The Department of Communication Studies 2006 Annual Banquet was held the evening of April 20 in Wagoner Hall's Madeline Suite.  Those in attendance included students, alumni, faculty, staff, and other friends of the department.  The festivities included a delectable meal, engaging conversation, and the presentation of the following awards:  

    Academic Achievement Award: Heart Song Fowler Foxworth

    Outstanding Alumnus: Shane Fernando

    Outstanding Internship Supervisor: Mimi Cunningham  (UNCW University Relations)

    Outstanding Leadership Award: Aaron Whitesell 

    Outstanding Professional Service: Dr. Randy Bobbitt, Faculty Advisor
                                                      Public Relations Student Network (PRSN)

    Outstanding Professional Service: David Bollinger, Faculty Advisor
                                                      Lambda Pi Eta Honor Society

    Outstanding Professional Service: Jennifer Chin, Faculty Advisor
                                                      Communication Studies Society (CSS)

    Outstanding Professional Service: Dr. Hana Noor Al-Deen, Faculty Advisor
                                                      UNCW Advertising Chapter (UAC)

    Outstanding Professional Service: Richard Pezzuolo, Faculty Advisor
                                                      Student Body Television (SBTV)

    Outstanding Professional Service: Dr. Carole Tallant, Director
                                                      Storytelling in the Community

    CSS Achievement Award:             Lindsay Goldsworthy