Spartanburg Methodist College

Spartanburg Methodist College is pleased to recognize the 2024 winners for the Viva Academia poster presentations. Students presented research projects they've been working on throughout the year. There was a wide range of topics covered.

The Achievement Award in Leadership is given annually to graduating student or students who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.

Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former chair and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others and service to the community.

This award is given to a first-year Presidential Ambassador who has made great contributions to the organization. This ambassador has adapted quickly to the responsibilities of the role, displays a commitment to the organization, and goes above and beyond the call of duty. They work well with others, are friendly and welcoming to perspective students and families, and radiate a passion for SMC and for their role as an ambassador.

The Most Consistent Player award will be given to a Presidential Ambassador who consistently goes above and beyond within their role. They are receiving this award because they are always willing and ready to perform, whether it be with an additional tour, a group tour, or a task in the admissions office that is an additional responsibility. They often accept tasks that are outside of their traditional expectations and are someone the Enrollment staff can consistently rely on. This person arrives on time, prepared, and with a smile on their face to perform, and consistently offers their services in addition to their required responsibilities.

This award is given to one or more Presidential Ambassadors who has gone above and beyond their job description and expectations. They receive the award because they have welcomed and encouraged every student and family that they have come in contact with. Their passion for SMC radiates in everything they do, and they have made an impact on the recruitment process and the Presidential Ambassador Program.

This award is given annually to an outstanding student who has completed at least two religion courses with superior grades. The recipient is determined by the faculty who teach religious courses.

The Mr./Ms. Consistent award will be given to a Presidential Ambassador who consistently goes above and beyond within their role. They are receiving this award because they are always willing and ready to perform, whether it be with an additional tour, a group tour, or a task in the admissions office that is an additional responsibility. They often accept tasks that are outside of their traditional expectations and are someone the Enrollment staff can consistently rely on. This person arrives on time, prepared, and with a smile on their face to perform, and consistently offers their services in addition to their required responsibilities.

This award is given to a first-year Presidential Ambassador who has made great contributions to the organization. This ambassador has adapted quickly to the responsibilities of the role, displays a commitment to the organization, and goes above and beyond the call of duty. They work well with others, are friendly and welcoming to perspective students and families, and radiate a passion for SMC and for their role as an ambassador.

The SGA Leadership Award is given to the SGA member or officer that showed the greatest commitment to SGA and great abilities of leadership and service to the student body throughout the academic year. The recipient is chosen by the SGA advisor.

The Achievement Award in Leadership is given annually to graduating student or students who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership.

Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former chair and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others and service to the community.

This award is given to one or more Presidential Ambassadors who has gone above and beyond their job description and expectations. They receive the award because they have welcomed and encouraged every student and family that they have come in contact with. Their passion for SMC radiates in everything they do, and they have made an impact on the recruitment process and the Presidential Ambassador Program.

This award is given annually to an outstanding student who has completed at least two religion courses with superior grades. The recipient is determined by the faculty who teach religious courses.

Spartanburg Methodist Colleges acknowledges students for their participation in Outdoor Adventure Club during the fall 2019 academic semester.

Spartanburg Methodist Colleges acknowledges students for their participation in Art Club during the 2019-2020 academic year.

This award goes to an SMC student with outstanding musical talents.

The Who's Who Among Students Award at Spartanburg Methodist College is an honor that goes to a few select students who have earned at least 24 credit hours, have a GPA of 3.5 or above, and have shown continued involvement and commitment to Spartanburg Methodist College.

This award is given annually to an outstanding student who has completed at least two religion courses with superior grades. The recipient is determined by the faculty who teach religious courses.

Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former chair and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others and service to the community.

Dr. Mary Jane Farmer, professor of psychology, is pleased to acknowledge the 2019 participants in Viva Academia. Students presented research projects they've been working on throughout the year. There was a wide range of topics covered from probability theory to art therapy.

The Achievement Award in Leadership is given annually to graduating sophomores who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of leadership. The recipients are given the award at the Awards Ceremony, which was held April 19 at Gibbs Auditorium.

This award is given to one or more Presidential Ambassadors who has gone above and beyond their job description and expectations. They receive the award because they have welcomed and encouraged every student and family that they have come in contact with. Their passion for SMC radiates in everything they do, and they have made an impact on the recruitment process and the Presidential Ambassador Program.

Given in memory of Samuel Haywood Poston of Spartanburg, SC, a 1951 graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, former chair and faithful member of the Alumni Council, this award is presented annually to a male student judged to be representative of the Christian qualities of compassion, forgiveness, justice, loving care of others and service to the community.