{"id":5072,"date":"2026-05-05T18:47:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/student-affairs\/?page_id=5072"},"modified":"2026-05-05T18:53:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:53:53","slug":"program-student-leadership-recognition-banquet-award-ceremony-may-8-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wcsu.edu\/student-leadership-banquet\/program-student-leadership-recognition-banquet-award-ceremony-may-8-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Program: Student Leadership Recognition Banquet & Award Ceremony – May 8, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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5 to 6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Hour<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy a variety of stationary and passed appetizers, refreshments, cash bar, while listening to relaxing jazz. Make sure to take a photo with your friends and use the opportunity to get your club picture taken before the event starts.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n

Welcome<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tatyana Santiago <\/strong>and\u00a0Gabriela Torres, <\/strong>\u00a0Emcees<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pre-Dinner Award Presentation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Hancock Student Leadership Program<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hancock<\/strong><\/p>\n

Presented by: Carol C. Huang, Ph.D, Director, Hancock Student Leadership Program<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Hancock Student Leadership Program promotes, fosters, and identifies student leaders and develops their ability to inspire<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>motivate, and influence others after graduation. The program promotes students\u2019 development of a body of <\/span>practical et<\/span>hics, good com<\/span>mu<\/span>nication skills, compassion and empathy, team and community building, creative problem-solving, goal setting, conflict resolution, indep<\/span>endent th<\/span>inking, and the financial awareness required for sound financial stewardship for the management of budgets.<\/span><\/p>\n

The 2026 participants of the program are the following:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Owen Ibey<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Joseph Iken<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yadira Reinoso<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Miah Ruiz\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ryan Stillman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nicholas Wiseman<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Leadership, Compassion and Creativity Certificate Program Graduates<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Lia Reynolds, CSI Graduate Intern<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"LCCC<\/a><\/p>\n

The Leadership, Compassion and Creativity Certificate program is a leadership program that provides an opportunity for students to receive a certificate by exploring the values of leadership, compassion & creativity across all Student Affairs disciplines and with people of all communities. This program takes a student\u2019s co-curricular activities, leadership roles and community service hours and combines them into one leadership certificate.<\/span><\/p>\n

LCCC leaders are those who are innovative and inspire others to find new and diverse ways to solve problems. They lead sympathetically by understanding that all people learn and succeed through different avenues of guidance. At the end of completing the LCCC, students are able to explain how they have become more compassionate and creative leaders; and explain how participation in LCCC has shaped their understanding of leadership.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The 2026 graduates of the program are the following:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

William Brock<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dylan Caldwell<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney Hansen\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Grace O’Connell\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Gabriella Otero\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tanner Poissant<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Karmen-Ariel Stolich\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Charles Wimer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Orientation Leader of the Year Award<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Center for Student<\/span> Involvement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Michael Azzi, CSI Graduate Intern<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is given to an Orientation Leader who has shown exemplary leadership.<\/span><\/p>\n

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John Tamas Memorial Emerging Student Leader Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Dr. Julie Perrelli, Interim Dean of Students<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This award goes to a Freshman or Sophomore who has demonstrated superior leadership capability and potential.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dinner<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Please stay seated until your table is called to the buffet line. You may look at the LCCC displays or take more pictures before the award ceremony starts again. Please stay in your seats during the presentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Award Presentation<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Inter-Residence Hall Association Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The awards are voted upon by the Inter-Residence Hall Association<\/strong>, which represents the residential student body.<\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Melanie Segura, Inter-Residence Hall Association President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Housing and Residence Life Staff Member of the Year – RA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a Resident Assistant who has shown extreme dedication to Housing throughout the academic year. Through programming, office work, and showing support for the residents of Western Connecticut State University, the award recipient is being honored for his\/her service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Housing and Residence Life Staff Member of the Year – ARM<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to an Academic Resource Mentor who has shown extreme dedication to Housing throughout the academic year. Through programming, office work, and showing support for the residents of Western Connecticut State University, the award recipient is being honored for his\/her service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Resident of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a member of the residential student body who has served the campus community above and beyond the call of duty. This individual is an outstanding leader and motivator to all students, but particularly the residential students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Program of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given either to a Hall Council, Resident Assistant, Academic Resource Mentor, or a member of the residential student body who has hosted a program that has best suited the university and the needs of the community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Program Activities Council Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Program Activities Council<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Cienna Schlemmer, PAC Gameshows and Competition Chair<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Outstanding Student Programming<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student or group who is deemed to have initiated and executed the program, excluding PAC programs, that had the largest impact on the campus community during the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by Fraternity and Sorority Life<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: <\/em>Charles Wimer, FSL Council President and Dylan Caldwell, FSL Council Vice President<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

New Greek Member of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award goes to an individual who is new to the Greek community and has made a significant contribution to his\/her Greek organization, the Greek Council, and the university. Nominations were solicited from individuals and Greek organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Greek Member of the Year<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award goes to the individual who has made a significant contribution to his\/her Greek organization, the Greek Council, and the university. Nominations were solicited from individuals and Greek organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SLRB Committee Student Organization of the Year Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Presented by: Members of the SLRB Committee<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences <\/strong>\u2013 <\/strong>Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Professional Studies \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Visual and Performing Arts \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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General Interest and Community Service \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diversity \u2013 Student Organization of the Year\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student organization that has shown outstanding commitment to its organizational goals and program planning, has made an impact on the campus and surrounding community, and the leadership development of its group members.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Government Association Awards<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Presented by: Members of the Student Government Association<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Ancell School of Business \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Member\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the Ancell School of Business for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Macricostas School of Arts and Sciences \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Member<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Professional Studies \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Membe<\/strong>r<\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the School of Professional Studies for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Visual & Performing Arts \u2013 Outstanding Faculty Member\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is given to a faculty member from the School of Visual & Performing Arts for outstanding contribution to WCSU students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Senator<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a senator in the Student Government Association for outstanding service.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Fernando & Alice Fernandes Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a member of the classified staff who has made significant contribution to student life.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Award of Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded for outstanding service to the entire student body.\u00a0 A non-student member of the WCSU community whose dedication to the students and student life has gone far above and beyond his\/her obligations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Student Award of Merit<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a student who has dedicated him\/herself to outstanding service to the student body.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SGA President\u2019s Award<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Awarded to a student or other member of the university community who has contributed to helping student organizations on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n

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SGA President\u2019s Award for Outstanding Student Leadership<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

This award is presented to a student who has displayed outstanding leadership skills and has actively worked toward bettering the community and student life on campus during their time here at Western Connecticut State University.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Community Service Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Dr. Julie Perrelli, Interim Dean of Students<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is presented to the club, organization or student that shows exemplary effort to volunteer and serve the community around them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Advisor Award<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Awarded by the Center for Student Involvement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Carly Mengler, Assistant Director of the Center for Student Involvement<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded to the Advisor that best promotes the growth potential of student organizations, assists with their maintenance, and stimulates the development of programs that not only enrich the campus but also aid the development of students.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Alumni Association Outstanding Student Leader Award<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded by the\u00a0<\/span>WCSU Alumni Association<\/span>
\n<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Dave Zavarelli, President, Alumni Association<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is given each year to a student who has exemplified the qualities of a student leader.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dean of Student\u2019s Award for Outstanding Contribution to Student Life<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Awarded by the Division of Student Affairs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Presented by: Dr. Julie Perrelli, Interim Dean of Students<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

This award is given each year to a student who has shown dedication, passion, and immense effort toward the improvement of Student Life throughout their tenure at WCSU.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Closing Remarks<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Jesse Bernal, President, Western Connecticut State University<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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