Spartanburg Methodist College

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best short non-fiction for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor selects a small committee of faculty members to rate the pieces that are selected for inclusion in the Blue Granite Review literary magazine.

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best art work or photography for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor asks an independent juror to rate the work that is to be published in the magazine.

This award is given annually for academic achievement in biology courses at SMC. Winners must have completed at least two semesters of biology classes or be currently enrolled in their second biology course. Winners are chosen from those with the highest grades in their biology coursework. Consideration is given to the following additional information: taking biology courses from more than one biology professor, acting as a tutor for the biology courses, taking the Zoology or Botany course and providing in-class leadership.

The A.J.R. Helmus Poetry Awards are given annually to students who produce the best poetry during the year. Award winners are selected by a small committee of faculty members who rate the pieces selected for inclusion in the magazine. Winners receive a cash prize.

The A.G. Carter Literary Award is given annually in memory of the late Dean A.G. Carter, Professor of English Literature, and is presented to the student who displays qualities of excellence in composition and literature. Winners are chosen by English Division faculty and receive a framed certificate and cash prize.

Kris Neely, Interim Provost, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the spring 2022 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Kris Neely, Interim Provost, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the spring 2022 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

On May 7, 2022, Spartanburg Methodist College (SMC) celebrated the graduation of the 2022 class. The ceremony was held at Spartanburg High School.

Kris Neely, Interim Provost, is pleased to announce the students included on the President's List for grades earned during the fall 2021 academic semester. President's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or higher.

Kris Neely, Interim Provost, is pleased to announce the students included on the Dean's List for grades earned during the fall 2021 academic semester. Dean's List students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

2,121 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester. Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average between 3.5-3.99 for the spring semester. An additional 898 students were named to the President's List for achieving a 4.0 GPA during the spring semester.

The College of Charleston recently awarded undergraduate and graduate degrees during Spring 2021 Commencement ceremonies.

This award is given annually to a student enrolled in the BA program who displays excellence in upper-level English courses. The recipient is determined by the English faculty. The award consists of a framed certificate and a cash prize.

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.

This award is given to an upper campus and lower campus resident assistant who, through their leadership position, supported the mission of Residence Life by promoting educational communities and engaging a diverse student body in learning, leadership and personal development by providing a comfortable and safe living environment that is conducive to academic success. The criteria by which the recipient is chosen include: Outstanding service to Residence Life and to SMC through programming efforts, work ethic and campus visibility. Recipients must display dependability, compassion and dedication to the SMC community.

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 award was established in 2018 in honor of Dr. Katherine D. Cann, a retired history professor at SMC. The award is given to the student who completed the most number of social science courses with the highest GPA and possesses personal integrity and academic discipline.

Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Yandle have been committed supporters of Spartanburg Methodist College and its students for many years. In 2013, the Yandles were so moved by the story of our student speaker that they established and endowed a new award, the Yandle Class Leader Award to honor future student speakers. This award is to be given to the individual who is selected as the Student Speaker at commencement and carries a $1,000 scholarship.

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best art work or photography for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor asks an independent juror to rate the work that is to be published in the magazine.

These awards are given to the student(s) who produce the best short fiction (or creative non-fiction) for the literary magazine each year. The literary magazine advisor selects a small committee of faculty members to rate the pieces that are selected for inclusion in the Blue Granite Review literary magazine.

The A.J.R. Helmus Poetry Awards are given annually to students who produce the best poetry during the year. Award winners are selected by a small committee of faculty members who rate the pieces selected for inclusion in the magazine. Winners receive a cash prize.

The American Legion Award is given annually to graduating students (one male and one female) who display qualities of honor, courage, scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Given in memory of the late Senator Olin D. Johnston to the student regarded as having rendered the greatest contribution to SMC.

The Travis Eiler General Excellence Award is given to a graduating student on the basis of citizenship, character, scholarship, and athletic ability.

The Outstanding Freshman Award is presented to a Freshman student or students with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher who holds a positive image among other students, faculty, and staff. He or she must have participated in the extracurricular life of the College in a manner that reflects leadership potential. Additional consideration for the award will be given to students who participate in community service at a level beyond expectations, serve as a role model for other students, and represent the College in a positive light.

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

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.

The Achievement Award in Academics is given annually to graduating sophomores who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of academics.

The Achievement Award in Service is given annually to graduating sophomores who have made significant contributions to the SMC community in the area of service.