The Developmental Therapy-Teaching Program received an award for PEGS for Teachers, a CD-based program to assist teachers in managing and teaching difficult children. The BESSIE Award is sponsored by ComputED Learning Center in San Diego and recognizes “innovative and content-rich programs and websites using technology to foster educational excellence.”

Julia Atiles (Senior Academic Professional, Child and Family Development) was awarded the 2006 Outstanding Faculty Member Award by Kappa Delta Epsilon, an education honor society. The award recognizes the recipient’s dedication to education and her students.

Andy Carswell (Assistant Professor, Housing and Consumer Economics) has been selected as the 2006 FACS Advisor of the Year. Departmental Advisors of the Year are Diane Hodson (Academic Professional, Child and Family Development), Connie Rash (Assistant Director, Student Services) and Dawn Schueneman (Lecturer, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors).

Silvia Giraudo (Associate Professor, Foods and Nutrition) has been selected as the FACS Teacher of the Year. Departmental Teachers of the Year are Brenda Cude (Professor, Housing and Consumer Economics), Kristin Deckard (Lecturer, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors) and Jerry Gale (Associate Professor, Child and Family Development).

Maureen Grasso (Professor, Textile Sciences) was installed in June as vice president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers at its annual meeting in Québec City, Canada. Grasso also serves as dean of the UGA Graduate School.

Judy Harrison (Associate Professor and Extension Food Specialist, Foods and Nutrition; PhD ’92, Foods and Nutrition) has been elected secretary of Gamma Sigma Delta.

Patricia Hunt-Hurst (Department Head, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors; BSHE ’77, Home Economics Education; MS ’83 Clothing, Textiles, Interiors and Furnishings) received the 2006 UGA Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award.

Diane Teel Miller (FACS Extension Agent, Bulloch County) has been named the national winner for the Southern Region in the Distinguished Service Award category by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Velma McBride Murry (Professor, Child and Family Development) has been named the recipient of the Marie F. Peters Ethnic Minorities Outstanding Achievement Award. The award recognizes distinguished scholars, researchers and practitioners who have contributed significantly in the area of ethnic minority families. Murry will be presented the award at the National Conference on Family Relations in Minneapolis in November.

Sharon Y. Nickols (Professor, Housing and Consumer Economics) was presented the Jean Harris Award by the Athens Chapter Rotary Club of Rotary International in the spring. The award is named for founder Paul Harris’ wife and recognizes top citizenship. Nickols received the award in recognition of her achievements during the 15 years she served as dean of the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Yoo-Kyoung Seock (Assistant Professor, Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors) has been selected as a Lilly Teaching Fellow for the 2006-07 academic year.

Mariana Souto-Manning (Assistant Professor, Child and Family Development) has been awarded a Cultivating New Voices Fellowship by the National Council of Teachers of English Research Foundation. She was one of 12 fellows selected for this national award.