Curry College Honors Student Leaders at 2026 Lead Awards

Curry College celebrated the achievements and legacy of student leaders, faculty, and staff at the fourth annual LEAD Awards on May 1^st in the Dr. Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Gymnasium. Over 25 awards were presented, highlighting incredible achievements in academics, athletics, student life, and the arts, as well as the legacy of graduating seniors.

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“This is the time of year to celebrate students,” said Erik Müürisepp, Vice President of Student Affairs. “Tonight was focused on leaders and the impact they made. These student leaders are so inspirational. They do so much more than what they won awards for, and that is incredible.”

2026 Lead Award Winners:

• Fitness & Recreation Center Iron Paradise Award
  • Alyssa Mendez
• Intramurals Champion Award
  • Jack Dunn
• Esports Gamer of the Year
  • Jeremy Cumming
• Club/Organization Social Media Account of the Year
  • Latin Student Union
• Club/Organization Event of the Year
  • Friendly Feud- Black Student Union
• Club Advisor of the Year
  • Julie Grady
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Event of the Year
  • Brother to Barber: Adam Laguerra, Roodnell Jeannot & Michael Desir
• Male/Female Athlete of the Year
  • Male Athlete of Year: Montie Quinn - Football
  • Female Athlete of Year: Ava Doyle- Women’s Ice Hockey/Women’s Lacrosse
• Male/Female Scholar-Athlete Award
  • Male Scholar-Athlete: Pete Jurovich - Football - 3.73 GPA
  • Female Scholar-Athlete: Sarah Kerr - Women’s Ice Hockey/Women’s Track and Field - 4.0 GPA
• Colonel Pride Awards
  • Dabria Allardice - Softball
  • Emily Vinnicombe - Marcom
• Most Engaged Students and Faculty/Staff of the Year
  • Class of 2029: Christa Songa Kanyana with 2,232 points
  • Class of 2028: Shakeira Konare with 2,494 points
  • Class of 2027: Maeve Mitchell with 2,499 points
  • Faculty/Professional Staff: Marissa Lischinsky
• Most Engaged Student Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Ny’Asia Green
• Diversity Center Student Employee of the Year
  • Ny’Asia Green
• Emerging Club of the Year
  • Curry Christian Fellowship
• Most Improved Club of the Year
  • Black Student Union
• Club/Organization of the Year
  • Curry College Student Nurses Association
• Executive Board Member of the Year
  • Hannah Nordahl and Lorelei Kellum
• Emerging Student Leader
  • Chris Rochefort
• Outstanding Student Leader
  • Abby Pierre
• 2025–2026 Rookie of the Year
  • Tianni Robbins
• 2025–2026 RA of the Year
  • Lily Pina
• STU Unsung Hero Award
  • Javary Gilzene
• STU-wardship Award
  • Matt Trychon
• Rising Star Award
  • Victoria Chica
• Gary Henley Student Service Award
  • Nalya Nguyen
• Benjamin E. Hidalgo Community Engagement Award and Scholarship
  • Payton Fletcher
• Faith Leadership Award
  • Curry Christian Fellowship: Max Cotton, Lorelei Kellum, & Reese Mullaney
• SGA PERSON OF THE YEAR
  • Elizabeth Helmreich
• Be Curry Legacy Award
  • Winners: Ashleigh Almeida, Zach Basch, Ny’ Asia Green, Alex Nason, Lily Pina, Marvin Ssebagala