Division of Student Affairs Annual Student Award Winners 2021

April 26, 2021

The Division of Student Affairs would like to recognize the following students for their hard work and dedication to the University.

Congratulations to the winners!

Campus Life

Gold Award

Presented to students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership through active involvement at St. John’s University.

Ihinosen Akhagba
Oyedayo Akinboye
Clarissa Alvarez
Jacqueline Alvarez-Vaca
Nina Aranbaev
Cristina Artis
Armani-Netaya Baptista-Monteiro
Jasmine Batacan
Nicolas Bautista
Joaquin Beasca
Renata Bruno
Caitlin Cassidy
Cody Clark
Carisma Collins
Megan DiCosta
Hayden DiMaio
Jada Dumeng
Joel Edouard
Kristen Encalada
Robert Fossati
Carley Germain
Sarah Harrington
Sean Hu
Peter Ingravallo
Duchess Iregbulem
Christopher Jones
Komal Khosla
Victoria Knapik
Kinga Kruszewska
Jacob LaChapelle
Ruyue (Selena) Lin
Elizabeth Loyola
Colleen Marcoux
Ruth Mathe
Arosha Mazhar
Courtney Monahan
Vincent Monteleone
Kerlin Morales
Teresa Neri
johnny Nguyen
Anfernee Osandu
Stephanie Papoutsakis
Eric Quinn
Luke Renda
Roshni Shukla
Priya Singh
Arik Sionov
Jillian Spreckels
Umar Syed
Angela Tran
Sloane Walker
Alexa Williams
Tianyu Yao

Student Operations

Operations Exceptional Leadership Award

This award is given in recognition of exceptional leadership in the area of Operations. It commemorates a student leader’s dedication, professionalism, and service to the St. John’s community.

Nicolas Bautista
Carley Germain

Mentoring

R.I.S.E. Network Leader Excellence Award

Awarded to a student who has exemplified leadership skills in their dedication to Reach, Inspire, Succeed, and Empower Black and Latino(a) freshmen students.

Kerlin Morales
Anfernee Osandu

Veterans Affairs

Patriot Award

Awarded to a senior member of the Student Veterans Association who is committed to the principles of dedication, leadership, honor, and service to our University community and our country.

Patrick Clayton

Performing Arts

Outstanding Thespian

Awarded to a member of the Chappell Players Theatre Group who has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, commitment to the organization, and excellence in the theater arts.

Harmony Limoggio

Outstanding Chorister, Mixed Chorus

Awarded to a member of the Mixed Chorus who has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, commitment to the choir, and excellence in vocal performance.

Caitlyn DeProssino

Outstanding Chorister, Voices of Victory

Awarded to a member of Voices of Victory who has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, commitment to the choir, and excellence in vocal performance.

Princewill Uviovo

Richard W. Pretzer Memorial Award, Mixed Chorus

Awarded to a member of the Mixed Chorus who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the spirit of our beloved director, Richard W. Pretzer.

Jennifer Davis

Student Wellness

Peer Educator Of The Year Award

Awarded to a student who encourages his or her peers to consider, talk honestly about, and develop a responsible approach to their own health and well-being

Amanda Budhu

Outstanding SOAR Guide Award

Awarded to a SOAR Guide for their dedication to: educating the St. John's community about sexual assault/violence by facilitating Bystander Intervention and Affirmative Consent training sessions; raising awareness to prevent incidents of sexual assault; and doing their part to support student survivors.

Joseph Gandelman

Career Services

Career Peer Emerging Leader Award

Awarded to a first-year Career Peer who has demonstrated a high level of energy, enthusiasm and contribution to the growth of the program, often inspiring other peers.

Julia Gonzalez
Rayven Danage

Career Peer Exceptional Leader Award

Awarded to a Career Peer who has been part of the program for a year or more, who has demonstrated leadership amongst others and has made outstanding contributions to the program.

Sadhabi Thapa

Leadership Development

Exceptional Student Leadership Award

Awarded to student for their dedication and commitment to leadership development. It commemorates a student leader’s dedication, professionalism, and service to the St. John’s community.

Julia Gonzalez

Residence Life

Rookie of the Year Award

Awarded to a first-year resident assistant who has portrayed a positive, proactive attitude, shown an eagerness to volunteer for departmental projects, served as a role model for staff and residents, and brought out the best in others.

Anfernee Osandu

Resident Assistant of the Year

Awarded to a resident assistant or senior resident assistant who has made outstanding contributions to the residential community.

Ghaith Annabi

Excellence in Programming

Awarded to a resident assistant or senior resident assistant who has demonstrated an exceptional ability to identify the needs of his or her community while developing innovative programs that aid the holistic growth of residents.

Daniel Londono

Courtyard Community Builder Award

Awarded to the resident assistant who has built the best community in an apartment or off-campus residence hall.

Kyra Lewis

Campus Achievement

Pioneer Award

Presented to a student who has been instrumental in the creation, revival, or rehabilitation of a student organization and/or a major University event or program.

Jasmine Batacan

Bridge Builder Award

Presented to a student who has been pivotal in establishing or supporting connections amongst students and between student groups and administration.

Jahlani Jackson
Michaela Jackson
Teresa Neri

Indelible Mark Award

Presented to a student who has left an indelible mark on the St. John’s University community.

Amanda Galvez
Marsean Rice

Distinguished Honors

Martin-DePaul Award

Presented to a student who has truly embodied the defining characteristics of both Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and St. Vincent de Paul through outstanding leadership and a vision for the future.

Pamela Morel

Spirit of St. John’s Award

Presented to a student who has best exemplified the mission and enthusiasm of St. John’s University. This individual is a motivator, team player, and always puts the needs of students first.

Gabriella Campos
Ryan Vent