2025 Student Life and Leadership Awards

Each year, Northampton Community College’s (NCC) Office of Student Life and Leadership Development hosts ceremonies to honor the outstanding contributions of our students, clubs, and advisors. These events recognize the impact of leadership, service, and student engagement across our campuses.  

This year’s celebrations were held on April 22 at the Pocono campus and April 23 at the Bethlehem campus. NCC President, David A. Ruth, Ph.D., shared his appreciation for everyone who helps make student life at NCC so vibrant. Honorees received plaques with their names engraved, and many took the opportunity to thank their friends, peers, and faculty who supported their journey. 

Student-led initiatives are a key part of NCC’s strong, inclusive campus community. Student life and leadership play an important role in promoting success, engagement, and personal growth. NCC’s commitment to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular involvement sets it apart from other community colleges, offering students a well-rounded and enriching college experience. 

Congratulations to all of this year’s award recipients listed below, your dedication and enthusiasm help make our college a place where students truly thrive.  

Pocono Campus Winners 

Dean Matt Connell Student Leadership Award - Amanda Alfaro 

Silent Impact Award - Daniel O’Brien 

Quetcy Dueño Award - Aurelia Hoffman 

Prism Award - Chinweuba Nwosu 

Club of the Year - Active Minds  

Club Officer of the Year - Marianna Mancuso – Vice President of the Women’s Club 

Olivia Collumb – President of Active Minds 

Club Advisors of the Year - PTK Advisor Team (3) 

Megan Geklinsky 

Kasey Seiler 

Robin Watson 

Bethlehem Campus Winners  

Environmental Excellence Award - Connor Newman 

Club Officer of the Year - Dane Fortun 

Club of the Year - Women’s Club 

Club Advisor of the Year - Nykolai Blichar 

Club Advisor of the Year - Mary Pickett 

Special Recognition Award - Computer Club 

Prism Award - Brianna Nuber 

All In Voter Honor Roll - Christopher DeLeon 

Civic Engagement Leadership Award - Vincent Caminneci 

Military Student Award - Charlotte McElroy 

Adult/Part-Time Student Award - Carmen Ortiz