2008 - Ms. Rikki Nawotka
has displayed excellent academic ability, active community service and
superb leadership skills in her time as a student. Rikki has dedicated
significant volunteer time to the American Red Cross, the Relay for
Life, the American Cancer Society, and international trips to Panama
and Poland. She is genuinely committed to sharing the spirit and
values of Social Work on a local and international level.
2007 - Ms. Christy Cardegna
2006 - Ms. Christine Hodkinson
received the NASW
Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at a luncheon held
in May, 2005. She is one of our finest graduating students; she does
very well academically and she is a dedicated volunteer in the
community. Her commitment to become an effective professional inthe
social work arena is demonstrated by her active engagement in the well
being of others. Ms. Hodkinson is an active advocate for various
groups of clients such as victims of domestic violence, cancer
patients, children at risk, and the mentally ill. Congratulations
Christine!
2005 - Ms. Jacqueline "Michele" Parise-Connor
received the NASW Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at
a luncheon held in May, 2005. She has a superb academic record and her
social commitment to the well-being of others and her excellent
leadership skills make her very deserving of the BSW Student Leadership
Award. Ms. Parise-Connor has an impressive record of volunteer work
and is very involved in social activism activities. Congratulations
Michele!
2004 - Ms. Patty Krawec
received the NASW Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at a luncheon held in May, 2004. Congratulations Patty!
2003 - Sr. Maureen Carissima Ogbu
received the NASW
Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at a luncheon held
in May 2003. Sr. Maureen has a strong academic record, she is a
student leader on the campus and is a dedicated volunteer in the
community. Her drive to do well, her social commitment to the
well-being of others and her excellent leadership skills assure her
success in her social work professional career. Congratulations Sr.
Maureen!
2002 - Ms. Laura K. Warchol
received the NASW Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at
a luncheon held in May, 2002. Ms. Warchol served as the President of
the Social Work Student Association, Secretary in the Resident Student
Association and Chairperson of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority and she is a
member of Phi Alpha and Delta Epsilon. Congratulations Laura!
2001 - Ms. Valerie DeCesare
received the NASW Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at
a luncheon held in May, 2001. Ms. DeCesare has been very active in the
Social Work Program, serving on committees, assisting new incoming
students and lending a helping hand whenever needed. She was also
elected President of the Social Work Student Assocation and expanded on
the service activities for the association. She also volunteered at
Niagara County Head Start, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Heart and Soul
Soup Kitchen and the Teen Crisis Hotline. Congratulations Valerie!
2000 - Kathleen Benne
received the NASW Western New York Division Student Leadership Award at
a luncheon held in May, 2000. Ms. Benne was the Secretary of the Social
Work Student Assocation, Vice President and during her senior year
President of Phi Alpha Honor Society as well. She was also President of
the Student Ambassador Club and Orientation Leader for the incoming
freshmen. She participated in the BASIC Program at Niagara University
and traveled to a poor community within the USA, helping residents make
improvements in their community. Congratulations Kathleen!
