On Wednesday, May 8 in front of hundreds of their friends, family, peers and colleagues, Castleton students, faculty, and staff members were honored for their achievements during the 2018-19 academic year at the Annual Castleton Awards Ceremony. Awards were given out honoring success in academics, athletics, student life, and more.
The event culminated with the presentation of the Caroline Woodruff Award, given annually to the individual or individuals who have consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. The award is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve, and this year was given to .
A complete list of award winners is below.
Academic Excellence Awards | |
The Academic Excellence Award is given annually to a student who is deemed the top student in his or her major. | |
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Art | Cameron Rossi-Crete |
Business Administration | Megan Ryan |
Computer Information Systems | Courtney Gauthier |
Criminal Justice | Antonio Nassivera |
Education | Alison Boise |
English | Lindsey Marcy |
Health, Human Movement & Sport | Megan Wood |
History, Geography, Economics & Politics | Christopher Merrill |
Mathematics | Chidinma Ezugwu |
Media & Communication | Madeline Kopischke |
Music | Eric Ray |
Natural Science | Wyatt Pickrell |
Nursing | Meaghan Csizmesia |
Philosophy | Jeremy Anastasi |
Psychological Sciences | Rylie Wills |
Social Work | Megan Powell |
Sociology | Jeff Hazard |
Spanish | Spencer Butter |
Theater Arts | Jessica Nguyen |
Women's & Gender Studies | Phoebe Parrish |
Student Government Association Awards | |
Media Award | |
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Member of The Spartan newspaper or WIUV radio station who has demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion. | Brigitta Gough |
Club of the Year | |
Student organization whose vitality, creativity, and commitment have enriched the quality of student life. | Athletic Training Club |
New Club Recognition Award | |
New student organization which through its vitality, creativity, and commitment has enriched the quality of student life at Castleton. | Random Acts of Kindness Club |
Awareness Award | |
Student, faculty, or staff who has gone above and beyond to educate the University community on diversity, equality, global awareness, or similar issues. |
Amy Bremel |
Executive Board Recognition Award | |
SGA member whose involvement in any aspect of the SGA that has shown outstanding devotion to their job, activity or position. | Kaylee Boutin |
Coach of the Year | |
Part-time or full-time coach who has generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. |
Christine Kemp |
Outstanding First-Year Award | |
First-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the freshman class and Castleton community. | Abbie Longchamp |
Outstanding Second-Year Award | |
Second-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the sophomore class and Castleton community. | Kontessa Siliski |
Outstanding Third-Year Award | |
Third-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the junior class and Castleton community. | Isabel Gogarty |
Outstanding Graduate Award | |
Graduating student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the senior class and Castleton community. | Jeff Hazard |
Outstanding Non-traditional Student Award | |
Non-traditional student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Jared Goodrich |
Outstanding International Student Award | |
An international student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Chidinma Ezugwu |
Outstanding New Faculty/Staff Award | |
A new faculty member who has contributed to student life through campus involvement. | Rachel Sayward |
Outstanding Faculty Award | |
Faculty member who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students, and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Katy Culpo |
Outstanding Staff Award | |
Staff member who has contributed considerable time, energy, and support to the SGA. | Shelby Phillips |
Delegate of the Year | |
SGA delegate whose involvement in the SGA, service on committees, and volunteerism are outstanding. | Kendra Ross |
Leonard Johnson Alumni Award | |
Castleton Alumnus who has gone above and beyond their job description in service to the University community. | Monica McEnerny |
Community Service Award | |
Outstanding volunteer service to the Castleton/Rutland County community. | Abby Gray |
Community Advisor Award | |
Any Community Advisor who goes above and beyond to create community and strong relationships on campus | Rebecca Santamore |
Good Citizen Award | |
Recognition of devotion to the welfare of the University, and outstanding performance as a campus leader. | Patrick Lucey |
Distinguished Service Award | |
Distinguished service in activities, and exhibits abilities and qualities of leadership, conscientiousness, dependability and interest in the University community and its function. | Sarah Dunbar |
Military Personnel Award | |
An honorary award in recognition of the service of any Castleton student, faculty, staff or administrator who is a veteran or has served in any branch of the military. | KC Ambrose |
343 Award | |
Recognition of any Castleton student who has shown immense school spirit and is actively involved in various clubs, groups, or activities on campus. | James Wolfe |
Live Like Lee Award | |
A special award given this year to honor the legacy of Lee Wiktorski and his service to the Castleton community. It is given to a student, faculty, or staff member who has strong ties to his or her community and who shows the same qualities of reliability and dedication as Lee did. | Kara Blakeman, Matt Patry |
Graduate Assistant Award | |
A Graduate Assistant who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Bridget McHugh |
Athletic Awards | |
Coaches Awards | |
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Top male and female varsity athletes who have shown leadership, determination, sportsmanship, coachability, willingness to give of oneself, and have a sense of responsibility to the team, coach, and University throughout the year. | Wyatt Pickrell, Kirsten Kruk |
Rocky Mezzetta Award | |
Male athlete in recognition of determination, drive to improve athletic skills, coachability, and team leadership. | Moe Harris |
Sharon Brown Memorial Award | |
Female athlete who relates well to peers and coach, shows a desire to learn and excel, demonstrates dedication, persistence, and team leadership. Must carry a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Linn Ljungemo |
Mary Ellen Evans Award | |
Most outstanding female athlete who has played four years in one sport; must provide service to the University community and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Linn Ljungemo |
John Young Memorial Award | |
Male or female basketball player who shows great leadership and outstanding offensive abilities. This individual must have a positive attitude and is interested in pursuing a degree in teaching or interested in coaching in the future. | Abbie Lesure |
CHANGE Awards | |
Peer Advocate of the Year | |
Member of Peer Advocates for CHANGE (PAC) who has dedicated themselves to being an informed educator and advocate on our campus. | Jeff Hazard |
Campus Ally | |
Faculty, staff, or administrator who has allied themselves with CHANGE's mission. | Shaun Williams |
Student Life Awards | |
University Service Awards | |
Students who have made outstanding contributions to Castleton through their participation in various extracurricular activities. | Sarah Dunbar, Lyss Eaton, Jeff Hazard |
Abel E. Leavenworth Leadership Award | |
Outstanding student leader who exemplifies Abel Leavenworth’s characteristics of warmth, integrity, strong principles, and wise counsel. | KC Ambrose, James Wolfe |
Caroline Woodruff Award | |
This is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve at Castleton. The Caroline Woodruff Award goes to an individual who has consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. | Chidinma Ezugwu |