Departmental Awards

The John F. Sterling Award in Business Administration

Liz Aguero, AAS – Evening College

Isaish Gant, AAS – Online College

Francisco Romero, BBA – Day College

Keturah Reid, BBA – Evening College

Max Cutler, BBA –Online College

The John F. Sterling Award was established in 1986. This award recognizes outstanding Business Administration-Management/Marketing graduates in honor of Mr. Sterling. John F. Sterling is the former regional Vice President of South-Western Publishing Company and a long time friend of The College of Westchester. Throughout the years, Mr. Sterling made valuable contributions to the college. The College respects him as an individual with qualities that set him apart from the crowd. The student selected for this award must have the characteristics exemplified by Mr. Sterling: academic excellence in marketing, effective communication skills and an orientation toward sales.

The Marc Polcek Memorial Accounting Award

Jimmy Ramirez, AAS – Day College

Erick Tenesaca - Guapisaca, BBA - Day College

Evelyn Vera, AAS – Evening College

Alyssa Mcdermott, BBA - Evening College

The Marc Polcek Memorial Accounting Award was established in 1999. This award recognizes outstanding Accounting graduates. The award is named in honor of Mr. Marc Polcek, a respected Accounting instructor and Chairperson who taught at The College of Westchester from 1976 to 1999. The student selected for this award must have the characteristics exemplified by Mr. Polcek: academic excellence in accounting, overall commitment to the college and to other students, and student leadership and/or community service.

The Excellence in Digital Media Award

Angelina Forgione, BS – Day College

The Excellence in Digital Media Award was established in 2004. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding creativity, initiative, and commitment, while excelling beyond course and curriculum requirements. The recipients of this award also exhibit a genuine commitment to the College, as well as to other students and the community.

The Health Professions Award

Susanna Stepanyan, AAS – Day College

Erikah Adderley, AAS – Evening College

Saranda Aliu, AAS - Online College

Chyanne Landell, BBA– Day College

Evelyn Martinez, BBA – Evening College

Nicole Guthrie, BBA – Online College

This award recognizes outstanding graduates in the associate or bachelor’s degree in the Health Professions. The students selected for this award, in addition to demonstrating academic excellence, must also demonstrate that they have positively impacted the lives of other students on campus and people they have interacted with in their community.

The Information Technology Award

Ralph Cesar, AAS – Day College

Sumaya Akter, BS - Day College

Tyrone Khath, BS - Evening College

This award recognizes outstanding Computer Network Administration Associate degree and Information Technology Bachelor degree graduates. The recipients are selected according to the following criteria: academic achievement and exceptional work ethic, overall service to the college, accomplishment of information technology certifications, attainment of relevant information about current industry issues, learning opportunities, best practices and standards, and insight that focuses on staying engaged and ahead in the IT industry.