May 3, 2023
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., May 2, 2023—Centenary University recognized 18 students, as well as an advisor, at the annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on May 1. The ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions to the University and surrounding communities.
“Each year, Centenary University recognizes the accomplishments of students who make an impact on others, both on campus and in our local community,” said Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Kerry Mullins. “I’m extremely proud of this year’s recipients, who go above and beyond to create a vibrant student community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”
Kathleen Greco, community engagement coordinator, was presented with the Advisor of the Year Award. A Port Murray resident, Greco connects hundreds of Centenary students each year with opportunities to serve the local community. Last year, Centenary students completed 2,486 service hours at 68 sites, generating an estimated $44,000 in economic value to the community.
Individual student award recipients are:
New Jersey
Burlington County
Marlton— Hannah Kent, Student Organization of the Year Award, Leaders in Service
Essex County
East Orange— Daniella Anderson, Greek Leadership Award
Newark—Kamirah Owens, The Beacon for the Region Award; Osaivbie Igiebor, The Catapano Family Community Service Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement Group Award, Omega Rho Fraternity; Onoshope Itunoya-Musa, The Jeanne Picariello-Murphy Award
Hudson County
Bayonne— Anisa Powell, Lotte Honors Award
Mercer County
Ewing—Miron Miller, The Centenary Spirit Cyclone Award
Trenton— Jason Toledo, Seay Honors Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement Group Award, Omega Rho Fraternity
Morris County
Budd Lake— Izabelle Weisman, The Dr. Charles Frederickson Award
Ocean County
Toms River—Josh Nichol, The Eugene A. Noble Award
Passaic County
Passaic—Carmen Escano, The Culture & Community Award; Daisy Manjarrez, Student Organization of the Year Award, Leaders in Service
Somerset County
Franklin— Troy Sumpter, The Douglas Wolfe Turrell Community Service Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement Group Award, Omega Rho Fraternity
Somerville— David Espino, The Douglas Wolfe Turrell Community Service Award
Warren County
Stewartsville—Alyssa De Borja, President of the Year Award; Ashley Wrede, Student Organization of the Year Award, Leaders in Service
Washington—Sofia Senesie, Commuter of the Year Award
Pennsylvania
Effort— Michael Tichy, The Robert Trevorrow Award
ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.