The 2017 annual Awards and Recognition Banquet for the Mississippi State University Building Construction Science Program was held on May 5 at the Mill Conference Center in Starkville.
A special thanks to all the alumni who attended the event as well as our Advisory Board members, Tony Carroll and Mike Upchurch.
Barry Lipsky, current chair of the BCS Advisory Board, opened the night with a congratulations to the Class of 2017 via video from New York.
The following students were recognized at the event:
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region II Student Competition
Two MSU teams participated in the annual student competition this year in Peachtree City, Ga.
The Heavy Civil Team, which included BCS students Carver Camp, William Daniels and Owen McVitty, won the Best Presentation Award.
The following students were also recognized for their participation:
- Sam Akers
- Jackson Bates
- Jonas Brooking
- Hunter Bullock
- Jonathan Burton
- Davis Byrd
- Clayton Crossman
- Gregory Goza
- Willie Hopkins
- Regan Horn
- Kacie Lynn James
- Robert Montoux
- Daniel Pacheco
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Student Researcher Award
At the encouragement and funding of Visiting Assistant Professor Mohammed Mawlana, the ABC Student Chapter presented the first annual Student Researcher Award in recognition for demonstrated professionalism as well as excitement, energy and drive that is crucial for successful research.
Recipient: Regan Horn
Award of Appreciation
In recognition for service as the ABC Student Chapter President.
Recipient: Regan Horn
2016-2017 Scholarship Recipients
Brasfield & Gorrie Building Construction Science Scholarship
- Owen McVitty
Kline Mechanical Systems Annual Scholarship
- Hunter Bullock
MS Associated Builders & Contractors Scholarship
- Samuel Akers
- Victoria Thompson
Brislin Inc. Annual Scholarship
- Benjamin Chubb
- Cora Howell
- Jon Luke Cave
Chip & Jennifer Crane Endowed Scholarship
- Jeffrey Hubler
Abbey Burnett Bridges Endowed Scholarship
- Regan Horn
MS Contractors Endowed Scholarship
- Jalyn Wallin
- William Brooks
- Christopher Sharp
Yates Construction Co. Annual Scholarship
- Derricka Grayer
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Students of the Year:
One student from each studio level is selected as the Student of the Year based on academic performance. The student/s with the highest Grade Point Average at the conclusion of the fall semester receives this award.
First-Year: Chris Sharp (not pictured), Jackson Bates (left) and Jalyn Wallin
Second-Year: Evan Hodges
Third-Year: Jon Luke Cave (third-time recipient)
Fourth-Year: Tanner Wallace (third-time recipient)
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Director’s Medallion
Selection criteria include academic effort, participation, leadership abilities, strong moral character and a concern with the sustainability of the program. The recipient must work diligently in the classroom, participate in BCS extracurricular activities and be a role model to students.
2017 Recipient: Tanner Wallace
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Thanks to Beverly Burton and Charles Beckham for their work for this special event.