Students, Faculty, and Staff Honored at Spring Awards
On Wednesday, May 3, the Castleton community gathered for the annual Castleton Awards Ceremony. Students, faculty, and staff were recognized for their success in academics, athletics, student life, and more.
The event culminated with the presentation of the Caroline Woodruff Award, given annually to the individual or individuals who have consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff’s qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. The award is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve, and this year was given to Joseph Kinney.
A complete list of award winners is below.
| Academic Excellence Awards | |
| The Academic Excellence Award is given annually to a student who is deemed the top student in his or her major. | |
|---|---|
| Art | Charlotte Morrison |
| Business Administration | Ikay Ekeji |
| Criminal Justice | Ethan Kelleher |
| Education | Rileigh Steinhour |
| English | Stephanie Hull |
| History, Geography, Economics & Politics | Michael Angers |
| Physical Education | Eric Maxham |
| Mathematics | Shayla Lawrence |
| Media & Communication | Luke McGee |
| Music | Jennifer Dekalb |
| Natural Science | Jacob Henderson |
| Exercise and Health Science | Wayne Alexander |
| Nursing | Mauri Simonds |
| Psychological Sciences | Ava Tardel |
| Resort & Hospitality Management | Sophia Clements |
| Social Work | Molly Austin |
| Sociology | Madelyn Cote |
| Theater Arts | Vidur Katyal |
| Student Government Association Awards | |
| Media Award | |
|---|---|
| Member of The Spartan newspaper or Castleton internet radio who has demonstrated leadership, commitment, and passion. | Lily Doton |
| Club of the Year | |
| Student organization whose vitality, creativity, and commitment has enriched the quality of student life. | Frogs and Toads Comedy |
| New Club Recognition Award | |
| New student organization that through its vitality, creativity, and commitment has enriched the quality of student life at Castleton. | Muticultural Club |
| Executive Board Recognition Award | |
| SGA member who has shown outstanding devotion to their job, activity, or position. | Ikay Ekeji |
| Coach of the Year | |
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Part-time or full-time coach who has generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. |
Emily Lowell |
| Outstanding First-Year Award | |
| First-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the freshmen class and Castleton community. | Hunter Day |
| Outstanding Second-Year Award | |
| Second-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the sophomore class and Castleton community. | Zack Durr |
| Outstanding Third-Year Award | |
| Third-year student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the junior class and Castleton community. | Wesley Simard |
| Outstanding Graduate Award | |
| Graduating student who has contributed time, dedication, and enthusiasm to the senior class and Castleton community. | Shayla Lawrence |
| Outstanding Non-traditional Student Award | |
| Non-traditional student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Pamela McCullough |
| Outstanding International Student Award | |
| An international student that is active on campus, positive, ready to learn, and eager to help. | Ashlesha Mainali |
| Outstanding New Faculty/Staff Award | |
| A new faculty member who has contributed to student life through campus involvement. | Taylor Tobias |
| Outstanding Faculty Award | |
| Faculty member who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students, and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Mr. Bill Wiles |
| Outstanding Staff Award | |
| Staff member who has contributed considerable time, energy, and support to the SGA. | Jim Stuart |
| Delegate of the Year | |
| SGA delegate whose involvement in the SGA, service on committees, and volunteerism is outstanding. | Phil Kluge |
| Leonard Johnson Alumni Award | |
| Castleton alumni who have gone above and beyond their job description in service to the University community. | Jessica Duncan |
| Awareness Award | |
| Students, faculty, or staff who have gone above and beyond to educate the community on diversity, equity, global awareness, or similar issues. | Taylor Cohen |
| Community Service Award | |
| Outstanding volunteer service to the Castleton/Rutland County community. | Mary Droege |
| Community Advisor Award | |
| Any community advisor who goes above and beyond to create community and strong relationships on campus. | Emily Benz |
| Good Citizen Award | |
| Recognition of devotion to the welfare of the University and outstanding performance as a campus leader. | Cameron Wecott, Haley Lassen |
| Distinguished Service Award | |
| Distinguished service in activities, and exhibits abilities and qualities of leadership, conscientiousness, dependability, and interest in the University community and its function. | Perri Chiadika, Jacob Henderson |
| Military Personnel Award | |
| An honorary award in recognition of the service of any Castleton student, faculty, staff, or administrator who is a veteran or has served in any branch of the military. | Trevor MacAloney |
| 343 Award | |
| Recognition of any Castleton student who has shown immense school spirit and is actively involved in various clubs, groups, or activities on campus. | Adam Shard, Thomas Harris |
| Graduate Assistant Award | |
| A graduate assistant who has demonstrated a sincere interest in the welfare of students and generously contributed time, energy, and support to the student body. | Gordon Brown |
| Athletic Awards | |
| Coaches Awards | |
|---|---|
| Top male and female varsity athletes who have shown leadership, determination, sportsmanship, coachability, willingness to give of oneself, and have a sense of responsibility to the team, coach, and University throughout the year. | James Rodriguez,Birgit Kinneberg |
| Rocky Mezzetta Award | |
| Male athlete in recognition of determination, drive to improve athletic skills, coachability, and team leadership. | Michael Angers |
| Sharon Brown Memorial Award | |
| Female athlete who relates well to peers and coach, shows a desire to learn and excel, demonstrates dedication, persistence, and team leadership. Must carry a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Emily Harris |
| Mary Ellen Evans Award | |
| Most outstanding female athlete who has played four years in one sport; must provide service to the University community and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. | Kaitlin Bardellini |
| John Young Memorial Award | |
| Male or female basketball player who shows great leadership and outstanding offensive abilities. This individual must have a positive attitude and is interested in pursuing a degree in teaching or interested in coaching in the future. | Elise Magro |
| Student Life Awards | |
| University Service Awards | |
| Students who have made outstanding contributions to Castleton through their participation in various extracurricular activities. | Emily Benz, Michael Angers, Ashlesha Mainali |
| Abel E. Leavenworth Leadership Award | |
| Outstanding student leader who exemplifies Abel Leavenworth's characteristics of warmth, integrity, strong principles, and wise counsel. | Perry Ragouzis, Adsel Sparrow |
| Caroline Woodruff Award | |
| This is the highest honor that a student leader can achieve at Castleton. The Caroline Woodruff Award goes to an individual who has consistently exemplified Dr. Woodruff's qualities of leadership, creativity, resourcefulness, and dedication to Castleton. | Joseph Kinney |
