The J. Lawton and Emmah S. Ellis Electrical and Computer Engineering Teaching Award recognizes an ECE faculty member who has been recognized by both the faculty and students in recognition of exemplary teaching and dedicated involvement with the students.
The award is named for J. Lawton and Emmah S. Ellis, who were both exceptional academics and friends of The Citadel. The gift supporting this award was made from the trust of Emmah Smith Ellis upon her death in 2008.
Award Recipients:
2011: Dr. Ronald J. Hayne
2012: Dr. Thomas A. Jerse
2013: Siripong Potisuk
2014: Robert J. Barsanti
2015: Dr. Johnston Peeples
2016: Dr. Mark H. McKinney
2017: Dr. Gregory J. Mazzaro
2018: Dr. Ronald J. Hayne
2019: Dr. Jason Skinner
2020: Dr. Mark H. McKinney
2021: Dr. Johnston Peeples
2022: Dr. Gregory J. Mazzaro
2023: Dr. Ronald J. Hayne
2024: Dr. Mark H. McKinney
2025: Dr. Sylmarie Dávila-Montero