More than 60 students, organizations and other members of the campus community were honored Tuesday night at the annual Student Leadership Celebration at College Park Hall.
Hosted by Student Affairs, the event seeks to recognize the leadership demonstrated by students and others in their co-curricular activities throughout the academic year.
Top honors went to Marissa Gnitzcavich ‘26 for Student Leader of the Year and Ajay Goncalves '26 for True to Our Name Award.
“We want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication exhibited by all to further the goals and mission of Union College through their leadership,” said Emily Rocha, director of Student Activities.
More than 60 students, organizations and other members of the campus community were honored Tuesday night at the annual Student Leadership Celebration at College Park Hall.
The Kate Schurick First Year Leadership Award: Alyssa Adams ’29, Luke Salvadore ‘29
Orientation Leader of the Year: Sam Rose ‘27
Global Ambassador Award: Lu Azevedo ’27, Mai Tran ‘26
Commitment to Religious and Spiritual Life:
- Catholic Chaplaincy: Christopher Kakos ‘27
- Chabad: Drew Busny ‘27
- Hillel: Annalysia Gonzales ‘28
- Muslim Life: Mustarshid Choudhary ‘27
Community Engagement Excellence Award: Jennifer Miloto Matsue, Chef Alex Handzel
Volunteer of the Year: George Ye ‘27
Community Impact Award: Dani Brown ‘26
Community Connector Award: Isaiah Russell ’26, Ellie Wintringer ‘26
Commitment to STEP: Guy Bellingrath ‘26, Zaid Fafouri ‘26, Connor Fusilli ’26, Samuel Stewart ‘26
Fredrick B. Hawley Jr. Memorial Award: Reid Vanslette ‘26
Sorority Member of the Year: Sophie Brady ‘26
Philanthropic Leader of the Year: Marcus Brem ‘26
Essence of Fraternal Values Award: Noah Scopentulo-Rosen ‘26
Greek Chapter of the Year: Delta Phi Epsilon
Marissa Gnitzcavich '26 was named Student Leader of the Year at the Student Leadership Celebration at College Park Hall.
Minerva Program of the Year: Wold House - Contemporary China Dinner and Discussion
Minerva Student Leader of the Year: Messiah Abakah-Quainoo ‘28
Minerva Faculty Member of the Year: Dianne McMullen
Minerva House of the Year: Messa House
Residential Education Programmer of the Year: Ava Hubert ‘26
Residential Education Rookie of the Year: Phil Cittadino ‘27
Residential Education Student Staff Member of the Year: Mridula Shanker ‘26
Service in Diversity Award: Sienna Chambial ‘27
Emerging Leader Diversity Award: Mathew Pessoa ‘28
Commitment to Diversity Award: Wellington Matos ‘26 & Temilade Olasubomi ‘26
"U Inspire" Award for Peer Academic Support and Mentoring: Sophia Habler ‘26, Melina McGovern ’26, Mridula Shanker ‘26
Freshman Scholar Athlete of the Year: Etienne Lessard ’29, Emma Rheaume ‘29
Terry Lynch-Jackie Havercamp Cuttita Memorial Award: Megan Duplantie ‘29
Freshman Athletic Prize: Trey Rezendes ‘29
Sophomore Scholar Athlete of the Year Award: Carra Cleaves ’28, Allie Kronenberg ‘28
Female Sophomore Athletic Prize: Karianne Engelbert ’28, Iyene Essien ‘28
Harold R. Moore Sophomore Athletic Prize: John Droggitis ’28, Jesus Sosa ‘28
Junior Scholar Athlete of the Year Award: Hannah Compa ‘27
Ajay Goncalves '26 received the True to Our Name Award at the Student Leadership Celebration at College Park Hall.
ECAC Medal of Merit: Maddie Greco ’27, Ashley Sheldon ‘27
William A. Pike '60 Award: Tyler Dunbar ‘27
Charge Up Your Career Award: Emma Friedman ’27, Leza Sorn ‘27
The Foundation of Success Award: Annie Caldwell ‘26
Commitment to Wellness: Kellye Nguyen ’27, Mridula Shanker ‘26
Perseverance as a Leader: Sophia Sangha ‘28
Commitment to Excellence in Leadership: Calden Bates ‘26
Club and Organization Leader of the Year: Ryan Lemberger ‘27
Collaborative Event of the Year: Charger’s Candy Carnival, National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Innovative Program of the Year: West Winter Wonderland
Exemplary Support of Students (Staff/Faculty): Ashok Ramasubramanian, Robyn Reed
True to Our Name Award: Ajay Goncalves ‘26
Student Leader of the Year: Marissa Gnitzcavich ‘26