Sport Management Honors Students, Alumni at Annual Banquet

May 20, 2024

St. John Fisher University students, family members, and sport management faculty gathered at Oak Hill Country Club at the end of the spring semester to celebrate student and alumni achievements.

Fisher alumnus Frank Carnevale offers advice to current sport management students during the program's annual banquet.

Gabe Irwin ’24, Collin Mesick ’24, Daniel Rochell Olano ’24, Adrian Sienko ’24, and Patrick Smith ’24 were recognized for their induction into Chi Sigma Mu, the national sport honor society.

A number of students were also given awards, including:

  • Academic Achievement Award in Sport Management: Brandon Makowski ’24
  • Student of the Year: Adrian Sienko ’24
  • Junior of the Year: Andrew Brandt ’25
  • Sophomore of the Year: Elijah Williams ’26
  • Freshman of the Year: Chloe Ward ’27
  • Minor of the Year: Johnny Aiello ’25
  • Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Scholarship Award Winners: Morgan Collazo ’25 and Carmen Jorgensen ’25.

In addition, the department recognized students who were honored at the recent Cardinal Awards, including:

  • First-Year Student of the Year: Ryan Rothberg ’27
  • DIII Athlete of the Year: Claire Kruszka ‘24
  • Club Athlete of the Year: Brandon Makowski ’24

At the banquet, the department also honored Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix as the Sport Organization of the Year. The award was accepted by program alumnus Frank Carnevale ’17, manager of corporate partnerships. Following the award presentation, Carnevale sat down for a question-and-answer session with Dr. Katharine Burakowski, assistant professor and chair of the department. He shared his experiences as a student, how he leveraged his early career opportunities to work in one of the most exciting sports environments in the world, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.

“We always have such a great time gathering at Oak Hill Country Club with our students, parents, friends, and alumni to celebrate the year and share how much has been accomplished in the classroom and at internship sites,” Burakowski said. “To be able to honor a deserving organization and distinguished alumnus like Frank, and to honor our graduating seniors, really makes the night quite special for everyone involved.”