award
Ethan Hill (Student Association of Radiographers) – RSO Executive Officer of the Year Award
Vanessa Godfrey (Student Association of Radiographers) – Campus Advisor of the Year Award
B-State Bound (New Student Orientation Program) – Campus Program of the Year Award
Robotics Club – Recognized Student Organization (RSO) of the Year Award
Gabe Nesmith – Nathan Cook Brackett Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award
Michelle Lawson – William H. Ross Outstanding Student Leader of the Year Award
ALL NOMINATIONS FOR THESE COLLEGE AWARDS SHOULD BE SUMITTED TO THE ACADEMIC DEANS’ OFFICE AND NOT SUBMITTED ON THIS WEBPAGE.
ALL NOMINATIONS FOR THESE COLLEGE AWARDS SHOULD BE SUMITTED TO THE ACADEMIC DEANS’ OFFICE AND NOT SUBMITTED ON THIS WEBPAGE.
ALL NOMINATIONS FOR THESE COLLEGE AWARDS SHOULD BE SUMITTED TO THE ACADEMIC DEANS’ OFFICE AND NOT SUBMITTED ON THIS WEBPAGE.
ALL NOMINATIONS FOR THESE COLLEGE AWARDS SHOULD BE SUMITTED TO THE ACADEMIC DEANS’ OFFICE AND NOT SUBMITTED ON THIS WEBPAGE.