Rhetoric and Writing Studies Awards

Each year, the rhetoric and writing studies program recognizes the superior work of its students with the following awards.

Bernadine P. Carlson Prize

The prize honors Professor Emerita Dr. Bernadine P. Carlson, who joined 色色啦 Michigan University鈥檚 Department of English in 1953. During her thirty-three-year tenure at 色色啦 Michigan University, Professor Carlson was influential in the development of the professional writing program and she co-authored the textbook Effective Writing. In 2017, four prize categories were established to better recognize the work of rhetoric and writing studies students.

The Bernadine P. Carlson Outstanding Achievement in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Award is the highest recognition conferred on rhetoric and writing studies students by program faculty. The award is presented to rhetoric and studies majors who exhibit consistent excellence in their studies, make positive contributions to the classroom environment, and demonstrate remarkable accomplishment in their writing.

Recent Award Recipients

 

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         Kylie Davis
         2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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         Jillian Brown
         2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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         Jessica Good
         2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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         Hunter Ward
         2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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         Alec DeVries
         2016-17 Recipient
   


 

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         Courtney Dreyer
         2016-17 Recipient
   


 

The Bernadine P. Carlson Professional Writing Award recognizes a rhetoric and writing studies student who crafts an extraordinarily meaningful text that effectively responds to a real-world context. Texts produced as part of service-learning or client-based project are eligible for this award, as are texts produced in conjunction with a credit-bearing writing-intensive internship.

Recent Award Recipients

 

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          Sydney Linders
          2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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          Brandi Wilson
          2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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          Chloe Bender
          2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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          Corey Bickford
          2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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          Hanne Christensen
          2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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       Brandon Dooley
       2016-17 Recipient
   


 

The Bernadine P. Carlson Critical Essay Award recognizes a rhetoric and writing studies student who crafts an exemplary essay that astutely engages rhetorical theory or rhetorical criticism in order to establish a deeper understanding of rhetoric鈥檚 role in the world. Analytical projects produced in English 4080 or English 3060 are appropriate submissions for this award.

Recent Award Recipients

 

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            Anniemarie Scott
            2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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            Olivia Marshall
            2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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            Alex Ross
            2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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            Jillian Brown
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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            Michael Lambrix
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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        Julia Champion
        2016-17 Recipient
   


 

The Bernadine P. Carlson Emerging Professional Writer Award honors the superior work of a rhetoric and writing studies major or minor in 鈥淓nglish 3050: Professional Writing.鈥 Rhetoric and writing studies students who receive this award demonstrate a keen interest in the field of professional writing, hone writing strategies that are effective with readers, and display unmatched promise for future success in the rhetoric and writing studies program.

Recent Award Recipients

 

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            Jenna James
            2020-21 Recipient
   


 

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            Andre Thomas
            2020-21 Recipient
   


 

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            Trevor Wheeler
            2020-21 Recipient
   


 

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            Collin Banner
            2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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            Anniemarie Scott
            2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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            Aleysa Williams
            2019-20 Recipient
   


 

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            Sydney Linders
            2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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            Michael Sekich
            2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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            Allie DeGraff
            2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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            Dana Waddell
            2018-19 Recipient
   


 

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            Andrea Berry
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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            Jillian Brown
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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            Kylie Frizzell
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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            Julia Hicks
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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            Alex Wells
            2017-18 Recipient
   


 

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        Jessica Good
        2016-17 Recipient
   


 

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         Katie Knupp
         2016-17 Recipient
   


 

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         Michael Lambrix
         2016-17 Recipient
   


 

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         Heather Little
         2016-17 Recipient
   


 

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         Stephanie Wixson
         2016-17 Recipient
   


 

From 2010 to 2016, the Bernadine P. Carlson Prize for Professional Writing was awarded to rhetoric and writing studies majors or minors who exhibit professionalism and produce superior written communication.

Prize Recipients

 

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      Hannah Lantzer
      2015-16 Recipient
   


 

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      Kevin Orzechowski
      2015-16 Recipient
   


 

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   Erin Beal
   2014-15 Recipient
   


 

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   Helen Teferi
   2014-15 Recipient
   


 

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   John J. Head
   2013-14 Recipient
   


 

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   Joseph R. Silver
   2013-14 Recipient
   


 

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   Micah Carlson
   2012-13 Recipient
   


 

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   Craig Manning
   2012-13 Recipient
   


 

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   Alexandria Sullivan
   2011-12 Recipient
   


 

 

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  Maria Benson
   2010-11 Recipient
   


 

 

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  Hannah Lucero
   2010-11 Recipient
   


 

 

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   Katie Drenth
    2009-10 Recipient
   


 

Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Award 

From 2010 to 2016, the Excellence in Rhetoric and Writing Studies Award was presented to students in recognition of their exemplary work ethic and outstanding work in rhetoric and writing studies.

Past Award Recipients

 

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      Valerie Horwath
      2015-16 Recipient
   


 

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      Kimberly Smith-Inniger
      2015-16 Recipient
   


 

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   Samantha Sandler
   2014-15 Recipient
   


 

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   Dana B. Goetz
   2013-14 Recipient
   


 

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   John C. Scott
   2013-14 Recipient
   


 

 

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  Ambrosia Neldon
   2012-13 Recipient
   


 

 

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  Lacey Nicole Johnson
   2011-12 Recipient
   


 

 

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   Katherine Peterson
    2010-11 Recipient
   


 

Service-Learning Award 

Rhetoric and writing studies students often work with and write for community organizations as part of their coursework. These writing partnerships are facilitated by 色色啦 Michigan University鈥檚 Office of Service-Learning. The Office of Service-Learning recognizes students who demonstrate exemplary dedication to community partnerships, and rhetoric and writing studies students are among these dedicated individuals. 

Recent Award Recipients

 

 

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   Drew Wolford
    2011-12 Recipient