NHTI–Concord’s Community College recognized outstanding students at an awards night on April 30. The annual event celebrated students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic excellence, campus involvement, and community spirit.
With hundreds of parents, faculty, and staff in attendance, the ceremony featured individual awards across a wide range of disciplines.
2026 student award recipients:
- First Year Outstanding Student Award in Architectural Engineering: Kiley Veator
- Second Year Outstanding Student Award in Architectural Engineering Technology: Andrew Spaulding
- Senior Mechanical Engineering Award: Baxter Curry
- Outstanding Senior Landscape & Environmental Design Award: Emma Gaudette
- The Loretta Hart Mathematics Award: John Hancock
- NHTI Excellence in Mathematics Award: Jim Long
- Outstanding IT Award- Freshman: Langston Bellington
- Outstanding IT Award- Senior: Christopher Brown
- Outstanding Accounting Award – Freshman: Alexis Colarusso
- Outstanding Accounting Award – Senior: Biranna Slavik
- Bobbi Jo Arsenault Award: Cooper Navarro
- Outstanding Business Administration Award-Freshman: Aiden Boule
- Outstanding Business Administration Award-Senior: Mackenzie Robertson
- Academic Achievement Award in General Studies: Luciene Moreira
- Excellence in Liberal Arts Award: Elena Armes
- English Department Excellence in Creative Nonfiction Writing Award: Quinn Edwards
- English Department Excellence in Research Writing Award: Mark Avery
- English Department Excellence in Fiction Writing Award: Lavender Rose Nann-Laliotis
- English Department Excellence in Poetry Award: Joy Foreman
- English Department Most Outstanding Writer of 2026 Award: Quinn Bellemare
- Excellence in Human Service Practicum: Rose Fornor
- Thomas H. McTague Award: Kasey Marraffa
- Glenn A Brewster Award: Anna Kobzar
- Goldie Crocker Award: Connor Sullivan
- Goldie Crocker Award: Maximiliano Nordhausen
- Valerian Thurston Memorial Award: Ashley Fothergill
- The Cheryl M. Kellogg Award: David Sabo
- Russell Kay Award: Colleen Durward
- The Jean-Franklin Cardiology Award: Alexa Calligandes
- Pamela M. Langley Award: Dakota Matott
- Visual Arts Exceptional Performance Award – Freshman: Katherine Lemay
- Visual Arts Exceptional Performance Award – Freshman: Cameron Anderson
- Visual Arts Exceptional Performance Award – Senior: Catrin Dylingowski
- Visual Arts Exceptional Performance Award – Senior: Jesse Morrison
- Award of Academic Excellence – ECE: Laura Woods
- Award of Academic Excellence in EYCD: Angela Proodian
- Award of Excellence in Child and Family Studies: Mackenzie Nadeau
- Future Educator Award: Katherine “Kate” McKelvy
- Christa McAuliffe Excellence in Education Award: Janice Chase
- Education Achievement Award: Evelyn Hildreth
- Math Lab Award: Patrick Rahme
- Math Lab Award: Brenda Sacramento-Cortes
- Math Lab Award: Robby Weaver
- William H O’Clair Athlete of the Year Award: Aiden Boule
- William H O’Clair Athlete of the Year Award: Adrienne Dorr
- 2026 Lynx Athletics Award: Emma Bernard
- Resident of the Year Award- Langley Hall: Jeremiah Auricchio-Rego
- Resident of the Year Award- South Hall: Alexis Spalding
- Resident Assistant of the Year Award: Karen Chingwangwe
- Zech Devits Service Award: Natalie Riley
- Connor J. Safstrom Award: Cooper Navarro
- Excellence in Student Leadership(s): Joe Pericozzi
- Excellence in Student Leadership(s): Kara Braley
- Lynx Award: Tia Bocci
- College Leadership Award: Michael Appleton
- Presidents Award : Karen Chingwangwe
Photo: Award recipient, Janice Chase, takes a photo with her supporters at NHTI’s event on April 30.
About NHTI-Concord’s Community College
NHTI-Concord’s Community College is committed to cultivating potential in every learner. Through more than 70 academic programs, we equip students with the skills and knowledge that power New Hampshire’s future. We deliver a comprehensive college experience—including on-campus housing, competitive athletic programs, and vibrant student clubs and organizations—that allow 4,600 students annually to advance in their careers and embrace lifelong learning. We are a proud member of the Community College System of New Hampshire, and have maintained accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education since 1969.