SPCS Night

2024 Awards Ceremony

Award recipients, graduating students, staff and faculty and their guests, along with University partners and dignitaries, are invited to attend the SPCS Night awards ceremony.

Location: Jepson Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts
Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Time: 6-9 p.m.
By invitation: RSVP required using the email invitation

The awards listed below will be announced during SPCS Night.

Commencement Awards

Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer
U.S. Flag Bearer
University of Richmond Flag Bearer
SPCS Banner Bearer
Student Speaker
Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni
Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty

Academic Book Awards

Education

James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction
Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership

Human Resource Management

Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement
Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement

Information Systems

Christopher and Swartz Memorial Book Award
McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award

Liberal Arts

Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program
Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award

Nonprofit Studies

Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award

Paralegal Studies

William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award

Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching

Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6)
Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12)

Additional Awards and Honors

Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award
Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award
Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community
Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership
Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English
Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction

If you'd like to learn more about these awards, review our Commencement Participants, Alumni Award, Faculty Awards, Student Awards and Academic Book Awards pages.

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Previous SPCS Night Celebrations

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SPCS Night: May 5, 2023
Award recipients, graduating students, staff and faculty and their guests, along with University partners and dignitaries, were invited to attend the ceremony.

Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Elisa de la Vega Ricardo
- U.S. Flag Bearer: Rich Bottone
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: José P. Hermosilla
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Ana Reilly
- Student Speaker: Winston Mugford
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Deon Price, C’14
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Abbi Haggerty
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Molly Morgan
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Parish Talley
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Stephany Becton
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Daisy Duitsman
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Kasey Caras
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Brian Yauss
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Jordan McAdam
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Haylynn Gaunt
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Kristen King
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Kaelyn Kessler
Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Chaniece Williams
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Alyssa Sicard
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Ebony Alexander
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Sasha E. Zerkin-Trickett
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Hiniye Madelaine
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Cary Dickinson
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Chiyo Tokizawa and Rosio Esparza-Hoppe
- Nonprofit Studies Graduates with Distinction: Bradley Kaplan and Rebecca Byrd Musser
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction: Gina Davis, Patricia Jessee, Daniel Payne, and Lyons Sanchezconcha
25-Year Service Medallion
- William Prior, Adjunct Professor, Information Systems
SPCS Night Virtual Program
SPCS Night: May 4, 2022
For the class of 2022, we hosted our first in-person SPCS Night awards ceremony since 2019. Award recipients, graduating students, staff and faculty and their guests, along with University partners and dignitaries, were invited to attend the ceremony.

Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Dan Thigpen
- U.S. Flag Bearer: Brittany Woo
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Tonya Woodson
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Ariyan Bakhti-Suroosh
- Student Speaker: Kelly Lawler
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Duan Hobbs, C’13
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Linda Fisher Thornton
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Emily O’Laughlin
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Eric Byers
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Scott Harris
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Lindsey Stagner
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Antonio Balducci
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Jessica Cano
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Lucas Ecker
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Brittney Wright
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Julie Roller
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Zarea Hawkins
Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Quinn DeBerry
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): John Tivenan
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Grant Golden
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Sharitka Giles
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Marco Thomas
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Brooke Fazio
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Hani Assadi
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction: Eric Byers, Victoria Case, Alana Hayes, Charlotte Martin, Daniel McKinney and Matthew Murray
SPCS Night Virtual Program

Award Ceremony Live Stream Replay
SPCS Night: May 5, 2021
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we hosted a virtual SPCS Night awards ceremony via Zoom webinar. Award winners attended with their friends and family along with guests from across the university, faculty, staff and alumni. You can view the event recording below.

Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Kenny Buchholz
- U.S. Flag Bearer: April Bittner
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Anne Chapman
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Jeremy Tozier
- Student Speaker: Cooper Sved
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Margaret Dalton, C’12
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Andrew Baker, C’08
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Casey Parker
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Felicia Artis
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Ashley Snider
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Jeremy Grant
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: John Crabtree
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Lisa Orlosky
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Adrienne Stewart
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Anne Chapman
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Drew Blakely & Blake Stack
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Rachel Young
Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Cooper Sved
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Marielle Jones
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Matthew Ritchie
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Dan Thigpen
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Ashley Snider
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Mica Morgan
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Véronique Zara, Sharif Delsouze & Ani Gyurijyan
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Projects — Passed with Distinction: Danielle Brown, Jason Collins, Allyson Goyette, Tracy Graves, Madeline Hargis, Destiny Reaves & Melissa Thurston
- Student Research Published: Rachel Bringewatt, Meredith Pram & Ebonee Henry
Award Ceremony Recording
SPCS Awards 2020
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, SPCS Night 2020 was canceled. In its stead, we celebrated award winners virtually on the web page, in social media and by email.

Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Jerrod Hawkes
- U.S. Flag Bearer: Kiana Bradford
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Tammy Alexander
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Tiffany Humphrey
- Student Speaker: Brian Krach
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Eric Beatty, ’01, GC’12
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Dr. Meghan Rosatelli
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Ian McClure
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Beverly L. Cocke
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Katie Troy
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Noah Cox, Fletcher Cox
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Robert Richards
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Ian Barclay
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Emily Ball
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Elizabeth Darling
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Rachel Biundo
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Trish Messer
Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Lindsey Winston
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Cindy Weber
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Sarah Petty
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Adrienne Stewart
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Sarah Petty
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Grainne Murray
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Albana Bourke, Gabriella Kaszala
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  - Peyton Anderson
  - Beverly Cocke
  - Brian Conlon
  - Diane Flemming
  - Bobby Herting
  - Amanda Holt
  - Cameron Jessee
  - Jeanine Mowbray
  - Gráinne Murray
  - Lyndsey Noel
  - Lindsey Smith
  - Philip Tickle
SPCS Night: May 8, 2019
Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Travis Sparrow
- U.S. Flag Bearer: Suzanne Herbst
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Valerie Mooney
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Thomas Dever
- Student Speaker: Griffin Trau, ’17
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Greg Mays, C’14, GC’18
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: April Greenan
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Carman Frayser
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Gilma Beverley Steele
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Tyree Brown
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Ivan Cruz
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Kimberly Davis-Evans
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Ernest Woodard
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Ebonee Henry
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Meriwether Gilmore
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Elizabeth Buchholz
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Hannah Derricott
Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Yael Fletcher
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Kiana Bradford
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Tyler Plantier
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Sarah Petty
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Sheri Blume
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Justin Bartlett
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Nadia Fedoruk
- The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards
  - Christine McCoy (First Year)
  - Kelly Davis (Final Year)
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  - Jean Baker
  - Catherine Dillingham
  - Gregory Goujon
  - Valerie Mooney
  - Ashley Pride
  - Beverley Steele
- 25 Year Service Medallions
  - George Hiller
  - Patricia Stohr-Hunt
  - Ellen Walk
SPCS Night: May 9, 2018
Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Rebecca Hubbard
- U.S. Flag Bearer: Elizabeth Stagg
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Sunni Brown
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Sara Worley
- Student Speaker: Kendyl Crawley Crawford
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Robert Reed, C’13
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Wendell C. Roberts
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Amalia Kobelja
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: George Fohl, Jr.
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Shirley Emeh
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: Lindsay Spann
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Lucia Tsui
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Chad Harris
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Sara Worley
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Sunni Brown
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Mary Wood
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Rebecca Hubbard
Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Jesse Lucabaugh
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Aline Dolan
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Kimberley Payne
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Thomas Dever
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Christopher Dilworth
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: David Kern
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Maria Diaz
- The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards
  - Kelly Davis (First Year)
  - Joann Clack (Final Year)
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  - Colleen Connolly
  - Rebecca Rose
  - Sonya Smith
  - Maria Bartz
  - Sara Blackburn
  - Shelley Burns
  - Ben Court
  - George Fohl
  - Tracey Horvath
  - Toni Kilpatrick
  - Kadie Parsley
  - Elisa Tedona
- Golden Key Awards
  - Sunni Brown
  - Kelly Maiden
  - Elisa Tedona
SPCS Night: May 3, 2017
Commencement Awards
- Richard W. Leatherman, Sr., and Ida Mae Leatherman Mace Bearer: Samantha Eastlack
- U.S. Flag Bearer: James Beck
- University of Richmond Flag Bearer: Rob Phillips
- SPCS Banner Bearer: Jennifer Osterman
- Student Speaker: Lisa Cheney
- Gibb Family Distinguished Alumni: Catherine W. Eagles, C’00
- Itzkowitz Family Distinguished Adjunct Faculty: Daniel L. Hocutt, R’92, G’98
Academic Book Awards

Education
- James W. Lanham Award for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction: Sarah Fagan
- Catherine S. Fisher Award for Excellence in Educational Leadership: Jenny Andrews
Human Resource Management
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement: Trish Stevick
- Steve Neal Book Award for Outstanding Graduate Achievement: oanna Kuczynski
Information Systems
- George E. Christopher and George W. Swartz Memorial Book Award: Chris Headley
IT Management
- McDonald Davis Jr. Book Award: Angel Reed
Liberal Arts
- Kuehl Book Award in Recognition of Excellence in the Bachelor of Liberal Arts Program: Yolanda Mordue
- Daniel McDonald Roberts and Frances Taylor Roberts Master of Liberal Arts Memorial Book Award: Tom Parfitt
Nonprofit Studies
- Louis J. Narduzzi Memorial Book Award: Caitlin Figura
Paralegal Studies
- William R. Marshall Jr. Memorial Book Award: Melissa Hill
Teacher Licensure Program/Master of Teaching
- Samuel E. Perry, Jr. and Nancy B. Perry Book Award (grades K-6): Colleen Connolly
- Ann C. Taylor Book Award (grades 7-12): Caroline Tarin
Additional Awards and Honors
- Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award: Mark Gan
- Elizabeth Spindler Scott Book Scholarship Award: Jen Ferlmann
- Taylor Kie Cousins Award for Service to the University Community: Jim Kochany
- Colonel (U.S.A., Ret.) Porcher L. Taylor, Jr., Ph.D. Book Award for Community Leadership: Lisa Cheney
- Joanita Bbaale Senoga Book Award in Recognition of Academic Excellence by a Student Whose Native Language is not English: Jordanka Kida
- The Stratton and Peggy Almond Memorial Book Scholarship Awards
  - Shayla Herbert (Richmond)
  - Debbie Everhart (Germanna)
- Graduate Education Comprehensive Exams — Passed with Distinction:
  - Lizzy Marchant
  - Anne Hawkins
  - Tatiana Sumrell
  - Jenny Andrews
  - Mary Beth Johnson
  - Sharon Middleton
  - Cynthia Patey
  - Courtney Swink
- Golden Key Awards
  - Amanda Kehoe
  - Debbie Everhart
  - Jen Ferlmann
  - Yolanda Mordue

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