SPCS Night
2021 Awards Ceremony
For the class of 2021, 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.
- Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021
- Time: 6-7 p.m.
- Digital Program: Available in downloadable and browsable editions
- Run of Show: Transcript of spoken segments
- Chat Transcript: Available in Box (UR netID required)
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
Teacher Licensure Program/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
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
We list SPCS Night award winners from the most recent prevlous years on this page. Review our comprehensive Honors and Awards listings to see winners from earlier years.
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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
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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
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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
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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
