Cardinal Awards Celebrate an “Un-Bee-Lievable” Year at Fisher

On Sunday, April 10, the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the annual Cardinal Awards, a chance to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of campus leaders and student organizations at St. John Fisher College.

The event also featured a “State of the Student Body” address by outgoing SGA President, Michael Lilholt, who shared stories of student success along the themes of re-engagement, revitalization, and resilience amid the challenges of the pandemic.  Over the past two years, SGA has ratified its binding bylaws to update procedures, re-aligned Senate seats with those that best fit the growth of the College, passed major academic legislation, supported the expansion and progress of numerous clubs, crafted a Community of Belonging Committee, and have made more efforts toward being visible and accessible to students, he said.

“The legacy of change we have created is one that has been imbued in the spirit that together, as students, we have the ability and responsibility to ensure the success of our clubs,” he said.

Proof of a successful year was seen in the robust awards program; SGA received more than 160 nominations across its 22 awards. This year’s winners include:

Class Awards

First Year of the Year: Emily Tollar

Sophomore of the Year: Jenna Vinoya

Junior of the Year: Ben Bilinski

Senior of the Year: Andy Cegielski

Leadership Awards

Student Leader of the Year: Michael Lilholt

Senator of the Year: Cindy Ramos

Employee Awards

Faculty of the Year: Dr. Ryan Gantner

Staff of the Year: Jennifer Salmon

Fisher Dining Employee of the Year: Sharon Miller

Fisher Dining Employee with the Best Moves: Larry Dukes

Club Awards

Most Improved Club: Sexuality and Gender Alliance, Latine Student Union, and American Marketing Association

Club of the Year: Student Activities Board

Event of the Year: “Chicago,” produced by Cardinal Company

Fisher Friend Awards

Most Likely to Become a Famous Fisher Alum: Spencer Bonawitz

Student with the Most Fisher Spirit: Julia Britton

Best TikToker: Nicole Smith

Friendliest Face on Campus: David Eichas

Best Dressed on Campus: Jaenid Ayala