OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — On May 3, Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) held the annual Student Awards Ceremony, honoring more than 50 students for their outstanding academic achievements, leadership, and community service.
Two students, Ebony Jennings and Carmell Jones, received top honors in the civic category. They were awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for their significant contributions to volunteer work, the Shine Award for completing over 100 hours of community service, and the Civic Excellence Award for their dedication to community initiatives.
Another prestigious recognition at the ceremony was the President’s Award of Excellence, given to outstanding students in each academic division. To qualify, students must complete at least 30 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate excellence beyond the classroom through campus involvement and civic engagement.
The following students received the award:
• Karlee Kilcrease: Arts, English, and Humanities
• Caroline Carpenter: Business and IT
• Jenna Corley and Karli Phipps: Health Professions
• Joseph Whitten: Science, Engineering, and Math
• Dante Specht and Breanna Walls: Social Sciences
Other awards presented during the ceremony included Certificates of Appreciation, Certificates of Achievement, Honors Graduates and Academic Affairs recognitions. See the full list of honorees here.
Learn more about OCCC Student Awards.
