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Student Awards

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists

  • This award goes to a student (or students) who, in the opinion of the faculty advisor for the NC State Student Chapter of AATCC, has been the most outstanding in their work in polymer and color chemistry
  • Nominated by: AATCC advisor
  • Selected by: AATCC
  • May ceremony

Lawrence Iason Honor Award

  • Recipient is recognized for scholarship, character and leadership within the Wilson College of Textiles
  • Textile Veterans Association award
  • December graduating senior
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • This award recognizes an outstanding senior graduating in December who is a member in good standing of Phi Psi Professional Textile Fraternity. This award is presented to a graduating senior who, by the vote of the members, has been selected for exhibiting outstanding Scholarship – Leadership – Loyalty – Initiative – Integrity
  • Nominated and selected by: Phi Psi
  • Given to a senior for outstanding work in the Wilson College of Textiles and who plans to enter a textile-related field.
  • Textile Veterans Association Award
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • The most prestigious undergraduate award of the December graduation for the Wilson College of Textiles. This award honors annually the most outstanding senior selected by the students and the Wilson College of Textiles in recognition of excellence in scholarship, industry, judgment, reliability and interest in the welfare of the Wilson College of Textiles and fellow students.
  • Textile Veterans Association award
  • December graduating senior
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • Given to a student in the Wilson College of Textiles who has shown outstanding promise of leadership in the school as well as a strong interest in the marketing of textiles
  • Textile Veterans Association Award
  • May ceremony – junior or senior
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • This award honors a rising senior in Polymer and Color Chemistry in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, proven leadership in school and university activities
  • Textile Veterans Association Award
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • For outstanding performance in the Wilson College of Textiles Polymer and Color Chemistry program
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated and selected by: Dr. Alan Tonelli
  • Awarded to a student in recognition of leadership in extracurricular activities and outstanding service to the College of Textiles
  • Textile Veterans Association award
  • December graduating senior
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • Awarded to a student in the Wilson College of Textiles who has shown outstanding promise of leadership and fellowship within NC State University
  • Textile Veterans Association Award
  • May ceremony – junior or senior
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • Is awarded to a junior or non-graduating senior with a good academic record who is active in student affairs and who is very likely to make textiles their career
  • Textile Veterans Association Award
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • Recognizes an outstanding senior in textile management who is recognized for scholarship, leadership in school affairs, as well as management potential
  • Textile Veterans Association award
  • Given in May and December
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • This award is given annually to a graduating senior who shows outstanding qualities of leadership, character, and service to the Wilson College of Textiles as voted on by a 2/3 majority of the Brotherhood of Kappa Tau Beta Leadership Fraternity
  • May ceremony
  • The recipient of this award is recognized for scholarship, character and leadership within the Wilson College of Textiles
  • Textile Veterans Association Award
  • May ceremony – junior or senior
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: review committee
  • This award is given to a graduating senior in Fashion Development who demonstrates leadership in the field; promotes innovation and creativity; is engaged in the aspiration of excellence in every endeavor; is inclusive and open to unique and diverse ideas and cultures; is respectful of all; and is connected to the successes of the past and ensuring growth for the future. This student demonstrates excellence in design and workmanship, with superior work habits and motivation, while serving as a positive role model.
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated and selected by: FTM faculty
  • This award is given to a graduating senior in Textile Brand Management and Marketing who demonstrates leadership in the field; promotes innovation and creativity; is engaged in the aspiration of excellence in every endeavor; is inclusive and open to unique and diverse ideas and cultures; is respectful of all; and is connected to the successes of the past and ensuring growth for the future. This student demonstrates excellence in design and workmanship, with superior work habits and motivation, while serving as a positive role model.
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated and selected by: FTM faculty
  • This award is given to a graduating senior in Fashion Design who demonstrates leadership in the field; promotes innovation and creativity; is engaged in the aspiration of excellence in every endeavor; is inclusive and open to unique and diverse ideas and cultures; is respectful of all; and is connected to the successes of the past and ensuring growth for the future. This student demonstrates excellence in design and workmanship, with superior work habits and motivation, while serving as a positive role model.
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated and selected by: FTD faculty
  • This award is given to a graduating senior in Textile Design who demonstrates leadership in the field; promotes innovation and creativity; is engaged in the aspiration of excellence in every endeavor; is inclusive and open to unique and diverse ideas and cultures; is respectful of all; and is connected to the successes of the past and ensuring growth for the future. This student demonstrates excellence in design and workmanship, with superior work habits and motivation, while serving as a positive role model.
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated and selected by: FTD faculty
  • The recipient of this award is recognized for his leadership and creativity in the Textile Engineering Senior Design program as voted on by their peers
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated and selected by: senior design students
  • Given to the senior graduating from the Wilson College of Textiles during the December graduation ceremony who has earned the highest scholastic grade point average.
  • Awarded annually to a member of the Textile Engineering Society who has shown interest, effort and dedication above and beyond other members of the organization. This individual has also proven to have the advancement and well-being of Textile Engineering students as a priority.
  • May ceremony
  • The recipient of this award is recognized as the individual with the highest scholastic grade point average in the graduating class
  • May ceremony
  • This award is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership in college and university activities, and has consistently performed beyond expectations in all areas of leadership responsibilities. This award is determined by student’s votes from all of the college’s organizations.
  • May ceremony
  • Nominated by: faculty, staff, students
  • Selected by: students
  • Awarded to the sophomore in the Polymer and Color Chemistry program with the highest GPA for the first two semesters in the program
  • December award