With the conclusion of the 2019-20 academic year, we recognize and commend all of our students who excelled in their courses and also made contributions outside of class in the areas of service, leadership, research and scholarship. For those graduating in the Class of 2020, we wish you well and know you have what it takes to bring about change in the places you work and live. Falk College looks forward to learning about your accomplishments and how you are making a difference.
The Department of Sport Management congratulates the following award winners honored for excellence in these areas:
Director’s Award – Connor David Monzo
Given in recognition of academic excellence; outstanding service to the department and community; and exemplary leadership on behalf of the Department of Sport Management.
Matt Brodsky Philanthropic Excellence Award – Owen Herrington
Given in recognition of outstanding service to both the campus and greater Syracuse communities and society at large; for exemplary citizenship, excellence in establishing outreach opportunities for students and being a quintessential representative for the Department of Sport Management. This award is named in honor of Matt Brodsky, who passed away in 2013 during winter break of his freshman year.
Sport Management VIP Award – Austin Nolan Towns
Given in recognition of outstanding service and volunteerism; strong academic standing; leadership and example as a role model to students in the Deportment of Sport Management.
Professional Engagement Award – Kelsey Leanne Smith
Given in recognition of your exemplary real-world practical experience; work ethic; dedication; professional demeanor and career development as an undergraduate student and representative of the Department of Sport Management.
Academic Excellence Award – Carolin Bader
Given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and overall scholarship in the Department of Sport Management.
Academic Excellence Award – Jillian Barry
Given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and overall scholarship in the Department of Sport Management.
Jason Morales Perseverance in Sports and Life Award – Abel Mickey Watson
Given in recognition of extraordinary persistence and positive motivation when confronted with life’s challenges and serving as on exemplary representative in the Department of Sport Management. This award is named in honor of Jason Morales, who passed away in 2013 while on his Sport Management senior Capstone in New York City.
Director’s Award for Academic Promise – Niklas Alexander Schmidt
Given in recognition of plans to attend post-graduate education, demonstrating exemplary service to the community, and serving as an ambassador and mentor to students in the Department of Sport Management.
Kate Veley Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility Award – Thomas Adams
Presented to an undergraduate senior who has given back to the community they’ve called home for the post four years. You have continually demonstrated strong volunteerism and philanthropic effort to improve the lives of others within the greater Syracuse community, and in so doing, set on example for us all.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award – Hallie Ruth Caruthers
Given in recognition of outstanding academic standing; service; leadership and example as a role model to graduate students in the Sport Venue and Event Management program. The awardee has embraced every aspect of the program.
Sport Analytics Academic Excellence Award – Dylan Blechner
Given in recognition of your outstanding academic achievement and overall scholarship in Sport Analytics.
Sport Analytics Research Excellence Award – Nick Riccardi
Given in recognition of your demonstrated commitment and success in academic research, presentation and/or publication in Sport Analytics
Sport Analytics Director’s Award for Academic Promise – Joseph Sabel
Given in recognition of plans to attend post-graduate education, demonstrating exemplary service to the community, and serving as an ambassador and mentor to students in the Department of Sport Management.
Sport Analytics VIP Award – Kyle Anthony Liotta
Given in recognition of outstanding service and volunteerism; strong academic standing; leadership and example as a role model to students in the Department of Sport Management.