UConn Spirit Awards 2025 Finalists

RISING STAR AWARD

Karima Jackson, with Inclusive Excellence Citation, ISS First Year Programs and Learning Communities
Michael J. Melnik, with University Citizen Citation, Department of Communication
Halie Shea, Department of Extension New Haven

 

UNSUNG HERO AWARD

Mary Boston, Student Health and Wellness
Lara Chiaverini, with Inclusive Excellence Citation, Engineering Undergraduate Programs
Sharon Daggett, Facilities Operations - Custodial Services
Katie Halbruner, with Inclusive Excellence Citation, Center for Students with Disabilities
Christine Scott-Dougan, with University Citizen Citation, Waterbury Campus
James Walker, with Inclusive Excellence Citation, Community Standards
Josue Zapata, with University Citizen Citation, Facilities Operations - Custodial Services

 

TEAM AWARD

Administrative Team of School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering, with University Citizen Citation:
Tina Barry, Kelly Tyler, Victoria Neel, Jennifer Simmons, Tracy Brunette, Thomas Mealy

CT Transportation Institute's Training and Technical Assistance (T2) Team:
Mary McCarthy, Regina Hackett, Bethany Greene, Jason Hughes, Shawn Barry, Shannon O’Loughlin, Vanessa Corraro, Lisa Knight

The Office of Early College Programs Team:
Jessica Dunn, Melanie P. Banks, Nella Quasnitschka, Stefanie Malinoski, Carissa Rutkauskas, Todd Blodgett, Erin Blanchette, Christopher Todd

Greenhouse Studios Team:
Brooke Foti Gemmell, Wes Hamrick, Tom Scheinfeldt, Isabell Sluka, Sara Sikes, Thomas Lee, Clarissa Ceglio, Gregory Colati

ShaW Regional Nurse Navigators Team:
Troy Carlson, Beth LaFleche, Karina Giangos, Dax T. Sousa, Elena Tamayo Heitz

Center for Students with Disabilities Team, with Inclusive Excellence Citation:
Christine Wenzel, Allison Knight, Tim Smagacz, Jennifer Lucia, Christopher Scott, Lara Smith, Bryanna Anderson, Benjamin Briskin

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