At the December 2003 NC State College of Design Commencement, Jessica Beil Hindman received the Dean's Award in recognition of her outstanding status as a student and as a member of the college community. During her graduate studies, Jessica participated in an urban design studio in Prague, served on The Student Publication committee, and participated in an Urban Design Assistance Team project in Kennewick, Washington. Dean Marvin Malecha presented Hindman with a certificate and a Wings on Wings medallion.