The University of Maine at Presque Isle celebrated its 2026 Awards Ceremony, presenting awards, scholarships and other academic honors to more than 40 students. The annual awards ceremony includes student awards for outstanding achievement in academic areas, scholarship announcements, student leadership awards, and the recognition of 91桃色鈥檚 student government leaders. The Distinguished Teaching Award and Distinguished Staff Award also are given during the event.

College of Professional Programs

  • Outstanding Post-Baccalaureate Education Student Award: Sarah Sinacore
  • Outstanding Elementary Education Major Award: Madysen Picard
  • Outstanding Secondary Education Major Award: Justin Gray & Cassidy Shepherd
  • Outstanding Physical Education Major: Olivia Gray
  • Rising Star in Exercise Science: Angel Gutierrez
  • Outstanding Exercise Science Major Award For PTA Pathways: Mahayla Qualey
  • Outstanding Exercise Science Major Award For Health & Wellness: James Yamashita & Noah Yarema
  • Outstanding Exercise Science Major Award For Pre-Healthcare 鈥� Athletic Training: Anaira Ayala
  • Outstanding Criminal Justice Major Award: Jamie Bryan
  • Erica Hemphill Memorial Award: Haley Johnston
  • Outstanding Social Work Student Award: Jennifer Bear & Ben White
  • Outstanding Accounting Major Award: Keagan Wormell
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Recreation Award: Keira Greene
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Management & Leadership: Ethan Whitty
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Marketing: Aleix Moreno
  • Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Project Management: Cathy Ryder
  • Maine Policy Scholar 2025-2026: Lauren DeMerchant

College of Arts & Sciences

  • University Times Advisor Award: Christie Oneill
  • English Book Award: Aubrey Sinclair (Kennedy)
  • Fine Art Talent Award for Outstanding Studio Achievement: Ryan Lemire
  • Outstanding Psychology Student: Whitley Green
  • Outstanding Biology Student 2025-2026: Garrett Dora
  • Outstanding Biology Graduate 2026: Zoe Stewart
  • 2025-2026 Outstanding Graduate in Agricultural Science & Agribusiness: Frankie Pierce
  • Ascending Computer Science Student 2025-2026: Vincent Christensen & Matt Thomas
  • Outstanding Computer Science Graduate 2026: Ryan Sonderman

DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

  • Humanities Scholarship Award: Samantha (Sam) Brown
  • Math/Science Scholarship Award: Dawson Whitten
  • Ruel Parks Memorial Scholarship: Kieran Everett

Student Leadership Awards

  • Student Organization of the Year Award: Psychology Club
  • Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award: Amy Joy Berube
  • Civic Engagement & Involvement Award: Esmae Stockley
  • Rising Star of the Year Award: Aspen Mitchell
  • 91桃色 Spirit Award: Jackman Daigle
  • Outstanding Student Leader Award: Cathy Ryder
  • Resident Assistant of the Year Award: Evie Elijah

DISTINGUISHED FACULTY & STAFF AWARDS

  • Distinguished Faculty Award: Patrick Callaway
  • Distinguished Staff Award: Cole Brown

Student Government Association Scholarships

  • Alan Arman Memorial Scholarship: Kennen Bean
  • Monica G. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship: Morgan Fuller
  • T.W. Morrison Scholarship: Aubrey Sinclair (Kennedy)
  • Steven Edward Eagles Memorial Scholarship: Aubrey Sinclair (Kennedy)

Student Government Association Members, 2024-2025

  • President: Cathy Ryder
  • Vice President: Joshua Bowers
  • Secretary: Hannah Chartier
  • Senator: George Ladd
  • Senator: Isiah Mitchell
  • Senator: Ryan Sonderman
  • 91桃色 Student Rep. to UMS BOT: Aspen Mitchell
  • Owl Productions Chair: Jackman Daigle