Cardinal Awards Celebrate a Year in Paradise
The Student Government Association (SGA) brought warmth to campus as their “Night in the Tropics” themed Cardinal Awards recognized the hard work and achievements of the Fisher community.
During the evening, SGA President Brooke Chase spoke to the impact students, faculty, and staff have on the University.
“Thank you for working hard to make Fisher a community where everyone has something they enjoy. Fisher is a better place because of you,” she shared. “This evening is truly a celebration of everyone’s hard work. I hope each nominee walks out of this room understanding how impactful you truly are. Your work does not go unnoticed, we see you and we appreciate you.”
Proof of a successful year at Fisher was seen through the robust awards program; SGA received over 300 nominations across its 25 awards.
2026 Cardinal Award Recipients:
- First Year of the Year: Connor Brown
- Sophomore of the Year: Jade Stewart
- Junior of the Year: Kiara Green
- Senior of the Year: Christina Valicenti
- Dining Employee of the Year: Phil Rodriguez
- Dining Location of the Year: Pioch Café
- Faculty Member of the Year: Dr. Alexis Munding, assistant professor, Wegmans School of Nursing
- Staff Member of the Year: Bree Taddeo, Office of Safety and Security
- Department of the Year: Student Engagement and Leadership
- Club of the Year: Asian Student Union
- Event of the Year: ASU Pho-vember
- Event of the Year: RHA Late Night Breakfast
- Club Advisor of the Year: Dr. Meg Flaherty, assistant dean of students and Title IX coordinator, SGA advisor
- DIII Athlete of the Year: Reilly Morrow
- Coach of the Year: Kelly Greapentrog, women’s volleyball coach and senior women administrator
- Student Publication of the Year: Kadence Cohen
- A.R.T. Award for Arts & Refined Talents: Dominique Lawrence
- Dog of the Year: Teddy
- Collaboration of the Year: Spirit of Identity Week, organized by the Asian Student Union, Black Student Union, Jewish Student Association, Latiné Student Union, Muslim Student Association, Sexuality and Gender Alliance, and Residence Hall Association
- The Impact Award: Isaac Turenne
- Dr. Rob Reuhl Memorial Civic & Community Engagement Award: Julia Stack
- SJF Club Athlete of the Year: Dallas O'Keefe
- Academic Achievement Award: Dominique Lawrence
- Academic Achievement Award: Sofia Pantoja
- Academic Achievement Award: Narcelin Pena
Students who have served in SGA for two, three, or four years were recognized during a pinning ceremony, and graduating seniors in SGA also received stoles.
