CCIM Awards

CCIM EMPOWERMENT AWARD

New this year, this award was created to recognize individuals who not only assist in college efforts, but go above and beyond to help us soar. 

Jerry Pierce, Unified Technology Support 

Arlene Shirk, School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Abby Erpelding, Communication Studies

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology. 

Dr. Rob Brookey, Department of Media 

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins, Department of Media

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Dr. Josh Fisher, School of Journalism and Strategic Communication 

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Paige Waters, Department of Media

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Dr. Gabriel Tait,School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

           Brian Hayes, CCIM Dean's Office

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Dr. Katherine Denker, Communication Studies

OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Chris Flook, Department of Media

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology. 

Dr. Gabriel Tait, School of Journalism and Strategic Communications

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Dr. Ed Lazaros, Career and Technical Education

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Dr. Michael Lee, Department of Media

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Ashley Coker, Communication Studies

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Dr. James Rediger, Communication Studies

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

Ben Strack, Department of Media

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Dan Waechter, School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARD

Dr. Paaige Turner, Dean of College of Communication, Information, and Media

UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING FACULTY SERVICE AWARD

Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins, Department of Media

OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Dr. Kevin Moloney, Emerging Media Design and Development

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology. 

Dr. Chris Davison, Computer Information Technology

Dr. Katherine Denker, Communication Studies

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Terry Heifetz, Media

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Tim Underhill, Media

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Ben Strack, Media

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Dr. Maria Williams-Hawkins, Media

Dr. Beth Messner, Communication Studies

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

           Mary Spillman, School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Dr. Domenic Caristi, Media

UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD

The Outstanding Teaching Award is given in recognition of excellence in teaching inclusive of the highest standards of pedagogy, creativity, or innovation in the classroom and curricula.

Dr. Adam Kuban, School of Journalism and Strategic Communication

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Kyle Huett, Communication Studies

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology.

Natalee Seely, Journalism

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Becky McDonald, Journalism

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Alex Kartman, Telecommunications

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Brian Hayes, Journalism

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Michael Gerhard, Telecommunications

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

Steve Jones, CICS

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Mary Moore, Communication Studies

UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING FACULTY AWARD

The Outstanding Faculty Award is given in recognition of demonstrated composite excellence in teaching, scholarly or creative productivity, and service by a faculty member who has an academic record at Ball State University of more than five years.

Dr. Carolyn Shue, Communication Studies

UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING TEACHING AWARD

The Outstanding Teaching Award is given in recognition of excellence in teaching inclusive of the highest standards of pedagogy, creativity, or innovation in the classroom and curricula.

Dr. Peggy Fisher, Communication Studies

UNIVERSITY FACULTY SERVICE AWARD

The Outstanding Faculty Service Award is given in recognition of exceptional professional service, excluding administrative service.

Dr. Domenic Caristi, Telecommunications

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Rebecca Hammon, CICS

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology.

Robin Blom, Journalism

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Martin Smith-Rodden, Journalism

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Ashley Coker, Communication Studies

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Kendra Mann, Communication Studies

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Juli Metzger, Journalism

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

Lori Byers, CCIM

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Chris Taylor, Telecommunications

UNIVERSITY RAWLINGS AWARD

This award honors a full-time faculty member who has proven to be the most dedicated to teaching extended education courses at off-campus distance education sites.

Dr. Jennifer Palilonis, Journalism

UNIVERSITY OUTSTANDING ADVISOR AWARD

The Outstanding Advisor Award is given to a faculty advisor who enhances student experiences through innovative activities outside of the classroom

Dr. Barry Umansky, Telecommunications

OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Michael Storr, Communication Studies

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology.

Rebecca Hammons, CICS

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Peggy Fisher, Communication Studies

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Abby Erpelding, Communication Studies

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Dan Waechter, Journalism

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Kirsten Smith, CICS

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Chris Flook, Telecommunications

OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Jennifer Palilonis, Journalism

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology.

Hyuksoo Kim, Journalism

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Chris Taylor, Telecommunications

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

Terry Heifetz, Telecommunications

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Phil Bremen, Telecommunications

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Kristen McCauliff, Communication Studies

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

Tim Pollard, Telecommunications

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Paige Waters, Telecommunications

OUTSTANDING TEACHER AWARD

Presented each year to a faculty member who embodies excellence in teaching, maintains the highest standards of academic integrity, and elevates the college as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and discovery.

Dom Caristi, Telecommunications

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

The distinguished researcher award recognizes the efforts of faculty who are demonstrating exceptional progress advancing academic knowledge in the area of communication, information or technology.

Miao Guo, Telecommunications & Kyle Heuett, Communication Studies

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS AWARD

CCIM is committed to working in partnership and to the benefit of our community and that takes time, effort and intention. 

Adam Kuban, Journalism

HIGH TECHNOLOGY AWARD

This award recognizes Innovative use of technology in course and curriculum design that has a significant impact on teaching effectiveness, student learning and retention.

YoungAh Lee & Robin Blom, Journalism

PROFESSIONALISM AWARD

The CCIM Professionalism Award recognizes leadership in service to the department, college and/or university, or in service to external partners, societies and/or organizations. These individuals display the CCIM values which emphasize ethical and professional behavior, innovation, entrepreneurship, discovery, collaboration and, empowerment.

Debbie Davis, Journalism

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

CCIM is committed to creating an Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

Beth Messner, Communication Studies

EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE AWARD

These recipients contribute to the improvement of Ball State and communities through effective, efficient, and dedicated service.

Dan Waechter, Journalism

DEAN'S FACULTY AWARD

The CCIM Dean’s Faculty award honors excellence in teaching; distinction in campus service; dedicated community service; and a significant track record of emphasizing and placing into practicing the college’s mission and values and the university’s Beneficence Pledge.

Mike Spillman, Telecommunications

STEWARD AWARD

Individuals or organizations whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to creating challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Hirons Advertising Agency

Betsy Mills, B.A. Women's Studies, 2008 & M.A., Communications Studies, 2010

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Individuals who graduated from units associated with CCIM at least 5 years prior and have used their education to advance their area of professional or creative endeavor.

Shanetta Pendleton, M.A., Public Relations, 2016

Brandon Pope, B.A., Telecommunications, 2014

Samuel Sirmons, B.A., Telecommunications, 2012

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Individuals who graduated from units associated with CCIM at least 15 years prior, have distinguished themselves and demonstrated outstanding success in their professional or creative endeavors. These are individuals who have defined the future of the field of communication, media, or information.

Michael Adamson, B.F.A., Journalism and Advertising, 1986

Michael P. Smith, B.S., Journalism, 1973

Juli Metzger, SJSC Associate Lecturer Honorata, B.S., Journalism, 1984 & M.S., Information and Communication Sciences, 1989

Gene Policinski, B.S., Journalism, 1972

Don Yaeger, B.S., Journalism and History, 1984

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Individual or organization in the field of communication, media, or information who has distinguished themselves in advancing inclusive excellence.

Paul Porter, B.S., Communication, 2001

Irving Washington, B.S., Journalism, 2003

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AND COURAGE AWARD

Individuals or organizations in the field of communication, media, or information who demonstrated courageous innovation.

Adam Unger, B.A., Telecommunications, 2002

STEWARD AWARD

Individuals or organizations whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to creating challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Michael P. Smith, B.S., Journalism,1973

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Individuals who graduated from units associated with CCIM at least 5 years prior and have used their education to advance their area of professional or creative endeavor.

Jerry Walker, B.S., Telecommunications, 1998 & M.S., Information and Communication Sciences, 1999

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Individuals who graduated from units associated with CCIM at least 15 years prior, have distinguished themselves and demonstrated outstanding success in their professional or creative endeavors. These are individuals who have defined the future of the field of communication, media, or information.

Dr. Marilyn Weaver, SJSC Chairperson Emerita, B.A., English, 1965, B.A., Journalism, 1970 & Ed.S., Educational Administration and Supervision, 1981

INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE AWARD

Individual or organization in the field of communication, media, or information who has distinguished themselves in advancing inclusive excellence.

Gene Policinski, B.S., Journalism, 1972

EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATION AND COURAGE AWARD

Individuals or organizations in the field of communication, media, or information who demonstrated courageous innovation.

Sara Hauck, B.A., Organizational Communication

STEWARD AWARD

Individual or organization whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to create challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Steve Bullington, B.S., Telecommunications and Marketing, 1985 and M.S., Communication and Information Sciences, 1999

STEWARD AWARD

Individual or organization whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to create challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Gary Graham, B.A., Telecommunications, 1999

STEWARD AWARD

Individual or organization whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to create challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Wilbur R. Davis, B.S., Business Administration and Psychology, 1975 and Master of Business Administration, 2009

STEWARD AWARD

Individual or organization whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to create challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Jacquelyn Buckrop, B.S., Speech Communication and Theatre, 1985

STEWARD AWARD

Individual or organization whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to create challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Carma Shawger, B.S., Speech Communication, 1979

STEWARD AWARD

Individual or organization whose meaningful partnership has made a significant impact on the College of Communication, Information and Media’s commitment to create challenging experiences that prepare students for careers as ethical practitioners and scholars.

Gene Policinski, B.S., Journalism, 1972