Cardinal Awards Celebrate Student Life at Fisher
The Student Government Association (SGA) rolled out the red carpet to celebrate a year of active clubs and organizations, creative events, and students who contributed to the fabric of student life on campus.
The annual Cardinal Awards, held on Wednesday, Apil 9, offered the Fisher community a chance to recognize the accomplishments of campus leaders and student organizations throughout the year.
During the ceremony, SGA President Brooke Chase recapped a year full of success.
“This ceremony celebrates the hard work and dedication you contribute to our campus community each and every day. The Fisher community is a special group and your efforts make all the difference,” she told the crowd. “I want to recognize the SGA e-board for all their hard work. This team has gone above and beyond to advocate for their peers and always strive to make Fisher a great place for all. I am incredibly proud of the work completed by the SGA this past year and I am grateful I had the privilege to work alongside many of these amazing student leaders.”
Dr. Matha Thorton, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, also offered remarks.
“This year, we’ve seen clubs and organizations thrive in new ways—hosting events that drew record audiences, launching initiatives that made a real and tangible impact, and supporting one another through both challenges and triumphs,” she said. “And all of it was powered by you—your ideas, your energy, your commitment. Thank you. We are so very proud of you.”
Proof of a successful year was seen in the robust awards program, which included dozens of nominations for 22 award categories. This year’s winners include:
- First-Year of the Year: Emma Cottet
- Sophomore of the Year: Kyle Green
- Junior of the Year: Luke Brandow
- Senior of the Year: Carlee Elliott
- Fisher Dining Employee of the Year: Juana Martinez, Ward-Haffey Dining Hall
- Fisher Location of the Year: Murphy Hall
- Faculty of the Year: Ron Sicker, assistant professor of practice, School of Business
- Staff Member of the Year: Sarah Mancini-Goebert, assistant director, Office of Campus Ministry
- Best Department of the Year: Business
- Club of the Year: Athlete 2 Athlete
- Event of the Year: Black Student Union Black Excellence Gala
- Club Advisor of the Year: Chelsea Marshall, assistant director of multicultural affairs
- Collaboration of the Year: Flower Bouquet Making, organized by the Psychology Club and The Body Talk
- The Dr. Marlowe V.N. Washington Impact Award: Victoria Howard
- The Rob Ruehl Cardinal Civic and Community Engagement Award: Emoni Griffin
- Fisher DIII Athlete of the Year: Sidney Tomasso
- Fisher Club Athlete of the Year: Jenna Hoffman
- Coach of the Year: Coach Chris Keyes, Fisher Football
- Academic Achievement Award: Sara Woytowicz
- Student Publication of the Year: Marissa Terech and Emma Muchow, Pig Tales and Poemas with Mia La Cerdita
- Goodest Boy/Dog of the Year: Maverick
- R.T. Award for Arts & Refined Talents: Lily Gottstine