The University of Maine at Presque Isle celebrated its 2025 Awards Ceremony, presenting awards, scholarships and other academic honors to more than 40 students. The annual awards ceremony includes student awards for outstanding achievement in academic areas, scholarship announcements, student leadership awards, and the recognition of UMPI’s student government leaders. The Distinguished Teaching Award and Distinguished Staff Award also are given during the event.

College of Professional Programs

  • Outstanding Post-Baccalaureate Education Student Award: Natalie Butler
  • Outstanding Secondary Education Major Award: Kaylee Brzezinski
  • Outstanding Elementary Education Major: Rebecca Book
  • Outstanding Physical Education Major: Brecken Sargent
  • Outstanding Exercise Science Major: Myles Jones (Fitness and Wellness), Charlie Mellick (Exercise Science Pre-Healthcare/PTA ), Lexi Ireland (Exercise Science/PTA) & Olivia Riitano (Exercise Science – Pre-Healthcare)
  • Erica Hemphill Memorial Award: Kristin Ray
  • Outstanding Social Work Student: Miriah Fournier & Kaylyn Hewitt
  • Maine Policy Scholar: Danielle DeMerchant
  • Outstanding Criminal Justice Major Award: Gavin Vining
  • Outstanding Accounting Major Award: Geng Ye
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Accounting: Cassie Morrell
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Management & Leadership: Xavier McAtee
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Recreation: Emma McNally

College of Arts & Sciences

  • University Times Advisor Award: Belen Dougherty
  • English Book Award: Belen Dougherty
  • Fine Art Talent Award for Outstanding Studio Achievement: Winter Garrett
  • Outstanding History & Political Science Major: Nicholas Hammond
  • YourPace History & Political Science Major Award: Karly Santangelo & Joshua Fiedler
  • Outstanding Online History & Political Science Major Award: Jovi Hillman
  • Outstanding Psychology Student: Alexis Engel
  • Outstanding Biology Student 2024-2025: Cherish Cole
  • Outstanding Biology Graduate 2024: Lexus Currier & Makaila Beck
  • 2024-2025 Outstanding Graduate in Agricultural Science & Agribusiness: Alyssa Nightingale
  • 2024-2025 Outstanding Student(s) in Environmental Science & Sustainability: Ben Snow, Joseph Ryan, Sierra Bryant & Wyatt Braun
  • Ascending Computer Science Student 2024-2025: Chandler White & Mayan Pratt
  • Outstanding Computer Science Graduate 2025: Catherine McDevitt

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

  • Humanities Scholarship Award: Lorelei MacIntosh
  • Math/Science Scholarship Award: Ryan Sonderman
  • Ruel Parks Memorial Scholarship: Kennen Bean

Student Leadership Awards

  • Student Organization of the Year Award: Student Organization of Social Workers (SOSW)
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award: Shawna Traugh
  • Civic Engagement & Involvement Award: Kristin Ray
  • Rising Star of the Year Award: Kadence Dow
  • Outstanding Student Leader Award: Maddie Buzza
  • UMPI Spirit Award: Allen Morrell
  • Resident Assistant of the Year Award: Josh Bowers

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY & STAFF AWARDS

  • Distinguished Faculty Award: Stacey Emery
  • Distinguished Staff Award: Miranda Cole

Student Government Association Scholarships

  • Alan Arman Memorial Scholarship: Aleix Moreno
  • Monica G. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship: Ryan Lemire
  • T.W. Morrison Scholarship: Avery VonKadich
  • Steven Edward Eagles Memorial Scholarship: Aubrey Sinclair

Student Government Association Members, 2024-2025

  • President: Ashton Henry
  • Vice President: Sean Lee
  • Secretary: Cat Hoffman
  • Treasurer: Sal Dean
  • Senator: Alec Brooks
  • Senator: Ryan Sonderman
  • Senator: Ethan Whitty
  • Senator: Joshua Bowers
  • Senator: Cathy Ryder
  • Senator: Brye Clark
  • UMPI Student Rep. to UMS BOT: Kadence Dow
  • Owl Productions Chair: Jackman Daigle