The 55th annual Student Awards Recognition online program
LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus celebrated student achievement over the 2020–21 academic year in the 55th annual Student Awards Recognition Program, published online in lieu of the traditional banquet.
“This past academic year has been unlike any we’ve ever experienced,” said Charles Patrick, chancellor and chief academic officer, in a video message featured in the online program.
“It has forced us to face a unique challenge, and I strongly believe that our students will emerge from this experience better prepared to face life’s many unexpected challenges. What I’ve witnessed our students accomplish in the 2020–21 academic year was profound, even inspiring.”
Penn State Fayette congratulates all award recipients, including:
Campus academic awards
Administration of Justice Student of the Year Award
Justin Salom
James E. Work Memorial Award in Agriculture
Adam Mucha
Jerome Joseph Guzy Memorial Art Award
Drawing: Joshua Simon, "Self Portrait"
Painting: Josephine Pindro, "Disjointed"
Business Student of the Year Award, Associate in Business Administration
Jarred Provance
Business Student of the Year Award, Bachelor of Science in Business
Iman Young
Corporate Communications Student of the Year Award
Carlie Durst
Engineering Student of the Year Award
Bret Leskinen
Engineering Technology Student of the Year Award
Erik Pietrantoni
Human Development and Family Studies Student of the Year Award
Emily Franks
Math Student of the Year Award
Luke Smearcheck
Physical Therapy Assistant Student of the Year Award
Casey Falcon
Project and Supply Chain Management Student of the Year Award
Benjamin Ream
Psychology Student of the Year Award
Kaylee Aaron
Life Sciences Student of the Year Award
Ryan Swartz
Physical Sciences Student of the Year Award
Derek D'Annolfo Brittany Nelson
University awards
Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award: Kaylee Aaron
Established in 1971, the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award recognizes students from each of the Penn State Undergraduate Campuses whose outstanding qualities of character, scholarship, leadership, and citizenship have positively influenced the campus and University community.
President’s Freshman Award: Abigail Bellina, Anthony Bertram, Austin Brundege, Kenadi Erdely, Donata Heckman, Alexis Hull, Emily Jenkins, Joshua Krause, Alysha Lessman, Jacob Levendosky, Sarabeth Miner, Megan O'Brien, Josephine Pindro, Kaitlyn Scripp, Luke Smearcheck
The President’s Freshman Award is presented annually to students who have earned a 4.00 cumulative grade-point average based on at least 12 graded credits.
Campus merit awards
David J. Leone Memorial Leadership Award: Braydon Nitkiewicz
The David J. Leone Memorial Leadership Award honors outstanding leadership in an on-campus student organization by an undergraduate engineering student.
Dennis Hippo Memorial Award: Emily Franks, Tyler Zelenick
Established in 1970, the Dennis Hippo Memorial Award recognizes students who exemplify the attributes of Dennis Hippo in the areas of leadership, academic persistence, engagement, service, and altruism.
Drozd Family Humanitarian Assistance and Community Service Award: J'Taya Pirl
The Drozd Family Humanitarian Assistance and Community Service Award recognizes outstanding achievement by undergraduate students who have given of themselves by performing community service and/or humanitarian assistance to their community, state, country, and/or other nations affected by catastrophic natural events.
Port Family Public Service Award: Hayley White
The Port Family Public Service Award recognizes a student who has volunteered or assisted in public service programs within the campus or regional community.
Club of the Year Award: Multicultural Student Association (MSA)
The Club of the Year Award recognizes a student-run organization that has contributed outstanding service to the campus, regional, and/or global community.
For more information and the full list of winners, visit the 2021 Student Academic Awards online gallery.
