May 2, 2023

Advisor also recognized at event recognizing the contributions to the University and service to the local community.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — May 2, 2023 — Centenary University recognized 18 students, as well as an advisor, at the annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on May 1. The ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions to the University and surrounding communities.

“Each year, Centenary University recognizes the accomplishments of students who make an impact on others, both on campus and in our local community,” said Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Kerry Mullins. “I’m extremely proud of this year’s recipients, who go above and beyond to create a vibrant student community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

Kathleen Greco, community engagement coordinator, was presented with the Advisor of the Year Award. A Port Murray resident, Greco connects hundreds of Centenary students each year with opportunities to serve the local community. Last year, Centenary students completed 2,486 service hours at 68 sites, generating an estimated $44,000 in economic value to the community.

Individual student award recipients are:

New Jersey

Burlington County

Marlton— Hannah Kent, Student Organization of the Year Award, Leaders in Service

Essex County

East Orange— Daniella Anderson, Greek Leadership Award

Newark—Kamirah Owens, The Beacon for the Region Award; Osaivbie Igiebor, The Catapano Family Community Service Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement Group Award, Omega Rho Fraternity; Onoshope Itunoya-Musa, The Jeanne Picariello-Murphy Award 

Hudson County

Bayonne— Anisa Powell, Lotte Honors Award

Mercer County

Ewing—Miron Miller, The Centenary Spirit Cyclone Award

Trenton— Jason Toledo, Seay Honors Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement Group Award, Omega Rho Fraternity

Morris County

Budd Lake— Izabelle Weisman, The Dr. Charles Frederickson Award

Ocean County

Toms River—Josh Nichol, The Eugene A. Noble Award

Passaic County

Passaic—Carmen Escano, The Culture & Community Award; Daisy Manjarrez, Student Organization of the Year Award, Leaders in Service

Somerset County

Franklin— Troy Sumpter, The Douglas Wolfe Turrell Community Service Award and the Outstanding Community Engagement Group Award, Omega Rho Fraternity

Somerville— David Espino, The Douglas Wolfe Turrell Community Service Award

Warren County

Stewartsville—Alyssa De Borja, President of the Year Award; Ashley Wrede, Student Organization of the Year Award, Leaders in Service

Washington—Sofia Senesie, Commuter of the Year Award

Pennsylvania

Effort— Michael Tichy, The Robert Trevorrow Award

ABOUT CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University’s academic program integrates a solid liberal arts foundation with a strong career orientation. This mix provides an educational experience that prepares students to succeed in the increasingly global and interdependent world. The University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township.

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