Acworth Student is Student Marketer Finalist

Media release: Chattahoochee Technical College student, Shannon Hames, has been named as one a finalist for Ken Burnhardt Outstanding Student Marketer Award. The award, which is granted through Atlanta chapter of the American Marketing Association, will honor one college marketing student $1,000 with the others receiving $500.

"Shannon is a tireless worker, who is driven to succeed – Her vision for her future is 'the sky's the limit,'" said her instructor, Rick Nelson." While maintaining a 4.0 GPA at CTC, and preparing for the pursuit of a 4-year degree and beyond, she is demonstrating leadership as President of the CTC Chapter of the American Marketing Association, as well as doing a great job as an intern at WSB."

Hames, a marketing management student at Chattahoochee Technical College, was also recently a finalist for the school's GOAL award – the 2011 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership and one of the final four students from CTC to compete for the Jack Cooke Kemp scholarship. In addition to her studies, internship and role as president of the collegiate chapter of AMA, Hames is a freelance writer, having been published locally, regionally and even nationally.

"It was like one piece of great news after another, and I am now starting to see the fruit of my labor," Hames said.　 "It's a good feeling to know that when you put in the hard work, you see results.　 I have a 4.0 GPA but that's just the tip of the iceberg for what my education at Chattahoochee Tech has done for me."

Recipients are recognized for demonstrating superior marketing skills, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above, dedication to their AMA collegiate chapter and a likelihood of a successful career in marketing.　The winner will be announced at The AMY's (Atlanta Marketer of the Year) Awards Gala to be held at the Fox Theatre on March 24.

The 2011 AMY Awards ceremony will recognize companies and individuals who have made their mark on the Atlanta marketing scene during the 2010 calendar year. AMY awards will be presented for 10 different marketing categories, including the Outstanding Student Marketer of the Year for outstanding marketing achievement.

"I chose marketing because I enjoy the art of persuasion and the whole idea of public relations - putting your best face forward," said Hames.　"Because I am a freelance writer with The Georgia Voice and have seen success in　persuasive writing, I thought it would be something that I would have a natural talent for.　Writing good copy and speaking well are absolutely necessary in the field of marketing and it helps that I am good at and enjoy them both."