2020-2021 Excellence Medals

Gold Medals are awarded for first honors and Silver Medals are awarded for second honors to the students who have the highest and the second highest academic average for the past academic year by School and Class Level.

College of Arts and Sciences

Caulfield School of Education

Frank J. Guarini School of Business

School of Nursing

School of Professional and Continuing Studies

Most Noble Order of the Peacock

The Most Noble Order of the Peacock is the University’s oldest scholarship society for traditional day students. Membership is limited to the top 10 senior students who have attained the highest scholastic average in all courses for their first three years at the University.

Undergraduate Awards

The Joanne Amato Excellence in Clinical Nursing Award is established through the generosity of Anthony P. Amato ’72 and his children, Adrienne McDonald and Timothy Amato, in memory of his wife, Joanne, and her admirable dedication to the profession of nursing, to recognize a student who has demonstrated excellence in his/her academic achievements in the School of Nursing. This year’s recipient is Fernando Murillo.

The recipient of the Berrigan Social Justice Award embodies, both in thought and deed, a vision of life well-articulated by Daniel Berrigan: “Darkness is not all, nor war the last word; not by a long shot. Hope. We pray, make firm, plant deep, justice, peace, now and forever.” This year’s recipient is Victoria Skalski.

The Collier Award is presented to a biology major for superior performance as a freshman. This award is given in memory of Marjorie M. Collier, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biology, who exemplified throughout her career dedication to the continued development and advancement of her students. The award is presented to Giannamaria Masimillana Guido.

The Criminal Justice Award, sponsored by Hon. Kevin Callahan ’69, is presented to the criminal justice major who demonstrates academic excellence, service to the community and leadership. This year’s award is presented to Andrea Veronica Lombeyda.

In memory of Jasha Green, painter, collagist and sculptor, whose works of art grace the campus of Saint Peter’s University, this award is given to a student whose major or minor degree is in visual arts, graphic arts and/or fine arts and who not only displays exceptional creativity, but also demonstrates academic excellence. This year’s recipient is Maryvit Brigitte Luna.

In memory of Rev. George J. Hilsdorf, S.J., professor emeritus of chemistry, this award is presented to a student in general chemistry who displays outstanding performance in that course and potential in the field of science in general, and chemistry in particular. The award is funded by Charles McCauley, Ph.D., colleague and friend of Fr. Hilsdorf, and is awarded this year to Emily Tatiana Delgado.

In memory of Edward V. Mahoney ’57, a partner in the firm of KPMG, this award is presented to a student who is entering senior year as an accounting major. Selection of the award winner by the members of the Department of Accountancy and Business Law, is based on potential for professional growth in the field of public accountancy, grades in accounting, general average, and participation in extracurricular activities. The award is presented to Bruna R. Fidencio.

In memory of Professor John J. McCaffery, adjunct in the Frank J. Guarini School of Business, this award is presented to an evening session senior for excellence in business administration and potential for professional growth. The award, funded by Kearfott-Singer, Professor McCaffery’s family, associates at Kearfott-Singer and Saint Peter’s University, is presented this year to Daniel Patrick Ward.

In memory of Rev. Aidan C. McMullen, S.J., professor emeritus of history and former academic dean at Saint Peter’s University, this award is presented to a student in the business law minor program who displays excellence in business law studies and has an overall G.P.A. of no less than 3.0. The award, funded by Lori Ann Buza, J.D., department chair of accountancy and business law and friend of Fr. McMullen, is awarded this year to Jesse Bahia Resurreccion.

In memory of Steven J. Rosen, writer, jazz musician, scholar and faculty member in the Saint Peter’s University English department for 20 years, this award recognizes a talented student whose writing conveys power, commitment, clarity and insight. This year’s recipient is Ethan McMillan Mangold.

In memory of Marcos Spinelli, presented through a bequest from his wife, Grace B. Spinelli, this award is presented to a student for achievement in writing. The student’s essay was judged the best entry for the 2020-2021 editions of The Writer’s Edge. The award for this year is presented to Eva Marie Cordell.

In memory of Joe Sullivan, reporter for The New York Times, for his commitment to the ideals of free speech and his dedication to New Jersey, this award is given to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and a desire to work in the field of communications. This year the recipient is Mark Anthony Rotundo.

In memory of V. Eugene Vivian, Ph.D., renowned conservation and environmental advocate and educator, The Vivian Award recognizes a student who has demonstrated a commitment to conserving and protecting our environment. The Bonato family funds the award to honor Dr. Vivian’s legacy of service. This year The Vivian Award is given to Oshane Antoneil Annon.

The Magis Award is established by the Pioneering Women of Saint Peter’s, the women of the Class of 1970. The award is presented to a gender & sexuality studies minor who has a demonstrated a strong interest in social justice and/or gender studies. This year, The Magis Award is presented to Rebecca Alicia Marcillo-Gomez.

The Collins Building Services Award. Established in 1988, Collins Building Services, Inc. provides the cleaning services for Saint Peter’s University and has initiated this award for a student committed to the practice of sustainability, with a particular interest in recycling. This year’s recipient of the Collins Building Services Award for Sustainability is Stephanie Martinez.

This Excellence in Business Award is presented to a senior business administration major who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and citizenship. This year’s award is presented to Andrea D. Rosas.

This award is given to a student enrolled in the Caulfield School of Education with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and involved in community service. This year’s recipient of The Royster Michaelmas Award for Education is Sulma Vanessa Cordova-Moz.

The Mike McMahon Memorial Award is given to a political science major who demonstrates academic excellence. This year’s recipient of The Mike McMahon Memorial Award is Maria Del Cielo Mendez Varillas.

The Surdovel Family Memorial Fund is given to an outstanding student enrolled in the Caulfield School of Education. This year’s recipient of The Surdovel Family Memorial Fund is Nazae Janessa Craw.

Dean’s List

In recognition of academic excellence, students are awarded the Dean’s List if they have earned a term GPA of at least 3.5. To qualify, traditional day students must complete 12 semester credits and SPCS students must complete six credits in at least one eight-week term within the semester (exclusive of Pass/Fail and developmental courses). Students with any incomplete or in-progress grades are not eligible until all courses are completed. A notation will be made on the student’s academic transcript each time the Dean’s List honor is achieved.

2020-2021 Dean’s List Recipients