WCC Students and Staff Win National Awards

Wilkes Community College would like to congratulate three of its participants who won national awards in the 48th Annual National Career Development Association’s (NCDA) Poetry and Poster contest. In the Adult Student Hand-Drawn Category, Crystal Loggins of Alleghany Center placed first nationally. In the Adult Student Mixed Media Category, Amanda Huffman of Wilkes Campus placed second nationally. And, in the Open Adult Mixed Media Category, WCC instructor Lisa Arney finished with a second place national award.  Each November, schools and colleges from across the state hold local and district contests to celebrate National Career Development Month. WCC’s career counselor, Mike Roope, stated, “WCC students and instructors have now won four national awards in the past two years. Considering this contest is open to all schools, colleges and universities nationwide, WCC is showcasing some extreme talents in winning these awards.”