Claflin bested Florida A&M University, North Carolina Central University, Edward Waters College, Paul Quinn College, Prairie View A&M University and Hampton University for achievement in institutional development and media coverage reflecting those efforts.
Other top winners included Florida A&M’s Dr. Elmira Mangum and Howard University’s Dr. Wayne Frederick for Female and Male President of the Year, respectively.
Though Florida A&M did not win HBCU of the Year, FAMU led the list of winners in all categories—securing awards for alumna of the year (Cecka Rose Green, creator of the “FAMU 10 for 10” alumni giving campaign) and female coach of the year (women’s track and field coach Darlene Moore). Mangum said her recognition was owed to the entire university community.
“I accept this award on behalf of the entire FAMU community,” she said. “The award represents the hard work and dedication of our staff, faculty, board of trustees, alumni and supporters. Without them, I would not be here tonight receiving this award.”
Neither Frederick nor Claflin University President Dr. Henry Tisdale was present at the awards.
Dr. Brian Seymour of Edward Waters College was named faculty member of the year for his work on smoking cessation in minority communities in Jacksonville, Fla. Prairie View A&M communications professor Dr. Amber Johnson was named female faculty member of the year.
