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Curry College honored the best and brightest during its 53rd Annual Awards Recognition Celebration. Over 60 awards were bestowed upon deserving recipients, highlighting the amazing feats achieved in academics, student life, the arts, and athletics.
Award-winners gathered with their respective presenters and mentors to receive the awards, all of which were compiled into a celebratory video that was played at the Family Reception during Commencement Weekend.
"Awards Day is one of my favorite events of the year where we recognize the accomplishments of our amazing students," said Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students Jen Golojuch-Borden. "Our students work tirelessly during their time at Curry and to see them honored for their achievements is truly wonderful! Kudos to all award recipients on their accomplishments!"
Watch: Curry College 53rd Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony
Photos: 2022 Awards Recognition Ceremony
PERSON (PEOPLE) OF THE YEAR
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
ATHLETICS
Athlete of the Year (Male)
Kalle Sundell
Athlete of the Year (Female)
Lexi Pereira
Scholar Athlete of the Year (Male)
Michael Pellegrini
Scholar Athlete of the Year (Female)
Sabrina Santaniello
Colonel Pride Awards (Student)
Nicholas Corso
Colonel Pride Award (Staff Member)
Teresa Robinson
BUSINESS & COMPUTER SCIENCE (SCHOOL OF)
Leadership in Business
Michael Pellegrini
Vilhelm Peltonen
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Business
Taylor Shaughnessy
High Academic Achievement in Business
Jean Basile
High Academic Achievement in Business (CE)
Katrina Guidetti
High Academic Achievement in Accounting
Alexander Hollenbeck
Adrien Martinez
Lexi Pereira
Excellence in Information Technology
Andrew Guarino
Excellence in Software Development
Reham El-Dahrawy
CENTER FOR GLOBAL & CAREER SERVICES
Intern of the Year
Gladys Flores
COMMUNICATION
Communication Student of the Year
MacKenzie Schupp
Film Student of the Year
Luke Robitaille
Television Student of the Year
David Monteiro
Public Relations Award
Alexander Bouchard
Radio Station Manager Award
Brandon Carr
Curry Theatre Hall of Fame
Michael "Bean" Olson
Spirit of Curry Theatre Award
Jen Krentzman
Outstanding Actor
Michael Olson
Journalism Award
Jesse Cinquini
EDUCATION
Academic Excellence in Education
Rachel Baltas
Molly H. McCarthy
Apple Award
Karrington Kivlin
Sabrina Santaniello
Kathryn M. Sardella Community Service Award
Fidelia Eleazu
Investing in Children Award
Haleigh Santos
Promising Educator Award
Jillian McRroy
ENGLISH & WRITING
English Studies Award
Megan Downer
Jillian Higgins
Creative Writing Award
Cristen Mahoney
George Schoenstein
LEVIN LIBRARY
Student Leadership Award
Sarah Doran
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS
Academic Excellence Award, Biochemistry
Jillian Higgins
Academic Excellence Award, Biology
Samantha Borges
Leadership & Service Award
Jillian Higgins
Research Excellence Award
Chidera Igbobi
NURSING (SCHOOL OF)
Nursing Achievement - Traditional
Martin Beatty
Nursing Achievement - ACCEL (Milton)
Connor O'Brien
Nursing Achievement - ACCEL (Plymouth)
Rielley McPartlan
Ethel Trafton/Claire Maranda Award
Kaitlyn Alexis Tarr
PROGRAM FOR ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING (PAL)
Edward S. Gault PAL Progress
Caroline McDaniel
PUBLIC HEALTH & WELLNESS
Most Promising Health & Wellness Award
Caroline Walsh
Emily Plamondon
PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
Excellence in Philosophy & Religious Studies
MacKenzie Shupp
PSYCHOLOGY
Psychology Award - Traditional
Kayla Connors
Katherine Weitbrecht
SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Criminal Justice
Katherine Weitbrecht
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Sociology
Aviva Hollander
Social Justice Award
Jahmarley Cameron
Outstanding Experiential Learner in Sociology/Criminal Justice
Catherine Fitzgerald
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Marguerite A. Major Distinguished Service Award
Yvonne Welsh
Gary Henley Student Service Award
Curry College Student Nurses Association (CCSNA)
Emerging Leader Award
Helena Stamatakis
Human Rights Award
Sierra Fiore
Outstanding Student Leader
Ellen Apotheker
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Visual & Performing Arts Award
Jennifer Sheridan
Music Award
Fidelia Eleazu
Dance Award
Rosedina Blanc