Tanner Watson of Chickamauga was among the recipients of Sessions College's tenth annual Sessions College Outstanding Graduate Awards. The awards recognize online student achievement and this year’s recipients represent a wide range of disciplines including graphic design, web design, illustration, ad design and digital photography.
Sessions College started its Outstanding Graduate Awards program in 2010 to celebrate the accomplishments of its students. Award winners are selected by the school’s online faculty and staff based on academic performance, quality of work and overall contribution to the school.
This year’s winners are:
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Katherine Butts, Boardman, Oh., Illustration
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Rachel Herring, Nampa, Id., Graphic Design
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Kristy Nilsson, Thumby, Germany, Advertising Design
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Ted Wales, North Cheste, Va., Web Design
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Robin Imse, Mustang, Ok., Illustration
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Tanner Watson, Chickamauga, Digital Photography
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Erin Buonocore, New York, NY, Graphic Design
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Hannah Wessel, Phoenix, Az., Graphic Design
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Benjamin Glinsky, Pflugerville, Tx., Web Design
“We’re tremendously proud of our graduates,” said Sessions College President Gordon Drummond. “These are students who are building real skills to launch their creative careers while juggling many other commitments. For example, one of our outstanding graduates, Rachel Herring, co-founded her own digital marketing company while she was completing her degree program, all while fulfilling the duties of a busy mom of three children.”
"Once considered a subordinate route, online education is now recognized as a necessary and effective way of delivering a quality education,” said Sessions College Head of Graphic Design Andrew Shalat. “Sessions is a place where students can find dedicated instructors who are experts not just in their own field but in the nuances of online education – all to help our students reach their full potential.”