Student Awards - Past Recipients
2023
UNIVERSITY and COLLEGE AWARDS
Outstanding Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Halle Fernandez Gotico, Ethnic Studies/History
Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Liberal Arts
Alex Sletta
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Yvonne Bee, English
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Savannah DeBaets, Communication Studies
Service to the Community
Mackenzie Demay, Communication Studies
Academic Excellence
Elianna Oliver, Graphic Communication
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
English MA
Briana Delira
History MA
Teresa George
Psychology MS
Michaela Roy
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Alex Sletta
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS
Anthropology and Geography
Clara Atwell
Art and Design
Rachel Dyer
Child Development
Estefania Reed
Communication Studies
Mackenzie Demay
English
Tricia Lerfald
Ethnic Studies
Halle Fernandez Gotico
Graphic Communication
Elianna Oliver
History
Mia Giacinto
Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts
Alexia Solis
Journalism
Zoe Boyd
Philosophy
Jacklyn Beatty
Political Science
Emerald Tobin
Psychology
Ariadne Kaylor
Sociology
Siena Parsons
Theatre and Dance
Madeline Webb
World Languages and Cultures
Gregory Flores
CAL POLY ARTS AWARDS
Art for Social Change
Euree Hong, Sociology
Excellence in Original Work
Max Kennel, Theatre and Dance
Service to the Arts
Davis Lerner, Music
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2023
UNIVERSITY and COLLEGE AWARDS
Outstanding Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Halle Fernandez Gotico, Ethnic Studies/History
Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Liberal Arts
Alex Sletta
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Yvonne Bee, English
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Savannah DeBaets, Communication Studies
Service to the Community
Mackenzie Demay, Communication Studies
Academic Excellence
Elianna Oliver, Graphic Communication
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
English MA
Briana Delira
History MA
Teresa George
Psychology MS
Michaela Roy
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Alex Sletta
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS
Anthropology and Geography
Clara Atwell
Art and Design
Rachel Dyer
Child Development
Estefania Reed
Communication Studies
Mackenzie Demay
English
Tricia Lerfald
Ethnic Studies
Halle Fernandez Gotico
Graphic Communication
Elianna Oliver
History
Mia Giacinto
Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts
Alexia Solis
Journalism
Zoe Boyd
Philosophy
Jacklyn Beatty
Political Science
Emerald Tobin
Psychology
Ariadne Kaylor
Sociology
Siena Parsons
Theatre and Dance
Madeline Webb
World Languages and Cultures
Gregory Flores
CAL POLY ARTS AWARDS
Art for Social Change
Euree Hong, Sociology
Excellence in Original Work
Max Kennel, Theatre and Dance
Service to the Arts
Davis Lerner, Music
2022
UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Nicolette Trucco, Child Development
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Katie Holmes, Communication Studies
Service to the Community
Olivia Jones, Communication Studies
Academic Excellence
Diana Beas, Spanish
Student Diversity
Cheryl Flores, Ethnic Studies
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
English MA
Emma Zumbro
History MA
Hector Duenes
Psychology MS
Michele Leong
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Christine Lam
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS
Anthropology and Geography
Sierra Lyman
Art and Design
Lauryn Sugai
Child Development
Nicolette Trucco
Communication Studies
Katie Holmes
English
Lily Abells
Ethnic Studies
Cheryl Flores
Graphic Communication
Sydney Orradre
History
Chance Coates
Interdisciplinary Studies
Maddie Roman
Journalism
Tessa Hughes
Music
Dylan Benander
Philosophy
Claire Otterness
Political Science
Devon Arreguin
Psychology
Madison Anderson-Au
Sociology
Angel Powell
Theatre and Dance
Claire Cantus
World Languages and Cultures
Diana Beas
CAL POLY ARTS AWARDS
Excellence in Original Work
Riley Staal, Art and Design
Service to the Arts
Amy Gillham, Communication Studies
2021
UNIVERSITY AWARDS
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
America Romero, Psychology
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Christine Lam, Political Science
Service to the Community
Manmit Chahal, Ethnic Studies
Academic Excellence
Anika Maney, Communication Studies
Academic Excellence
Rachel Pajer, Psychology
Student Diversity
Manmit Chahal, Ethnic Studies
OUTSTANDING GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS
Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Liberal Arts
Arianna Browne
English MA
Ethan Powers
History MA
Arianna Browne
Psychology MS
Bridget Schinnerer
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Samantha Sukhram
OUTSTANDING SENIOR AWARDS
Anthropology and Geography
Grace Tortorici
Anthropology and Geography
Zoe Violet Bays
Art and Design, Studio Art
Bree Chambers
Art and Design, Photo Video
Jo Anna Edmison
Art and Design, Art History
Claire Mar
Art and Design, Graphic Design
Amanda Vasquez
Child Development
Scout Taylor
Communication Studies
Anika Maney
English
Julia Zumalt
Ethnic Studies
Victoria Siaumau
Graphic Communication
Christopher Jones
Graphic Communication
Whitney Knorp
History
Megan Hayes
Interdisciplinary Studies
Emily Allison
Journalism
Lauren Walike
Philosophy
David McCullough
Political Science
Isabella Abelgas
Psychology
Rebecca Luenser
Sociology
Naomi Root
Theatre and Dance
Isabella Ramirez
World Languages and Cultures
Jennifer Quint
CAL POLY ARTS AWARDS
Excellence in Original Work
Aaron Navarro, Interdisciplinary Studies
Excellence in Original Work
Jo Anna Edmison, Art and Design
Service to the Arts
Grantland Tracy, Theatre and Dance
2020
University Senior Recognition Awards
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Abibat Busola Rahman-Davies, Political Science
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Isabela Presedo-Floyd, Art and Design
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Brandon Roul, Political Science
Service to the Community
Fionna Fahey, Interdisciplinary Studies
Academic Excellence
Rebeca Almeida, Public Health and Ethnic Studies
Academic Excellence
Giselle Gutierrez-Marron, World Languages and Cultures
Student Diversity
Leilani Hemmings Pallay, Ethnic Studies
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Liberal Arts
Courtney Thompson
English MA
Caleb Nichols
History MA
Courtney Thompson
Psychology MS
Hannah Riley
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Timothy Edison Siler
Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography
Rose Perera
Art and Design
Cody Capella
Child Development
Irena Dezazzo
Comparative Ethnic Studies
Leilani Hemmings Pallay
Communication Studies
Kylie Clark
English
Alyiah Gonzales
English
Emma Zumbro
Graphic Communication
Caitlin Royston-Murphy
History
Kelly Barr
Interdisciplinary Studies
Fionna Fahey
Journalism
Samantha Spitz
Philosophy
Gianna Montaño Lucareli
Political Science
Brandon Roul
Psychology
Gabriel Damon Lavezzi
Sociology
Céline Bisson
Theatre Arts
Haley Purvis
World Languages and Cultures
Giselle Gutierrez-Marron
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Excellence in Original Work
Luke Francis Austin
Excellence in Adaptation
Samantha Boyarsky
Excellence in Adaptation
Evan Ricaurté
Service to the Arts
Tedmon Tran
2019
University Senior Recognition Awards
Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Liberal Arts
Elizabeth Esparza, Public Policy
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Jasmin Fashami, Political Science
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Fransicco Gaspar, Ethnic Studies and Sociology
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Brian Yañez-Gounod, History
Service to the Community
Johanna Cogen, Political Science
Academic Excellence
Emily Anderson, Graphic Communication
Academic Excellence
Elise Mahaffey, Child Development
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English MA
Gage Greenspan
History MA
Aill Wilson O'Connor
Psychology MA
Taylor Phillips
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Elizabeth Esparza
Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography
Lucinda Simpson
Art and Design
Hannah Travis
Child Development
Elise Mahaffey
Comparative Ethnic Studies
Carlos Gomez
Communication Studies
Emily Bernstein
English
Natalie Truong
Graphic Communication
Cecilia Voigt
History
Brian Yañez-Gounod
Journalism
Bianka Pantoja
Modern Languages and Literatures
Kalena Hermes
Philosophy
Amber Miller
Political Science
Amy Holmes
Psychology
Brooke Sasia
Sociology
Mia Alexander
Theatre Arts
Tricia Navigato
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Excellence in Original Work
Rachel Alman, Art and Design
Excellence in Adaptation
Maile Crowder, Biochemistry with Dance Minor
Service to the Arts
Katie Ettl, Political Science
2018
University Senior Recognition Awards
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Jasmine Mae "Minnie" Viera
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Natasha Nguyen
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Tyler Stockton
Service to the Community
Jose Lozano
Academic Excellence
Lauren Miller
Academic Excellence
Amanda Shrewsbury
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English MA
Daniel Reno
History MA
Anthony Soliman
Psychology MA
Trinity Berguia
Master's of Public Policy (MPP)
Philip Goodwin
Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography
Kira Evers
Art and Design
Anna Teiche
Child Development
Amanda Shrewsbury
Comparative Ethnic Studies
Jeremiah Hernandez
Communication Studies
Ashley Lekkerkerk
English
Rebecca Gates
Graphic Communication
Heather Collins
History
Tyler Lopez
Journalism
Michael Frank
Modern Languages and Literatures
Gwynn Birch
Philosophy
Armando Ruiz
Political Science
Lindsey Wallace
Psychology
Nicole Shanley
Sociology
Danielle Taber
Theatre Arts
Beatriz Pereira
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Excellence in Original Work
Thomas Stoeckinger, Art and Design
Service to the Arts
Sarah Dirk, Anthropology & Geography with Dance Minor
Service to the Arts
Noelle Merrihew, Art and Design
2017
University Senior Recognition Awards
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the University | Habib Placencia Adissi (Art and Design)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College | Camille Lethcoe (Communication Studies)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College | Nicole Hayashida (Sociology)
Service to the Community | Caroline Rein (Theatre Arts)
Academic Excellence | Emma Annabelle Welden (Communication Studies)
Outstanding Senior Awards
Theatre Arts | Antonio Mata
Sociology | Jennifer MacMartin
Psychology | Kaylene Lindsey Co
Political Science | Luana Mello
Philosophy | Carolyn Tingzon
Modern Languages & Literatures | Jasmine Elliott
Journalism | Leah Pezzetti Horner
History | Benjamin Aster
Graphic Communication | Lindsay Mitchell
English | Laura Parker
Comparative Ethnic Studies | Erica Claybrook
Communication Studies | Camille Lethcoe
Child Development | Anna Kei Black-Hogins
Art & Design | Habib Placencia Adissi
Anthropology & Geography | Stacey Olsen
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English | Shonna Davis
History | Crystal Smith-Knighton
Psychology | Jessica Gates
Public Policy | Nicole Angelini
CLA Club Council Awards
Student of the Year | Nicole Hayashida (Sociology)
Club of the Year | Communication Studies Club
Professor of the Year | Kelly Bennion (Psychology & Child Development)
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Service to the Arts | Antonio Mata (Theatre Arts)
Excellence in Original Work | Kate Meissner (Art and Design)
Excellence in Original Adaptation | Sabrina Orro (Theatre Arts)
2016
University Senior Recognition Awards
Service to the Community: Courtney Connor (Modern Languages and Literatures)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the University: Danielle Burton (Communication Studies) and Mehra Murad Gharibian (English; Ethnic Studies)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College: Naomi Catterlin (English) and Eunice Kim (Communication Studies)
Academic Excellence: Sevelyn VanRonk (Child Development)
Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography | Hannah MacDonald
Art and Design | Amy Loschiavo
Child Development | Sevelyn VanRonk
Communication Studies | Hayley Walker
Comparative Ethnic Studies | Mario Alberto Espinoza
English | Abigail Johnson
Graphic Communication | Hannah Giorgi
History | Solange Kiehlbauch
Journalism | Jacob Lauing
Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies | Jocelyn De Leon
Modern Languages and Literatures | Blaise Skibicki
Philosophy | Regina Hurley
Political Science | Cameron Hallin
Psychology | Annabelle Parr
Sociology | Austin McLaggan
Theatre Arts | Kimberlee Vandenburg
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English | Savannah Kathlene Pignatelli
History | Kevin McLaren
Psychology | Dyllan Coelho
Public Policy | Nestor Veloz-Passalacqua
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Service to the Arts: Trudy Vinson (Graphic Communication)
Excellence in Original Work: Tenney Rizzo (Art and Design) and Kimberlee Vandenburg (Theatre Arts)
CLA Club Council Awards
Student of the Year: Taylor Steinbeck (English)
Club of the Year: CLA Ambassadors
Professor of the Year: Chris Skiles (Communication Studies)
2015
University Senior Recognition Awards
Service to the Community: Kathleen Palmer (Anthropology and Geography)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the University: Gabrielle Amar (Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies) and Lauren Cool (Political Science)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College: Elizabeth DeVeny (Communication Studies)
Academic Excellence: Jordan Rowley (Philosophy)
Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography | Mike Johnson
Art and Design | Albert Chang
Child Development | Andrea Crump
Communication Studies | Elizabeth DeVeny
Comparative Ethnic Studies | Kou Xiong
English | Madeline Gorrell
Graphic Communication | Kayla McCarty
History | Soquel Filice
Journalism | Christina Favuzzi
Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies | Jessica Uibel
Modern Languages and Literatures | Nicole Beaudoin
Philosophy | Jordan Rowley
Political Science | Ashley Stephens
Psychology | James Sofranko
Sociology | Sarah Dornish
Theatre Arts | Melissa Frye
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English | Sarah Horne
History | Amy Hart
Psychology | Sarah Taniyama
Public Policy | Aleah Klingenberg
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Service to the Arts
Amanda Peterson (Graphic Communication)
Excellence in Original Work
Corey Hable (Music) and Lauren Manning (Art & Design)
CLA Club Council Awards
Student of the Year
Jeff Thomson (Political Science)
Club of the Year
CLA Ambassadors
Professor of the Year
Shelley Hurt (Political Science)
2014
University Senior Recognition Awards
Service to the Community
Ethan Lockwood (Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the University
Daniel Barkin Brosnahan (Modern Languages and Literatures)
Contributions to the Objectives & Public Image of the College
Jerusha Beebe (Psychology) and Elijah Williams (English)
Academic Excellence
Jenna Davis (Communication Studies) and Camille Zumbro (Child Development)
Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography | Sara Hannigan
Art and Design | Ali Albiani
Child Development | Camille Zumbro
Communication Studies | Jenna Davis
Comparative Ethnic Studies | Jewelea Rivas
English | Elijah Williams
Graphic Communication | Taylor McIntyre
History | Nicola Williams
Journalism | Sean McMinn
Liberal Arts and Engineering Studies | Ethan Lockwood
Modern Languages and Literatures | Daniel Barkin Brosnahan
Philosophy | David Zollinger
Political Science | Joi Sullivan
Psychology | Sarah Dougherty
Sociology | Kailey Payne
Theatre Arts | Torin Lusebrink
Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English | Kirsten Kensinger
History | Meredith Andre
Psychology | Rachel Robertson
Public Policy | Christina Lefevre Latner
Cal Poly Arts Awards
Service to the Arts
Ali Albiani (Art and Design)
Excellence in Original Work
Bryn Hobson (Art and Design) and Elijah Williams (English)
CLA Club Council Awards
Student of the Year
David Broekelschen (Political Science)
Club of the Year
Political Science Club
Professor of the Year
Jasna Jovanovic (Psychology and Child Development)
2013
University Senior Recognition Awards – CLA Awardees
Academic Excellence
Jenny Michelfelder (Art and Design)
Service to the Off-Campus Community
Brian McMahon (Psychology)
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the University
Connie Ng (Sociology)
Contributions to the Objectives and Public Image of the College
Elise Erb (History)
CLA Outstanding Senior Awards
Anthropology and Geography | Sophia Heick
Art and Design | Jenny Michelfelder
Child Development | Brieana Higley-Anderson
Communication Studies | Elizabeth Sancimino
English | Keren Scarlat
Ethnic Studies | Isabel Montenegro
Graphic Communication | Rosie Bubb
History | Andrew (Ondy) Pagan
Journalism | Kaytlyn Leslie
Modern Languages and Literatures | Christopher Hughes
Philosophy | Henry Buster Brown
Political Science | Molly Pon
Psychology | Brian McMahon
Social Sciences | Veronica Kontilis
Sociology | Lauren Rosenberg
Theatre Arts | Gabrielle Koizumi
CLA Outstanding Graduate Student Awards
English | Erika M. Pedersen
History | Hilda Iorga
Psychology | Callie Rose Boller
Public Policy | Sarah Yuko Schneider
2013 Cal Poly Arts Awards
Service to the Arts
Kevin Capacia (Music)
Gabrielle Koizumi (Theatre Arts)
Colin Keane, Claire Marshall, Kimberly Low (English)
Excellence in Original Work
Misty Moyle (Biology major, Dance and Women’s and Gender Studies minors)
CLA Club Council Awards
Student of the Year
Elise Erb (History)
Club of the Year
Communication Studies Club (Communication Studies)
Professor of the Year
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