2012 HBCU Awards Nominees Released – Voting Polls are now Open

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Polls end March 24th

~Academics Awards~
HBCU Arts & Science Buzz Merit Award
Itisha Jefferson of Spelman College
Dannielle Foster of Xavier University of Louisiana
Sherman Coleman of Dillard University

HBCU Liberal Arts Merit Award
Tonique Garrett of Howard University
William Lee of Morehouse College
Laurence Hull of Morehouse College

HBCU Buzz Scholar of the Year
Joevan Palmer of Winston-Salem State University
Lauren Danielle Merritt of Virginia State University
Itisha Jefferson of Spelman College

~Russell Athletic Awards~
Russell HBCU Male Athlete of the Year
Kyle O’Quinn – Norfolk State University
David Erby – South Carolina State University
Casey Therriault – Jackson State University
Rashad Ingram – Saint Augustine College
Stanley Jennings – Albany State University
Marcus Goode – Benedict College

Russell HBCU Female MVP of the Year
LaQwesha Gamble – Johnson C. Smith University
Whiquitta Tobar – Alabama A&M University
Saitaua Losia – University of Maryland Estern Shore
Victoria Lewis – Chowan University
Jamila McKinnis – Stillman College

Russell HBCU Rookie of the Year
WyKevin Bazemore of Winston-Salem State University
Joseph LeBeau of Jackson State University
Tajh Tate of Delaware State University
Kanesha Smith of Mississippi Valley State University
Travis Richmond, Fort Valley State University

Russell HBCU Dance Team of the Year
Southern University’s Dancing Dolls
Albany State University’s Golden Passionettes
Jackson State University’s Prancing J-settes
North Carolina A&T Golden Delight
South Carolina State University Champagne Dancers

Russell HBCU Cheerleading Squad of the Year
Winston-Salem State University
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
North Carolina A&T State University
Morgan State University Cheer Bears
Grambling State University

Russell HBCU Band of the Year
Albany State University
Tennessee State University
Virginia State University
Bethune Cookman University
Jackson State University
Winston Salem State University

~Leadership Awards~
Best Student Organization of the Year
Morgan State University Student Government Association
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Student Government Association
Florida A&M University Student Government Association
Cheyney College of PA Student Government Association
Tuskegee University Student Government Association

Best HBCU SGA President of the Year
Travis Randle – Morehouse College
Jamin Gallmin – Bowie State University
Daquan Lawernce – Morgan State University
Breyon Love – Florida A&M University
Andrew Foster – Alabama A&M University

HBCU Queen Visible Hero of the Year
Courtney Scott Miss Shaw University
Ashleigh Taylor Miss Tennessee State University
Mea Ashley Miss Jackson State University
Heather Smith Miss Elizabeth City State University
Rachetta Moss Miss Virginia Union University

HBCU King Visible Hero of the Year
Patrick Carrington Mr. Kentucky State University
Matthew Riley III Mr. Bowie State University
Kevin Ferguson Mr. Alabama A&M University
Justin C. Caesar Mr. Delaware State
Jordan Coburn Mr. Claflin University

HBCU Student Run Community Service Initiative of the Year
Somalia Relief – Howard University
It’s on the House – Morehouse College
Be Health Conscious – Tennessee State University

HBCU Freshman Leader of the Year
Richard Lucas III – Bowie State University
Marcus Solomon – Grambling State University
Keyanna Commings – Southern SUBR
Jawon Amey – Clark Atlanta University
Jalynn Jones – Fayetteville State University

~Greek Awards~
HBCU Greek Step-Team of the Year
Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority from (SUBR)
Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Xi Chapter from Central State University
Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Chapter from Clark Atlanta University
Omega Psi Phi, Nu Psi Chapter from Virginia State University
Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma from North Carolina A&T

HBCU Greek Chapter of the Year
Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta at Howard University
Mu Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Spelman College
Alpha Rho Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at Morehouse College
Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at Wilberforce University
Delta Mu Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma at Bowie State University
Rho Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta at Norfolk State University

~Entertainment Awards~
HBCU Artist of the Year
Phil Wade – PVAMU
Kirko Bangz – PVAMU
Fuze the MC – Howard University
Ashton Travis – Howard University

HBCU Rapper of the Year
Young Lyxx – Clark Atlanta University
Willie Bema – Florida A&M University
EmeX – Howard University
Earth Gang – Hampton University
Darren Hanible – Bowie State University

HBCU R&B Artist of the Year
Amanda Badze – Howard University
Maya Milan – Morgan State University
Phil Wade – PVAMU
Lauren Peterson – UDC

HBCU Visual Artist of the Year
Rakeem Nowell – Delaware State University
Spencer Glover – Tennessee State University

~Other Awards~
HBCU Student Run News Publication of the Year
Southern Digest- Southern University
North Carolina Central University – Campus Echo
Grambling State University – The Gramblinite
Claflin Panther Newspaper- Claflin University
Belle Magazine- Bennett College

HBCU Student Run Fashion Troop of the Year
Ziana Fashion Club – Lincoln University PA
Phresh Lyfe Modeling Troupe – Albany State
Limitless Fashion Club– Delaware State University
Fashion At Morgan – Morgan State University
Dechire A la Mode – University of Maryland Eastern Shore

HBCU Campus CEO of the Year
Jerell Hester – Florida A&M University
Marcus Ponder – Bowie State University
Sonique O’Neal – Albany State University
Shenise J. McKnight – Howard University
Andre Albritton – Florida A&M University

Best HBCU Promotional Group
Dream Team – Howard University
Royal Court – Norfolk State
Nxtlevel Ent– North Carlina A&T
Union Ent – Morgan State University

HBCU Student Run Blog of the Year
All Erin Harper – www.allerinharper.com – Spelman College
Late Boots – www.lateboots.com – Morehouse College
The Crave Online – www.craveonline.com – University Of Maryland Eastern Shore
Chanel Files – www.chanelfiles.com – Howard University
The Christian Chameleon – www.christianchameleon.blogspot.com – Tennessee State University