Each year the Office of Student Involvement presents awards to outstanding members of the Boston College community. The awards recognize the contributions of students, faculty, and staff to the co-curricular life of the University, growth in leadership roles, and creative involvement in campus life.
Congratulations to the following Ever to Excel Award Recipients!
To the freshman who demonstrated initiative, motivation, and potential for continued student leadership within the university.
2019: Ayyan Rahman
2020: Dennis Wieboldt
2021: Fize Usman
2022: Rigoberto Martinez
2023: Brody Whetzel
2024: Chelsea Suarez
To the sophomore who mentored and encouraged other students to develop effective skills in inclusive leadership and teamwork.
2019: John Gehman
2020: Julia Natale
2021: Kudzai Kapurura
2022: Caroline Conquergood
2023: Isabella Monroe
2024: Victoria (Vicky) Adegboyega
To the junior who embraced the changes embedded in the junior year experience and has been instrumental in creating community in their present environment, be it off-campus, abroad, or here on campus.
2019: Pablo Cardenal
2020: Cara Hughes
2021: Bianca Lopez
2022: Ricardo Ponce
2023: Christine Bortolotto
2024: Levi Ngabirano
To the senior who demonstrated a deep level of commitment to a student program or organization, and whose leadership advanced the mission of the organization and enhanced the quality of student life.
2019: Katie Hendrickson
2020: Michael Osaghae
2021: Rob Martinez
2022: Mary Kenny
2023: Colin Droney
2024: David Kim
To the student who demonstrated a commitment and contribution to community and civic engagement through excellence in his or her leadership and service to the Boston College community and beyond.
2019: Sydney Conti
2020: Madeleine McCullough
2021: Larissa Truchan
2022: Marcela Curcio
2023: Malaki Hernandez
2024: Thalia Chaves
To the student who demonstrated selfless sacrifice and determination in service the needs of others. Awarded by the Volunteer and Service Learning Center.
2019: Ray Smith
2020: Justine DiBiasio
2021: Lubens Benjamin
2022: Joseph McGrane
2023: Francisco Marmolejo
2024: Ella Snyder
To the student who, in international service and volunteer work, most clearly demonstrated a passion for faith and a desire to see that faith enflesh itself in justice in the world. Awarded by Campus Ministry.
2019: Margaret Andersen
2020: John DiBello
2021: Meghan Healey
2022: Victoria Newell
2023: E'Sachi Smalls
2024: Mila Contreras-Godfrey & Dylan Breen
To the student who made extraordinary contributions to further the ideals of the AHANA (African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) acronym, and who provided leadership to help the Boston College community actualize the AHANA concept. Awarded by the Thea Bowman AHANA and Intercultural Center.
2019: Omolayo Ojurongbe
2020: Omonosagiagbon Owens
2021: Armani Mitchell
2022: Darnell Fils
2023: Samara Kudzai Kapurura
2024: Yosan Tewelde
To the undergraduate student who throughout their undergraduate career has made extraordinary contributions to the greater Boston College campus, particularly with the AHANA community, in the areas of leadership, service, and academic development. Awarded by the Thea Bowman AHANA Intercultural Center.
2024: Ashley Rae Stewart
To the student who faced a physical or other significant challenge in his or her life while continuing to excel in academic and co-curricular activities.
2019: Brendan Durney
2020: Michaila Kaufman
2021: Sonam Sherpa
2022: Olivia Colombo
2023: Khadija Danazumi
2024: Jenaea Duddie
To the student employee who went far beyond his or her paid responsibilities by fostering an atmosphere of hospitality, care, and concern, and who modeled student leadership by developing relationships, empowering others, and creating community at the University.
2019: Bryan Paula Gonzalez
2020: Caitlyn Spuckes
2021: Elianna Diaz
2022: Macie Gettings
2023: Henry Middlebrook
2024: Tommy Merida
To the student who exemplified the imperative to "Seek God in All Things," and demonstrated love for God by serving his or her neighbor and inspiring others within the co-curricular environment to do the same.
2019: Morgan Schade
2020: Gabrielle Silberman
2021: Sam Schelble
2023: Corbin Bernal
2024: Dominic Ferrucci
To the student whose values and ideals have most clearly undergone a transformation and/or deepening through his or her participation in co-curricular activities. Awarded by the Office of the Dean of Students.
2019: Roger Murray
2020: Lorena Curtis
2021: Mary Clare Scalise
2023: Bridget Corcoran
2024: Sebastian Cota
To the Registered Student Organization (RSO) who exemplified their stated mission and enriched student life through their programmatic efforts. Awarded by the Office of Student Involvement.
2019: Chinese Students Association
2020: African Student Organization
2021: Women in STEM
2022: American Red Cross
2023: Asian Caucus
2024: SASA- South Asian Student Association
To the student group who made an outstanding contribution to Boston College in areas such as education, social justice, service, safety, etc.
2019: GLBTQIA+ Leadership Council
2020: The PULSE Council
2021: The Kairos Co-Directors
2022: BC EMS
2023: Campus School Volunteers of Boston College (CSVBC)
2024: BC Bigs
To the graduate student leader who demonstrated a commitment to the graduate student community and the enhancement of the graduate student experience through their leadership, innovation, and service. Awarded by the Office of Graduate Student Life.
2022: Jane Cha
2023: Luis Melgar & Marina Rakhilin
2024: Michaila Peters
To the staff member who demonstrated a continual commitment to the ideals of Boston College with a self-evident belief in the need to enhance student life in a positive manner.
2019: Caroline Davis
2020: Makayla Davis
2021: Matt Razek
2022: Jasmine Mahoney
2023: Gloria Garcia Revolorio
2024: Francisco Javier Reyes Floresi (Javier Reyes)
To the faculty member who expanded the horizons, skills, and value systems of Boston College students by providing support and guidance outside of the classroom.
2019: Dr. Paul T. Wilford
2020: Mary Schipa
2021: Dr. Lindsay Hogan
2022: Kristie Dickinson
2023: Thomas Wesner
2024: Matt Sienkiewicz