Awards

SEJC On-site News Writing Competition - Third Place

 Awarded Febraury 2024

At the Southeastern Journalism Conference, I won third place in the on-site news writing competition. We had 2.5 hours to attend a press conference with Troy University's police chief, track down live sources and write a 500-600 word article. 

Dean's List

Each semester since Fall 2022, I have been on the Dean's List for my grades. 

Douglas E. Stults Memorial Scholarship

 Awarded April 2022

I recieved this scholarship because of my GPA and writing samples from MTSU Sidelines. 

Jim Ridley Memorial Scholarship

Awarded April 2023

The late Nashville Scene editor's wife chose me to recieve the Jim Ridley Memorial Scholarship because of my GPA, involvement with the School of Journalism and Strategic Media, and my essay about my passion for freedom of the press.