Honors and Awards
May 22, 2005


STUDENT SERVICES AWARDS

Leonard J. Knuth Trustee's Award: Melissa Navia
Given to the full-time student graduating with the highest scholastic average in the class of 2005 with 55% or more credits taken at NYIT

Frank R. Jaklitsch Memorial Award: Franklin Aaron
For outstanding leadership in extracurricular activities, Central Islip Campus

Estelle Ormont Award: Franklin Aaron
For outstanding extracurricular activity and/or special effort related to the student's field of interest

Martin Luther King Jr. Award: Keasha Guerrier
For outstanding contribution to the minority community at NYIT

Valerie Sanfratello Award: Janelle Gillam
Awarded to the Central Islip student who has contributed significantly to the enhancement of Greek life on campus

COMMUNICATIONS ARTS GRADUATE PROGRAM

John J. Theobald Graduate Achievement Award: Simone Mashhadian
For outstanding scholarship and service


MATHEMATICS

Eugene Odin Memorial Awar: Motsumi Motlotle
For achievement in mathematics


ENGLISH

Technical Writing Award: Melissa C. Navia
For excellence in technical writing

Ann McLaughlin Award: Melissa C. Navia
For outstanding scholarship in English

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Interdisciplinary Studies Award: David Guy, Jonathan Lawniczak, Kathleen Palivoda, Candida Rodriquez
For outstanding scholarship and overall achievement


SOCIAL SCIENCES

Social Sciences Award: Jason Bukovinsky
For excellence in a degree program in social sciences

Chung S. Lee Memorial Scholarship: John DiBenedetto
For majors in Political Science, established in memory of Dr. Chung S. Lee, Professor of Political Science at NYIT


FINE ARTS

Certificate For Art-Faculty Award: Louie Aragon, Martin Luque
To the student who has shown distinction and promise in the field of fine arts

Certificate in Teacher Education, Fine Arts: Suzanne Setter
For excellence in teacher education

Graphic Design Faculty Award: Stefano Cassarino, Christine Dadic
For outstanding achievement in graphic design

Computer Graphics Faculty Award: Joseph Distefano, Moshe Swed
For excellence in computer graphics

Award for Outstanding Service to the Fine Arts Department: Ronald Gomes, Suzanne Montefinise

Faculty Award for Best Animation Project: John Richard Dayao, Gabriel Every

Faculty Award for Best Web Design Project: William Schmidt, Thanaporn Tienauchariya

Fine Art Department Chairperson Award: Jessica Lee
Awarded to the student with the highest academic record in the major

The Marvin Horowitz Sculpture Award: Eric Dickinson, Martin Luque
Awarded to the student who excels in the discipline of digital sculpture

The Valdis Kupris Painting Award: John Richard Dayao, Peter Karnik
Awarded to the student who excels in the discipline of digital painting

The Cornelius Scholl Photography Award: Li-Hsien Cheng,Bartosz Kolodziejczyk
Awarded to the student who excels in the discipline of digital photography

ADVERTISING

Charles J. Kambourian Advertising Leadership Award: Jennifer Tuorto
Given to a student who shows great promise in the field of advertising

Philip Miele Memorial Award: Rita Padilla
For excellence in public relations and/or advertising

Advertising Copy Award: Aurelien Jemma, Kimberly Chin Hing
For outstanding skill in advertising writing

Advertising Design Award: Jennifer Tuorto
For excellence in advertising design

Advertising Leadership Award: Janelle Gillam
For outstanding leadership in management of professional and academic advertising projects

Advertising Presentation Award: Antoinette Rosolino
For the most outstanding presentation skills

John R. Mazey Memorial Award: Emely Rivas, Jennifer Tuorto
For an outstanding, professional advertising project

Media Production Award: Jason Gorbea
For an outstanding media production


COMMUNICATION ARTS

William M. Altman Award: Carlos Miguez
For high academic standing and all-around excellence

Neal Martin Cohen Memorial Award: Patrick Fisher
For outstanding work in the field of broadcasting

Communication Arts Award: Delphine Gruau, Scott Kraft
For high academic average

Regina Greene Service Award: Courtney Oates
For dedication and service to the Communication Arts program

Frank Spreeman Memorial Award: Rafael De Jesus III
For high academic standing and outstanding work in the field of public relations

J. Jack Brown Memorial Award: Tara Boneilllo
For excellence in the film specialization

Lee Morrison Memorial Award: Lucia Bosco, Francois-Xavier Oxeda
For overall excellence in the field of radio

Edith Wigutow Memorial Award: Yehoram Houri
For scholarship and all-around excellence

New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Scholarship Award: Elizabeth Allen, Anike Egbetokum
Given to students who excel and show promise in the area of television