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Alumni award winners
Past alumni award recipients
SCAD continues to honor graduates, who demonstrate professional excellence in their fields and use their creative talents to invigorate their communities.
2022
Distinguished Award
Dinesh Dave (B.F.A., graphic design, 2012)
Distinguished Award
Maxim Nasab (M.Arch., 2011)
Outstanding Award
Robert Chad Fetzer (B.F.A., visual effects, 2014)
Emerging Award
Anna Haldewang (B.F.A., industrial design, 2017)
Community Service Award
LaTricia Brown (B.F.A., fashion, 2009)
Ambassador Award
Danielle Chuatico (M.F.A., sequential art, 2020)
2021
Distinguished Award
Jeff White (M.F.A., computer art, 2004)
Community Service Award
Jennifer T. Graham (B.F.A., graphic design, 2007)
Emerging Award
James Carter Jr. (B.F.A., graphic design, 2009)
Ambassador Award
Anthony "Mojo" Reed II (B.F.A., sequential art, 2015)
2019
Distinguished Award
Felicia Bell, Ph.D. (M.A., historic preservation 2002)
Jay Chapman (M.A., furniture design, 2005)
Brandon Sadler (B.F.A., art, 2009)
Emerging Award
Vivien Chen (B.F.A., interior design, 2015)
SCAD40 Prize
Kayli Carter (B.F.A., performing arts, 2015)
Mir Zafar Ali (B.F.A., visual effects, 2015)
Le'Andra LeSeur (B.F.A., photography, 2014)
Harrison Pink (B.F.A., interactive design and game development, 2008)
Erik Dunshee (B.F.A., product design, 2001)
Jonathan Lee (B.F.A., advertising, 2015)
Anastasia Simone (B.F.A., advertising, 2015)
Michael Goesele (B.F.A., photography; B.F.A., graphic design, 2002)
2018
Distinguished Award
Britt Spencer (B.F.A., illustration, 2005; M.F.A., painting, 2011)
Cameron Cruse (B.F.A., architecture, 2010; M.Arch., 2011)
Ryan Gillis (B.F.A., computer art, 2004)
Emerging Award
Julia Yellow (B.F.A., illustration, 2012)
Octavia Gilmore (B.F.A., graphic design, 2011)
2017
Distinguished Award
Greg Jacobs (B.F.A., historic preservation, 1997)
Jesse Hildreth (B.F.A., visual effects, 2008)
Emerging Award
Osayi Endolyn (M.F.A., writing, 2014)
2016
Distinguished Award
Becki Tower (B.F.A., computer art, 2004; M.F.A., animation, 2009)
Dana (Kasse) Donofree (B.F.A., fashion, 2003)
John Doublestein (M.F.A., animation, 2007)
Todd Heiser (B.Arch., M.Arch., 1994)
Emerging Award
Colin Levy (B.F.A., film and television, 2011)
2015
Distinguished Award
Cassandra Smolcic (M.F.A., graphic design, 2009)
Emerging Award
Emily Myers (B.F.A., animation, 2007)
Adam Lawthers (B.F.A., computer art, 2005)
Dan MacKenzie (B.F.A., animation, 2011)
2014
Distinguished Award
Benjamin Fay (M.F.A., interior design, 2000)
Emerging Award
Jason Hackenwerth (M.F.A., painting, 2011)
2013
Distinguished Award
Matthew Ward (B.F.A., computer art, 1999)
Emerging Award
Maura Ambrose (B.F.A., fibers, 2006)
Service Award
Melissa Rhyner (B.F.A., graphic design, 2010)
2012
Distinguished Award
Ingrid Vanderveldt (M. Arch., 1993)
Liaung-Chung Yen (M.F.A., metals and jewelry, 2001)
Service Award
Emma Galler (B.F.A., art history, 2009)
2011
Distinguished Award
Beth Johnson (B.F.A., product design, 2004)
Steven Tabbutt (B.F.A., illustration, 2002)
Emerging Award
Gyun Hur (M.F.A., sculpture, 2009)
Charles Clary (M.F.A., painting, 2009)
Service Award
Michelle Citrin (B.F.A., photography, 2009)
2010
Distinguished Award
Annette Gallo Gangemi (B.F.A., photography, 1999)
Edwardo Mendez (M.F.A., computer art, 2005)
Emerging Award
Lauren Clay (B.F.A., painting, 2004)
Douglas E. Reker (B.F.A., fashion, 2001)
Service Awards
Nikole Nelson (B.F.A., interior design, 2007)
Clint Withers (B.F.A., graphic design, 2003)
2009
Distinguished Award
Maria Alexandra Garcia (B.F.A., fashion, 1997)
Timothy Hancock (B.F.A., advertising, 2006)
Emerging Award
Eleanor Davis (B.F.A., sequential art, 2006)
Service Award
Liz Demos (B.F.A., art history, 1998)
William Brinson (B.F.A., photography, 2000)
Susan Brinson (B.F.A., graphic design, 2000)
2008
Outstanding Award
Brenda Funk-Danielson (M.F.A., fashion, 2001)
Entrepreneur Award
Chuck Chewning (B.F.A., historic preservation, interior design, 1986)
Most Promising Awards
Felicia Bell (M.A., historic preservation, 2002)
Diane Galt (B.F.A., historic preservation, 1997; M.A., architectural history, 2004)
Justin Gunther (M.F.A., historic preservation, 2005)
Tingbin Tang (M.F.A., product design, 2003)
Excellence in Service Awards
Sim Harvey (B.F.A., interior design, 1997)
Scot Hinson (B.F.A., painting, 1991)
Laura Donnes (B.F.A., graphic design, 2002)
Amy Cheslin-Turner (B.F.A., painting, 1991)
2006
Outstanding Award
Lisa M. Robinson (M.F.A., photography, 1999)
Jahil Nelson (B.F.A., video/film, 1998)
2005
Outstanding Award
Layne Brightwell (B.F.A., illustration, 1985)
Geoffrey S. Taylor (M.Arch., architecture, 1993)
2004
Outstanding Award
Sumiyo Toribe (M.F.A., painting, 2000)
Dimitri Parein (M.Arch., architecture, 1995)
2003
Outstanding Award
Paula O’Callaghan (M.F.A., interior design, 1997)
Nickson Fong (M.F.A., computer art, 2002)
2002
Outstanding Award
Andreina Sosa (M.A., graphic design, 1997)
Michael K. Day (B.F.A., historic preservation, 1984)
2001
Outstanding Award
Lidija Jugo (B.F.A., interior design, 1996)
Steve Lavietes (B.F.A., computer art, 1996)
2000
Outstanding Award
Elizabeth S. Moore (B.F.A., computer art, 1994)
Rama Wong (B.F.A., graphic design, 1994)
1999
Outstanding Award
Natalia Saenko (B.F.A., computer art, 1996)
Arman Matin (B.F.A., computer art, 1996)
1998
Outstanding Award
Martha Enzmann (M.F.A., painting, 1988)
Ferré Dollar (B.F.A., video/film, 1986)
1997
Outstanding Award
Michael Myers (B.F.A., photography, 1986)
1996
Outstanding Award
Hau X. Mai (B.F.A., graphic design, 1987)
1995
Outstanding Award
Katherine He (M.F.A., video/film, 1992)
1994
Outstanding Award
Sue Ellen Clinard (B.F.A., historic preservation, 1984)
1993
Outstanding Award
Brian Sweny (M.Arch., architecture, 1990; B.F.A., historic preservation, 1986)
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"It is so important for an artist to have a creative space, and SCAD fosters the perfect environment to be inspired and motivated. My time as a SCAD Alumni Atelier associate has been an incredibly valuable experience and has been instrumental in preparing my exhibition, 'ReJeweled,' at the SCAD Museum of Art."
Monica Cioppettini (B.F.A., painting, 2020)
SCADpro Fund
SCADpro Fund invests in new ventures by SCAD alumni, helping them grow quickly and overcome business challenges through mentoring and innovation. Supported by the resources of SCADpro Fund, alumni entrepreneurs develop valuable companies that compete internationally while strengthening their local communities, creating new internship and job opportunities for SCAD students.
I started at SCAD by standing at a farmers' market with a sandwich-board sign that said, "Do You Compost?" asking people if they composted and if they would be interested in having someone do it for them. As I got further into it, I realized there was a real need in the community and in the world for it.
David Paull | (B.F.A., interior design, 2013), co-founder and chief innovation officer, CompostNow Inc.
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