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Convocations Awards

Current Awards: Class of 2024

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Judith Levinrad:
Award for Academic Excellence 

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Miriam Samuels:
Award for Academic Excellence 

 

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Shaunte Truick:
Award for Clinical Excellence

 

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Judith Levinrad:
Award for Excellence in Research

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Monique Varcianna:
The Joan B. Ditchik Memorial Award & Outstanding Student Leadership Award

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Hannah Ross:

The Lily Hsia Midwifery Student Scholarship Award

 

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Jeimy Campbell-Perdomo:
The Laurie Ourlicht Faculty Recognition Award

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Carolyn McGowan & Anahi Sanabria:
The Suzanne Louis-Reddick Spirit of Midwifery Award

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Miriam Samuels:
The Marilyn Cottrell Award for Family Planning

 

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Shania Bignott:
The Nancy Moley Positivity Award

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Nadine Stuart-Chang:
 The Gigi Robin Joyful Midwife Award

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Tiffany Johnson:
The Oustanding Student Leadership Award

 

 

Outstanding Midwifery Students Recognized

Clinical Excellence Award is given to a student who, in the judgment of the faculty, consistently demonstrates exceptional performance in the clinical area

  • Shaunte Truick

Dedication to Midwifery Research Award is given to a student who, in the judgement of the faculty, demonstrates a deep commitment to the futherance of evidence based midwifery practice.

  • Judith Levinrad

Outstanding Student Leadership Award is given by the graduating students in recognition of consistent and exemplary leadership in promoting the highest goals of midwifery care.

  • Tiffany Johnson

The Joan Ditchik Memorial Award was established in 1990 in memory of a midwifery faculty. The award is given to a student who exemplifies clinical excellence; personal integrity; commitment to women's health needs; intellectual curiosity and growth; social awareness and cultural sensitivity; perseverance and enthusiasm; a sense of humor; professionalism; and a cooperative spirit.

  • Monique Varcianna

The Joni Zavitz Memorial Award is given by peers to the graduating student who has shown the most determination and perseverance in the completion of the midwifery program.

  • Emily Cooper

The Suzanne Louis Reddick Spirit of Midwifery Award is given to a student who embraces the care of women with special passion, warmth & kindness.

  • Carolyn McGowan
  • Anahi Sanbria

The Lily Hsia Midwifery Student Scholarship Award is given to a student who, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and commitment to community service.

  • Hannah Ross

The Laurie Ourlicht Faculty Recognition Award is given to a student who, in the judgment of the faculty, demonstrates extraordinary perseverance and professional dedication.

  • Jeimy Campbell-Perdomo

The Nancy Moley Positivity Award is given to a student who, in the judgment of the faculty, shows an extraordinary positive approach to midwifery, to clinical experience, to learning, and to interpersonal relations.

  • Shania Bignott

The Gigi Robin Joyful Midwife Award is given to a student who is upbeat, warm and enthusiastic about midwifery..

  • Nadine Stuart-Chang