Campus Life Leadership Awards
The Campus Life Leadership Awards celebrate the phenomenal contributions Sacred Heart University students make across campus and within the greater community through their involvement in and out of the classroom.
Awards
The Pioneer Awards
These four awards are given to first year, sophomore, junior and senior students who have contributed greatly to the enhancement of the SHU community through their roles as leaders and continually go above and beyond expectations. In addition to their campus involvement, they foster positive relationships with the campus community and their peers.
A cumulative GPA of 2.5 and full-time undergraduate standing are required.
- 1996-1997 Rayna Smith
- 1997-1998 Caitlin Hurley
- 1998-1999 Victor Postemski
- 1999-2000 Tom Pesce
- 2000-2001 Steve Brine
- 2001-2002 Krystal Couture
- 2002-2003 Vincent Wynne III
- 2003-2004 Christina Piazza
- 2004-2005 Shaun Mitchell
- 2005-2006 Kaitlin Mulqueen
- 2006-2007 Karlyn Grasso
- 2007-2008 Kelly Leather
- 2008-2009 Mario Valenti
- 2009-2010 Mia James
- 2010-2011 Connor Cassidy
- 2011-2012 Connor Frizzell
- 2012-2013 Ayesha Nomani
- 2013-2014 Theresa Fletcher
- 2014-2015 Manuela Contreras
- 2015-2016 Kirsten Cunha
- 2016-2017 Lauren Lyver
- 2017-2018 Mario Cimino
- 2018-2019 Olivia Chaponis
- 2019-2020 Samantha DeLiguori
- 2020-2021 Brad Hutchison
- 2021-2022 Alyssa Pallatto
- 2022-2023 Justin Hillis
- 1996-1997 Heidi Zommer
- 1997-1998 Ted Miller
- 1998-1999 Gabe Goodine
- 1999-2000 Kristy Pacelli
- 2000-2001 Michelle Hubbard
- 2001-2002 Sabine Auguste
- 2002-2003 Beth Coyne
- 2003-2004 Danya Jimenez
- 2004-2005 James Daly
- 2005-2006 Laura Murphy
- 2006-2007 Lauren Corso
- 2007-2008 Mike Fazzino
- 2008-2009 Robert Napolitano
- 2009-2010 Eddie Kennedy
- 2010-2011 Javier Vidal
- 2011-2012 Kate Gallagher
- 2012-2013 Nicole Gittleman
- 2013-2014 Cory Rivera
- 2014-2015 Adyel Duran
- 2015-2016 Heena Damania
- 2016-2017 Alison Heffler
- 2017-2018 Anthony Smith
- 2018-2019 Cristina Pietromonaco
- 2019-2020 Maisy Carvalho
- 2020-2021 Abby Theroux
- 2021-2022 Daniel Gonzalez
- 2022-2023 Victoria Tabulov
- 1996-1997 Doug Knowe
- 1997-1998 Tom McCabe
- 1998-1999 Gia Vacca
- 1999-2000 Tom Wuestkamp
- 2000-2001 Marvin Royal
- 2001-2002 Tom Pesce
- 2002-2003 Colleen McCormick
- 2003-2004 Mike Hougasian
- 2004-2005 Michael Johnson
- 2005-2006 Heather McKillop
- 2006-2007 Kelly Parks
- 2007-2008 Amy Dion
- 2008-2009 Ted Fifield
- 2009-2010 Stephanie Valentino
- 2010-2011 Bill Haug
- 2011-2012 Ariel David
- 2012-2013 Samantha Novack
- 2013-2014 Jill Newell
- 2014-2015 Lily DiPaola
- 2015-2016 Shauna Santos-Dempsey
- 2016-2017 Cory Robinson
- 2017-2018 Julia Caiazzo
- 2018-2019 Robert Allingham
- 2019-2020 Alessandra Leone
- 2020-2021 Benjamin Bello
- 2021-2022 Allyson Ferreira
- 2022-2023 Hannah Alexanian
- 1996-1997 Deirdre Eller
- 1997-1998 Eric Wood
- 1998-1999 Mike Dutton
- 1999-2000 Amy Macauley
- 2000-2001 Becky Barnum
- 2001-2002 Sara Steinnecker
- 2002-2003 Amy Ricci
- 2003-2004 Gillian Weisman
- 2004-2005 Ray Mencio
- 2005-2006 Jenna Molloy
- 2006-2007 Diana Bramante
- 2007-2008 Amanda DeMatteis
- 2008-2009 Lauren Corso
- 2009-2010 Kaitlin Higgins
- 2010-2011 Jaclyn Bellino
- 2011-2012 Brian Harrison
- 2012-2013 Sara Gerrity
- 2013-2014 Connor Cassidy
- 2014-2015 Jessica Laflam
- 2015-2016 Emily Archacki
- 2016-2017 Allison Imhoff
- 2017-2018 Samantha Pignatelli
- 2018-2019 Lauren Petrozzi
- 2019-2020 Denisse Rodriguez
- 2020-2021 Alyssa Balestrieri
- 2021-2022 Maisy Carvalho
- 2022-2023 Sydney Worthen-Jenkins
The Doug Bohn Unsung Hero Award
This award is given to a student who has made significant contributions to campus life behind the scenes and has not regularly received public recognition for his/her commitment to Sacred Heart University.
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 and junior/senior standing are required.
- 1996-1997 Colleen McGrath
- 1997-1998 Patrick Callahan
- 1998-1999 Michelle Friedrich
- 1999-2000 Aaron Chrostowsky
- 2000-2001 Jeannine Szamreta
- 2001-2002 Debbie Fedele
- 2002-2003 Matt Hales
- 2003-2004 Gregg Curley
- 2004-2005 Jennifer Arthur
- 2005-2006 Jonathon Bassi
- 2006-2007 Jessica Boy
- 2007-2008 Jenna Morales
- 2008-2009 Monica Lesiner
- 2009-2010 Colleen Hellmann
- 2010-2011 Andrew Owens
- 2011-2012 Samantha Fasanello
- 2012-2013 Zach Pelletier
- 2013-2014 Megan Atkinson
- 2014-2015 Marie Nakos
- 2015-2016 Megan McDonald
- 2016-2017 Brandon Gilliam
- 2017-2018 Devan Kane
- 2018-2019 Trevor O’Brien
- 2019-2020 Kaitlyn Todaro
- 2020-2021 Kolby Driscoll
- 2021-2022 Jenna Karpowich
- 2022-2023 Jonah Savage
The John Croffy Outstanding Leader Award
This main leadership award is given to a student who, through his/her participation and involvement within the University community, has displayed outstanding leadership.
A cumulative GPA of 2.75 and junior/senior standing are required.
- 1996-1997 Christy Ashley
- 1997-1998 Matt Fortney
- 1998-1999 Michelle Day
- 1999-2000 Jenn McGovern
- 2000-2001 Tom Wuestkamp
- 2001-2002 Kristy Pacelli
- 2002-2003 Tom Pesce
- 2003-2004 Jen Hradek
- 2004-2005 Maria Crapanzano
- 2005-2006 James Daly
- 2006-2007 Heather McKillop
- 2007-2008 Mike Tarantino
- 2008-2009 Kaitlin Mulqueen
- 2009-2010 Mike Fazzino
- 2010-2011 Kelly Leather
- 2011-2012 Bill Haug
- 2012-2013 Mia James
- 2013-2014 Erin McGunnigle
- 2014-2015 Nicole Gittleman
- 2015-2016 Connor Donnelly
- 2016-2017 Christian Colón
- 2017-2018 Danielle Dy
- 2018-2019 Abigail Black
- 2019-2020 Anthony Smith
- 2020-2021 Vanessa Parrillo
- 2021-2022 Connor Rossi
- 2022-2023 Samantha DeLiguori
While these six leadership awards are based on nominations, there are numerous departmental awards to recognize students and organizations in their efforts on campus. These departmental awards are given to those who excel in their leadership roles on campus, whether individually or as an organization. Participating departments include: Varsity Athletics, Club Sports, Performing Arts, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Volunteer Programs & Service Learning and Campus Ministry, among others.
CLLA Awards
Winners of the 31st annual Campus Life Leadership Awards held on April 27, 2022
Alex Barkley, right, presents Jenna Karpowich with the Doug Bohn Unsung Hero Award at the 31st annual Campus Life Leadership Awards (2022)
Beta Theta Pi is awarded IFC Chapter of the Year at the 31st annual Campus Life Leadership Awards on April 27, 2022
Greg Jones presents Connor Rossi with the John Croffy Outstanding Leader Award at the 31st annual Campus Life Leadership Awards (2022)
Henley Solomon, 2019 TAPper of the Year, presented by Leo Carusone at the 28th annual Campus Life Leadership Awards
Inception Dance Crew performs at the 28th annual Camus Life Leadership Awards Ceremony, April 24, 2019
SHU choral students Michaela Vieira and Cory Robinson open the 27th annual Campus Life Leadership Awards on April 25, 2018
The 26th annual Campus Life Leadership Awards on April 26, 2017