NFC Honors Outstanding Students and Leaders at Honors Convocation Ceremony

NFC Honors Outstanding Students and Leaders at Honors Convocation Ceremony 

MADISON, FL (May 7, 2024) – North Florida College (NFC) honored outstanding students and student leaders during its Honors Convocation ceremony on April 25th. Students from various academic areas and student organizations received recognition for outstanding achievement and character during the 2023-2024 academic year. NFC faculty and staff were pleased to announce each award recipient as NFC President Dr. John Grosskopf and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Jennifer Page presented the awards. 

NFC awarded a total of 35 Outstanding Student Awards at its 2024 Honors Convocation ceremony and announced two special honors. 

Donquaise Fudge of Madison County received NFC’s prestigious Student of the Year award, the College’s highest student honor. Faculty and staff nominate students who have a 3.75 GPA or higher while maintaining active engagement through student activities, leadership opportunities, and a positive attitude. 

"The Student of the Year embodies the NFC Sentinel Spirit through high academic achievement, campus engagement, service to others, and exemplary character,” stated Page. “I've had the honor to help select the Student of the Year for several years now, and I have never received as many nominations for one student as I did for Don. We are proud of his achievements despite the challenges often faced when combining the demands of college with the demands of life. Don is more than deserving of this award, and we thank him for being such an outstanding example of student life at NFC." 

The 2024 Friend to the College award was designed to recognize an extraordinary individual who has gone above and beyond during the past year to support the college, NFC students, and surrounding communities. This year’s award was presented to Michael Williams, a long-time member of the NFC Board of Trustees. Prior to stepping down from the Board in April, Williams served for over 17 years as both Chairman and member; upholding the College’s mission and responsibility as charged by the State of Florida. 

“We commend Mike Williams, the longest-serving board chair in our college's history, for his dedicated advocacy in advancing accessible education and career opportunities for our community,” stated Grosskopf. “North Florida College's success owes much to his tireless efforts.”