Penn State Scranton Student Government President Gavan Quimby at this year's Student Recognition Dinner, which honors the achievements of students,student clubs and organizations, and staff and faculty throughout the academic year.
DUNMORE, Pa. — Penn State Scranton celebrated the achievements of its student leaders, clubs and organizations at the annual Student Recognition Dinner, which honors students for their leadership, engagement and service to the campus community.
Justin Dorneman, class of 2024 in corporate communications, served as keynote speaker and shared his experiences as a student leader and how his involvement on campus transformed him into the professional he is today. He encouraged the students at the dinner to continue striving for excellence and making meaningful impacts within the campus and local communities.
Photos from the 2025 Student Recognition Awards Dinner are available on Penn State Scranton’s Flickr site for free viewing and downloading.
2025 Student Awards and Honorees
Lauren Sharpe received the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award, which is given to the student who has most improved the reputation of the University through extracurricular activities.
Gavan Quimby received the Patrick J. Rose Award for Excellence in Student Leadership and Service, which recognizes students who have excelled in leadership and service to the campus community.
Halle O’Neil received the Penn State Alumni Association Greater Scranton Chapter’s Pride of the Lions Award, which recognizes a student who qualities of leadership, scholarship, citizenship and character have positively influenced fellow students.
Peer Mentor Awards: Matthew Coggins, Rhiannon Depew, Christian Dructor, Julian Giglio, Austin Mousley, Halle O’Neil, Brenda Olmedo Francesca Orellana, Om Patel, Gavan Quimby, Leah Rippy, Mackenzie Sheatler, Connor Sheruda and Zamarra Vrabel.
Best THON Weekend Supporters: Brett Gulbin, Maya Hayden, Adam Horan, Delilah Jones, Paul Krzan, Airiana Scarfo, Conner Sheruda, Michael Storms and Jacob Webb Alternative Spring Break Recognition: Alexiana Alvarez, Quinise Armstrong, Hannah Aston, Saige Duncan, Brittny Francisco, Philippe Teyssonniere De Gramont, Delilah Jones, Ivan Kayumov, Leah Kellogg, Jayden Maher, Dylan Newcomer, Deana Nieves, Ashley Reyes, Alexlania De La Rosa, Ayden Schwesinger and Christopher Voka.
Unsung Hero Awards: Rose Moral, Francesca Orellana, Binni Nileshkumar Patel and Jacob Webb
Above and Beyond Award: Grant Olsen, Gavan Quimby and Zamarra Vrabel
The Rising Star Awards: Greg Ambres and Michael Storms
Good Samaritan Award Winners: Jazmine Hamilton, Delilah Jones, Deana Nieves and Christopher Voka
That Shake Place Student of the Year Award: Paul Krzan
Recognize SAF Members: Hannah Aston, Delilah Jones, Sherly Lin, Dylan Newcomer, Grant Olsen, Binni Patel and Jacob Webb
Student Facility Fee Committee: Connor DelRosso, Drew Harsche, Leah Kellogg, Gavan Quimby, Josephine Sesay, Kalyssa Shedd and Isabella Waters
Student Senators:
- Biology: Jason Daloul Nirajan Ghalay and Philippe Teyssonniere de Gramont
- Business: Drew Harsche, Hamim Reza and Kalyssa Shedd
- Corporate Communication: Charisse Lamothe
- Human Development and Family Studies: Skylar Bower and Rose Morel
- Information Sciences and Technology: Daniel Chabla, Anthony Conforti, Greg Harrington, Adam Horan and Aiden Ly
- Mechanical Engineering: Joshua Carter, Divya Patelm, Philippe Teyssonniere de Gramont and Christopher Voka
- Nursing: Briana Dawkins, Makayla Seeram and Alexandra Wardach
- Psychology: Quinise Armstrong
- Special Award for Student Senators: Elizabeth Alin and Nicholas Lowe, senators for English
Club Awards:
- Always There Award: Shovan (Intervarsity)
- Best Club Project: Gardening Club, for their contributions to the Agricultural Enrichment Project
- Best Club THON Contribution: League of Extraordinary Gamers
- Best Off-Campus Club: Bowling Club
- Best Startup Club: Dungeons and Dragons
- Club Event of the Year: IST Club, for the Lego Titanic Building Marathon
- Cultural Excellence Award: Intervarsity
- Cultural Event of the Year: Indian Student Association
- Excellence in Diversity: Francesca Orellana
- Excellent Service to Students Staff Award: Michele Nicoteri
- Fastest THON Fundraiser: Engineering Club and IST Club
- Most Creative Club: Engineering Club
- Outstanding Educational Program Award: League of Extraordinary Gamers
2025 Learning Center Tutors:
- Level 3 — Completed at least 30 hours of training and 75 hours of tutoring: Halle O’Neil, Alex Whittaker and Zamarra Vrabel
- Level 2 — Completed at least 20 hours of training and 50 hours of tutoring: Matt Brown, Darla Lattimer and Peter McDonough
- Level 1 — Completed a minimum of 10 hours of tutor training and 25 hours of tutoring: Alexis Colasurdo, Philippe Teyssonniere De Gramont, Greg Harrington and Ayman Mansuri
- Certificate Level — Completed initial tutor training and tutored this year: Kaylyn Buonpastore, Nirajan Ghalay, Drew Harsche, Thomas Milutinovic, Jacquelin Pichardo, Binni Patel, Prachi Patel, Caroline Skoff and Connor Sheruda
Writing Center Tutors
- Level 3 -—Taylor Belknap, Rowan Mulligan, River Moon, Halle O’Neil and Jemya Wilson
- Level 1 and Certificate Level — Kenesha Busby, Olivia Devore and Maxine Mendia
Student Government Association (SGA) Executive Board Awards
SGA Board for 2024-25:
- President: Gavan Quimby
- Vice President: Conner Sheruda
- Chief of Staff: Aidan Clarke
- Chief Justice: Brett Gulbin
- Treasurer: Olivia Lorenzetti
- Public Relations: Paul Krzan
The 2025-26 Student Government Association Board will be:
- President: Gavan Quimby
- Vice President: Conner Sheruda
- Chief Justice: Brett Gulbin
- Treasurer: Olivia Lorenzetti
- Public Relations: Paul Krzan
