Past Recipients

2025

Winners and Finalists

Rising Star Award Winner Karima Jackson, with Inclusive Excellence Citation, ISS First Year Programs and Learning Communities
Rising Star Award Finalists Michael J. Melnik, with University Citizen Citation, Department of Communication
Halie Shea, Department of Extension New Haven
Unsung Hero Award Winners Sharon Daggett, Facilities Operations - Custodial Services
Josue Zapata, with University Citizen Citation, Facilities Operations - Custodial Services
Unsung Hero Award Finalists Mary Boston, Student Health and Wellness

Lara Chiaverini, with Inclusive Excellence Citation, Engineering Undergraduate Programs
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

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

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

Team Award Finalists 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
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