Student Award Recipients ~ Psychology ~ CHBS

Eileen Nelson Senior Scholarship for Senior Excellence

This scholarship recognizes exemplary involvement in the Honors Program, vigor in research and service, excellence in academics, and the intention to pursue graduate education in psychology. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2015 - Zachary Buchin
2016 - Allison Piotrowski
2017 - Daroon Jalil
2018 - Cerella Chandra
2019 - Rachel Brown
2020 - Keiva Brannigan
2021 - Mallory Jungles
2022 - Lauren Kristofco
2023 - Ezrah Hickey
2024 - Lindsay Bernstein

Casey Mitschele Dorsey Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes a student who has a record of exceptional performance among his or her peers. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2015 - Caroline Prendergast
2016 - Grant Pointon
2017 - Michael Keiter
2018 - Amanda Powell
2019 - Morgan Welch
2020 - Jordan Gamache
2021 - Kayla Kemp
2022 - Angela Dilao
2023 - Shadther Feliz
2024 - Morgan Melchor

James O. Benedict Senior Teaching Scholarship

This award is given to an outstanding senior who has demonstrated interest in a career in higher education in psychology or who has shown excellence as a teaching assistant. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2015 - Sarah Killian
2016 - Rachel Youssef
2017 - Rebecca Seymour
2018 - Ashley Rininger
2019 - Nicole Zapparrata
2020 - Emma Denelsbeck
2021 - Katie Seidenberg
2022 - Emily Brayton
2023 - Angelina Clark
2024 - Emily Triplett

Virginia Andreoli Mathie Scholarship

This scholarship honors academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to collaboration through service and research among rising seniors. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2022 - Steven Davic
2023 - Lynn Vassar and Kevin Cottrell
2024 - Sara Buie

Jerry O. Haynes Memorial Award for an Outstanding Senior

This memorial award honors graduating seniors who possess outstanding records of achievement in academics, service, and research. *Prior to 2023, this award was called Jerry O. Haynes Memorial Award for Outstanding Seniors

2015 - Erick Simmons
2016 - Michael Keiter
2017 - Allison Brandmark
2018 - Eryn Donovan
2019 - Matthew Best
2020 - Casidy White
2021 - Kayla Kemp
2022 - Alyssa DiPalarmo
2023 - Sarah Eggleston
2024 - Lindsay Bernstein

Joel D. West Senior Distinguished Service Award

This award recognizes seniors who demonstrate commitment to the field of psychology through related service activities.

2015 - Ethan Banner and Alexis Morse
2016 - Eliana Segal
2017 - Maria Camilla Restrepo Chavez
2018 - Briana Craig
2019 - Hannah Walker
2020 - Meshayla Lumpkin
2021 - Daniella Diaz
2022 - Caroline Ramey
2023 - Moriah McDonald
2024 - Emily Triplett

Senior Award for Achievement in Research

This award is given to senior students who have demonstrated significant achievement in research projects.

2015 - Kerry Gaffney, Kathryn Howard, and Matthew Meccariello
2016 - Nikole Gregg, Akyla Joseph, Richard "Ben" Krause, Kathleet Owens, and Lily Takahashi
2017 - Melissa Manley and Maddison Miles
2018 - Caroline Cole
2019 - Morgan Welch
2020 - Cassidy White
2021 - Madison Sarlo
2022 - Lauryn Miller
2023 - Emily Chavez
2024 - Hannah Dodson

Senior Award for Academic Achievement

This award is given to seniors who have demonstrated significant overall academic achievement in their studies, especially in psychology.

2015 - Matthew Meccariello
2016 - Emily Davis, David Deck, and Garrett Simkins
2017 - *not awarded
2018 - Korinthia Nicolai
2019 - Jenny Perez and Gabe Gilmore
2020 - Mira Gruber
2021 - Faith Anderson
2022 - Nicholas Trusty and Madison Sarlo
2023 - Jonathan Henriques
2024 - Savannah Hoover and Katelyn Morgan

Joann H. Grayson Outstanding Field Placement Award

Our students complete thousands of hours of service to the community in various settings. Award winners distinguish themselves by their commitment, use of psychological theory, and professional performance.

2015 - Katie Werner
2016 - Rebecca McCallister
2017 - Madeline Palkovitz
2018 - Caleigh Strother
2019 - Rachel Brown
2020 - Cassidy White
2021 - Jaqueline Duchemin
2022 - Megan Enright
2023 - Sarah Eggleston
2024 - Olivia Sandoval

Outstanding Senior Thesis Award

Each year the Department of Psychology faculty recognize one completed thesis project for this award.

2020 - Alyssa Williamson
2021 - Madison Sarlo
2022 - Catherine Hickman
2023 - *not awarded
2024 - *not awarded

James J. Hart Memorial Scholarship

This memorial scholarship honors outstanding performance among junior psychology majors. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2015 - Kathleen Owens
2016 - Allison Brandmark
2017 - Ashley Rininger
2018 - Nicole Zapparatta
2019 - Jordan Gamache
2020 - Mallory Jungles
2021 - Alyssa DiPalermo
2022 - Madison Lane
2023 - Kevin Cottrell
2024 - Sara Buie

Leadership and Service Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate core leadership values of service, attitude, teamwork, and excellence. *Prior to 2023, this award was called JMU Leadership and Service Scholarship. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2018 - Kathia Bonilla-Amaya
2019 - Lauren Williams
2020 - Maria Castillo
2021 - Caroline Ramey
2022 - Noah Dantinne
2023 - Lindsay Bernstein
2024 - Kendall Hewitt

Junior Award for Achievement in Teaching

This award is given to juniors who have demonstrated significant achievement as a teaching assistant.

2015 - Shane Herr and Mikala Morrow
2016 - *not awarded
2019 - Daniel George
2020 - Caroline Abramowitz
2021 - Mason Jones
2022 - Rachel Hester
2023 - Katevonni Solouangsana
2024 - Alexandra Sheffield

LeAnn Whitlock Memorial Scholarship

An endowed scholarship established by Zeta Phi Beta in memory of LeAnn Whitlock. This scholarship will provide a source of funding for academic scholarships to attract and retain underrepresented students (e.g., first generation college student, geographic diversity, merit scholarships, etc.) whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community. The annual scholarship recipient shall be selected from only undergraduate and graduate JMU students who have declared psychology as their major at JMU. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2015 - Akyla Joseph
2016 - Daroon Jalil
2017 - Zuby Okafor
2018 - Kayla Pichford
2019 - Meshayla Lumpkin
2020 - Oda Reinert
2021 - Kiara Olatunde
2022 - Wyatt Thomas
2023 - Anaya Eley
2024 - Khadijah Barnes

Thomas E. & Sherry Woodroof Rogowski Scholarship

This scholarship recognizes students who have a record of exceptional experiences and performance. You can contribute to this fund by making a donation online.

2015 - Briana Campbell
2016 - Maria Camila Restrepo Chavez
2017 - Kathia Bonilla-Amaya
2018 - Lydia Florez
2019 - Jackson Desjardins
2020 - Rebecca Millson
2021 - Michelle Pineda-Hernandez
2022 - Amber Gessner
2023 - Avery Knowlton
2024 - Chubiyojo Abu

Junior Award for Outstanding Research

This award is given to juniors who have demonstrated significant achievement in undergraduate research projects. *Prior to 2023, this award was called Junior Award for Achievement in Research.

2015 - Melissa Grant and Grant Pointon
2016 - Nancy Mack
2017 - Briana Craig
2018 - *not awarded
2019 - Cassidy White
2020 - Madison Sarlo
2021 - Maeve Register
2022 - *not awarded
2023 - Morgan Melchor
2024 - Rachel Jones

Outstanding Achievement in Statistics and Research Methods

This award is given to students who showed significant talent in methodology courses through creativity, diligence, and design.

2015 - Taylor Coats, Emily Davis, Cayla Evans, Nikole Gregg, Madeline Massari, Caroline Morris, and Nancy Windsor
2016 - Eryn Donovan, Christina Shulman, and Austin Vasallo
2017 - Matthew Best, Ashley Runnells, Kimberly Bianco, Tommy Stewart, Alicia Mingione, Amanda Misak, and Nicole Zapparrata
2018 - Katherine Landes, Nicole Shaffery, Emily Booker, Tatiana Swisher, Lauren Williams, Keiva Brannigan, and Emily Isola
2019 - Zachary Holmes, Amanda Johnson, Ashley Johnson, Tatiana Swisher, Tiffany Rodriguez, Kaitlin Seidenberg, Emily Thornton, Danielle Valenti, and Allison Young
2020 - Nick Trusty, Evin Tunador, Katherine Bloom, and Shannon Ledwith
2021 - Chelsey Deacon
2022 - Ashley Harris, Tyler Johnston, and Grace Young
2023 - Savannah Hoover, Alyssa Smith, Teagan Davis, and Baylee Howell
2024 - Jenna Mann, Sara Buie, Zach Baron, Jaden Case, and Shannon Brown

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