Spring Honors Convocation will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4 pm in the Main Theatre of the Redfern Arts Center; to honor the academic achievements of over fifty of Keene State’s finest and hardest-working students. Attendance at Honors Convocation will be limited to faculty representatives, award recipients, and up to five guests per awardee.
Please be sure to celebrate our high-achieving students for their excellence!
Ethos Award, Kylie M. Nelson; Olivia J. Poliquin
Excellence in Communication Award, Lauren E. Dombrowski
Alta Lu Townes Memorial Dance Award, Allyson J. Mahoney; Ashley G. Doyle
Distinguished Scholar Award for Dance, Ashley G. Doyle
Distinguished Scholar Award for Acting, Kei J. Eaccarino
Distinguished Scholar Award for Design Technology, Mackenzie E. Mann
Julia McHale Redfern Memorial Prize in Performing Arts, Grace T. Dowd
Dr. Benaquist Film Studies Award for Film Studies - Critical Studies, Mariah M. Rodriguez-Costa
Dr. Benaquist Film Studies Award for Film Studies for Production, Hayley V. Townsend
Frank H. Blackington, Jr. Language Proficiency Award, Dillon Z. Penders
Homer Stavely Excellence in Psychology Award, Sarah N. Downie
Peter Jenkins Memorial Scholarship, Emma M. Goldsmith
NH Primex Safety Studies Leadership Award, Joseph R. Fontaine
Distinguished Pathways in Safety Scholarship, José L. Martinez
Thomas Crowley Memorial Scholarship, Lillian E. Wotton
Yarosewick Family Education Award, Juniper K. Fowler
American Institute of Chemists (AIC) Award, Briauna L. Clay
Keene State College Chemistry Faculty Award, Hunter M. Perkins
Keene State College Chemistry Special Achievement Award, Erin M. Plummer
Maynard C. Waltz Memorial Award, Tess E. Brown
Community Service Nutrition Scholarship, Grace P. Baldwin
Kalich Family Outstanding Nutrition Student Award, Megan E. Plante
Samuel A. Martin ‘09 Memorial Scholarship, Sarah I. Page
Female Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Riley W. Devine
Male Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year, Tyler Adkins
Outstanding Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholar Award, Amarrah T. Gates
Peter H. Batchelder Scholarship for the Humanities, Lezmari A. Castrodad; Max Frisbee; Elianny C. Nunez; Cameron Rockwell
Dr. Rose Kundanis Scholarship in Journalism, Justin M. Dearborn
Aubrey Thomas ‘62 Biology Proficiency Award, Isabella M. Nagle
Cheshire Kennel Club Veterinary Award, Emily G. Fletcher
Olive Frenette Jennison Award, Anna G. Bentley
Robert S. Neuman Art Award, Lily R. Mandel
David Hatch Battenfeld and Barbara Bagby Battenfeld Memorial Award, Harmony N. Evans
Eder Creative Writing Scholarship, Lyle Lynde
Excellence in Creative Writing Award, Jackson Caffrey
Excellence in Literary Studies Award, Dahlia J. Costley; Quinn M. Mailloux
Excellence in Medieval and Early Modern Studies Award, Mary E. Scheidel
Janet Youga Excellence in Secondary Education Award, Evan M. Parker; Kayla A. Turner
Danny Paul Hunter Memorial Scholarship, Nathan Herbert
Don Baldini Music Scholarship, May E. Cassidy
Honorable Jesse F. Davis ‘37 Scholarship, Maxwell W. Berry
Jim and Mary Leonard Scholarship in Music, Killian A. Bailey; Evalynn T. LaRose; Lily K. Roberge
Mary E. Yelda ‘47 Scholarship in Music, Benjamin Ott
Music Department Scholarship, Flynn Ortiz; Ellis White
Sherry Bovinet Scholarship Fund, Benjamin K. Hawkes
Donna Coty Memorial Scholarship, Logan M. Touchette
Liberty Mutual Insurance Excellence in Mathematics Award, Olivia Kaminske