Student Leadership Awards
At Hartwick College we take pride in our students' accomplishments!
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2022 Recipients
Innovative Campus Programming Summary- Black Student Union (BSU)
Significant Contributions to the Quality of Life- Tristani Makharashvili ’24
Outstanding Service to the College and Community- Ankita Bal ’22
Robert Houghton Scholarship- Kaitlyn Montgomery ’23
The Robert Harlem Sr. Newman Foundation Award- Chisomaga D. Emeh ’23
Susan Nesbitt Newmann Foundation Award- Makayla Cappon ’22
President’s Leadership Award- Kendall Fiorianti ’22
President’s Leadership Award recipient Kendall Fiorianti ’22 with President Margaret L. Drugovich
Susan Nesbitt Newmann Foundation Award recipient Makayla Cappon ’22 with Assistant VP for Student Experience Cary Dresher
Excellence in Leadership Award recipient Timothy Levy ’22
George F. Goodwin Service Award recipients Katherine Marchese ’23 and Joseph D’Onofrio ’22 with Assistant Director of Admissions Maya Aponte-Whaley
Professor of Political Science Laurel Elder recipient of the Outstanding Mentor Award
Excellence in Volunteerism Award recipients Ankita Bal ’23, Abigayle Christian ’22, and Claire Richardson ’22 with Coordinator of Civic Engagement Alexander Douglas
Outstanding New Students Madilynne Smith ’25 and Alice Johnson ’23 with Assistant VP for Student Success Tim Ecklund and Success Coaches Chelsea Penn and Bri Dempsey
Each spring, at our Student Leadership Awards Ceremony, the College recognizes students for their contributions to the community.
Students are honored for their involvement in working with student organizations, student government, community service, campus arts, and more. Students, faculty and staff attend the awards ceremony that culminates with the presentation of the President’s Leadership Award.
Awards are presented by students and members of the faculty and staff.
Awards
This award is given to a student, individual, or group that has introduced an unique program or new service or activity that reflects an understanding of the issues and challenges young adults address in their lives as students and future leaders.
This award is given to a student, individual, or group that has, through programs, services, or social or educational activities, contributed to enriching the curricular and co-curricular experiences of peers.
This award is given to a student, individual or group that has been actively involved in community service both on and off campus. Candidates should be strongly identified with creating facilitating or participation in service programs and activities.
The recipient of this award is a rising sophomore, junior, or senior who has been elected to serve on the Student Senate and who has demonstrated financial need.
Established by the Newman Foundation in 2013, this award is for one male, full-time student, who has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA, has involvement in community service and has financial need.
Established by the Newman Foundation in 2013,this award is for one female, full-time student, who has maintained 3.0 GPA, is involved in community service, and has financial need.
The Hartwick College President’s Leadership Award is given to the graduating senior who, through scholarship (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0), leadership, and service, most exemplifies the values we aspire to at Hartwick College. The recipient will be a student whose passionate leadership has led directly to positive change within the Hartwick community. This leadership can be expressed in advocacy for an issue, idea, or cause within the campus community, or as a representative of the College within the greater Oneonta community. This awardee will demonstrate success through leadership that educates and engages others, encourages greater awareness, greater engagement, greater philanthropy, and/or greater wellness within our community.
The Dr. Robert E. & Mary Alice Mansbach Scholarship was established by Lee and Sue Idleman in honor of their friends, the Mansbachs. This scholarship is awarded to a rising sophomore with a minimum 2.7 GPA; a commitment to the liberal arts; demonstrated financial need; involvement in a community action agency, organization, or institution in Oneonta; and showing promise of continuing that involvement throughout his/her Hartwick College career.
* The Dr. Robert E. and Mrs. Mary Alice McCue Mansbach Scholarship is presented each year at Honors Convocation.
The Barbara F. Wilder H’93 and Phillip S. Wilder, Jr. H’93 Citizenship Award was established in honor of Dr. Philip Wilder, President of Hartwick College from 1977-1992, and his wife Barbara F. Wilder. The fund provides a scholarship to a rising senior whose career at Hartwick is exemplified by outstanding leadership, citizenship, strong academic performance, and who has financial need.
* The Barbara F. and Philip S. Wilder, Jr. Hartwick Citizen Award is presented each year at Honors Convocation.