2022-23 Outstanding Graduate Awards
Fall is an exciting time for Sessions College – we welcome new students, inspire current students, and celebrate recent graduates. During the Fall semester, we present theOutstanding Graduate Awards认识到毕业生超过预期onsistently improving their work, accepting feedback, and leading by example for their peers. We wish the awardees and all our graduates great success as they launch or advance their creative careers!!!
To honor the highest student achievement, Sessions College staff and faculty nominate Outstanding Graduates each year. Here are our 2022-23 Outstanding Graduate Award recipients:
Awards Process
Each Outstanding Graduate in this class graduated in the 2021-2022 school year. Award recipients were selected by Faculty and staff. Factors include strong body of creative work, excellent academic record, and overall contributions to Sessions College.
Adrienne Schaumann, Associate of Occupational Studies in Illustration
“The flexibility is great! Working full time, I was able to adjust my credit load, and the end-of-week deadlines enable students to work at their own pace.”READ MORE
Angelique Shipley, Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design
“The instructors were knowledgeable and considerate. The course material focused on real world scenarios. This made the course material relevant and easy to master.”READ MORE
Deborah Lefever, Associate of Occupational Studies in Illustration
“As a Pacific Cultural Artist, I want to use my degree as a stepping stone towards becoming a licensed Life Art Coach for the elderly and children with special needs so I may introduce art as a form of communication and so on.”READ MORE
Dhani Mouttet, Graphic Design Advanced Certificate
“The feedback really pushed me to produce my best work and I believe it really helped me to learn to critique my own work as a designer.”READ MORE
John Olson, Associate of Occupational Studies in Digital Media
“My goals are to work and collaborate with individuals and organizations to make a profound difference in the world. I also would like to be known for creating inspiring, thought-provoking, and fun content that can bring laughter and joy.”READ MORE
Kristy Ren-Hayzlett, Associate of Occupational Studies in Illustration
“I truly enjoyed studying online. I am an independent learner and I like going at my own pace. I loved having the freedom and flexibility to work on my studies when it best fit my schedule.”READ MORE
Kylie Welsh, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design
“I would love to work in-house and be part of a highly creative, collaborative team. My goals are to expand my design knowledge further and contribute to projects that make a positive impact.”READ MORE
Ronald Graham, Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Photography
“Since graduating, I have found a niche that suits me: volunteer photography work for non-profit organizations. There is a huge number of these organizations and I am able to pick and choose those that want to utilize my skills. So far, so good! I’m a busy guy.”READ MORE
Previous Awards
2021 Outstanding Graduates
2020 Outstanding Graduates
Katherine Butts, Associate Degree in Illustration
Rachel Herring, Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Kristy Nilsson, Undergraduate Certificate in Advertising Design
Ted Wales, Undergraduate Certificate in Web Design
Robin Imse, Associate Degree in Illustration
Tanner Watson, Undergraduate Certificate in Digital Photography
Erin Buonocore, Professional Certificate in Graphic Design
Hannah Wessel, Associate Degree in Graphic Design
Benjamin Glinksky, Advanced Certificate in Web Design