Whittier College students were acknowledged for their service, leadership, and academic achievement through the annual Honors Convocation Awards.
Watch the Honors Convocation Awards
Fellowships
Alianza de los Amigos Martin Ortiz Fellowship
The Arthur Vining Davis Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
- Catherine Acosta
- Jillian Weber
- Allison Lou
- Katie Ann Huy
- Tiffany Tang
Barbara Ondrasik ’57 and David Groce Fellowship
- Amelia Bennett
- Lisette Gomez
- Lauren Beasley
- Sergi Jacobs
- Teresa Marchetti
Jan and John ’45 Cauffman Endowed Fellowship
Jan Lopez Wood Endowed Fellowship in Art
Jeffrey Lindstrom ’94 Endowed Fellowship in Political Science
Mary Davis Fellowship in Public Service
- Anni Bamwenda
- Shanti Nelson
Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship
- Abigial Sanchez
- Alyssa Sandoval
- Dayquan Moeller
- Keidan Chavez
- Klyde Walker
Richard M. Nixon Fellowship
Art & Technology Student Fellowship
- Kyle McAuliffe
- Auden Mucher
- Cheyenne Figueroa
- Gia Honne
The Fletcher Jones Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship
- Ishann Chetty
- Samuel Ho
- Adam Wildanger
- Alexis Ngo
- Diego Vargas
- William Gao
Departmental Program Awards
Africana & Black Studies; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Africana & Black Studies
- Jessica Sanchez
- Lauren Mauge
Anthropology; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Anthropology
Art and Visual Studies; Outstanding Student Digital Art & Design
- Vanessa Rossel
- Mary Rose Primosch
- Daniel Sandoval
- Kelsi Ikeda
Art and Visual Studies; Outstanding Student in Art History and Visual Culture
Biology; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Biology
Biology; Outstanding Research in Biology
- Felicia Delgadillo
- Martin Olmos
- Taylor Watanabe
Business Administration; Outstanding Graduate in Business Administration
Business Administration; Outstanding Graduate in International Business
Business Administration; Outstanding Graduate in Management
Business Administration; Outstanding Graduate in Accounting
Business Administration; Outstanding Graduate in Finance
Business Administration; Outstanding Graduate in Marketing
Business Administration; The Murdy Writing Award
Business Administration; The Richard T. Clawson Service Award
Chemistry; The W. Roy Newsome Award in Chemistry
- Tanner Barnes
- Gianluca Bencomo
- Shan Deneen
- Kole Joachim
- Oscar Mijares
Chemistry; Undergraduate Research Award in Chemistry
Economics; The Gregory Woriol Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Economics
Education and Child Development; Outstanding Achievement in Child Development
- Lucas Holbert
- Ariana Recinos
- Lizbeth Yerena Avalos
Education and Child Development; Outstanding Achievement in Education
English Language and Literature; Graduate in English
English Language and Literature; Graduate in Creative Writing
English Language and Literature; Outstanding Achievement in Creating Writing
English Language and Literature; Outstanding Graduate in Literary Analysis
Gender Studies; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Gender Studies
- Sumitra Bernardo
- Bergen Flom
- Heidi Metro
- Annabelle Ortiz
Global and Cultural Studies; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Global and Cultural Studies
- Sydney Mendoza- Beck
- Sydney Thiroux
History; Outstanding Graduate in History
- Amelia Gregorio
- Alexias Proctor
History; The Paul Moore and Allison Moore-Smith Teaching Scholarship Award
- Sierra Goodrich
- Amelia Gregorio
Integrated Computer Science; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Integrated Computer Science Physics
Kinesiology; Outstanding Contribution to the Department of Kinesiology
Kinesiology; Outstanding Graduate in Kinesiology
Kinesiology; Outstanding Graduate in Pre-Physical Therapy
Mathematics; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Mathematics
- John Paul Gomez-Reed
- Christopher Pudlinski
Mathematics; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Mathematics-Business
Mathematics; The Pyle Prize for Outstanding Graduate in Mathematics
- Farrah Luu
- Benjamin Arrendondo
Mathematics; The Dr. Sharad V. Keny Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Modern Languages and Literatures; Outstanding Student in Chinese
Modern Languages and Literatures; Outstanding Student in French
- Nancy Avila
- Jezebel Kline
Modern Languages and Literatures; The Martin Ortiz Award for Academic Excellence in Spanish
Modern Languages and Literatures; The Tara Molloy Service and Leadership Award in Spanish
Music; Outstanding Performer by a Music Major
- Deborah Hernandez
- Leslie Swadener
Music; Outstanding Performer by a Non-Music Major
- Felicia Delgadillo
- Anjali Thakur
- Brandon Ramos
Music; Outstanding Scholarship in Music
Music; Outstanding Service in Music
Philosophy; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Philosophy
Philosophy; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Applied Philosophy
Physics; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Physics and Astronomy
Political Science; The Burnett-Bergerson Political Science Award
- Jacqueline Au
- Harrison Fuller
- Karen Romero
Psycholological Sciences; Outstanding Academic Achievement in the Psychological Sciences
- Andrew Christopherson
- Ariana Galvan-Hernandez
- Destiny Trinh
Psychological Sciences; Outstanding Scholarship in the Psychological Sciences
Psychological Sciences; Outstanding Service to the Psychological Sciences
- Ariana Galvan-Hernandez
- Amanda Hernandez
- Shellby Lewis
- Cynthia Rodela
Public Health; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Public Health
Religious Studies; C. Milo Connick Award for Outstanding Scholarship in Religious Studies
Social Work; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Social Work
Social Work; Outstanding Student in Field Education
Sociology; Charles J. Browning Prize in Sociology
Sociology; Outstanding Student in Sociological Praxis
Theatre and Communication Arts; Outstanding Academic Achievement in Theatre & Communication Arts
- Ariel Rose Horton
- Sadie Recio
Whittier College Writing Program; Outstanding Writing Associate
- Carolyne Sparks
- Lauren Hinrichs
Whittier Scholars; Outstanding Graduate in the Whittier Scholars Program
- Grace Grannis
- Madison VanWinkle
- Rickey Ortiz
Whittier Scholars; Outstanding Research and or Creativity in the Whittier Scholars Program
- Emerson Little
- D’ja Cantrell
- Mason Gaw
Whittier Scholars; Outstanding Service to the Whittier Scholars Program
External Awards
- Harrison Fuller - Payne International Development Fellowship
- Ashley Magana - UC Davis Neuroscience Initiative to Enhance Diversity Program
- Aubry Acosta - Association of Research Institutes in Art History Internship
- Crisol Padilla - Montana State University REU in Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Maya Choy- Tanium People Programs Intern
- Yasmin Mendoza - University of Virginia Student Early Identification Program
- Gabriella Torres Joubert - Integrative and Evolutionary Biology REU at the University of Massachusetts
- Natasha Waldorf - Silver Lake Nature Center Environmental Internship
- Eric Borunda - Walmart Supply Chain Operations Internship
- Bergen Flom - Carmichael Lynch Brand Planning Internship
- Lauren Beasley - Marsh and McLennan's Guy Carpenter Internship
- Sanjay Khemani - Lowe's Home Improvement Regional Distribution Center Operations Intern
- Mahloele Lefawo - Whittier College Municipal Composting Project Research Intern
- Miguel Yanez Rodriguez - Boston University BRITE REU
- Jaileene Quiteno Zavala - Anthem Inc. Specialty Sales Internship
- Haley Vallejo - Nickelodeon Development and Outreach Marketing Internship
- Fernando Ramirez - Summer Health Professions Education Program
- Alessandro De La Torre - xDefy Media Partnerships and Trends Fellow
- Andrew Jones - Keck Graduate Institute Medical Device Development Bootcamp
- Daniel Brown - Jewish Vocational Services Kohn Internship
- Chiara Schwindt - The City of Hope STEM Training and Education Program Internship
ASWC Awards
Virtual Engagement Award
This award is given to a student organization that has made positive contributions to the college community and community at large. The organization will have provided accessible means of engagement through exceptional use of online platforms
Outstanding Program in Academia Award
This award is given to a departmental student organization or club that exhibits student learning, success, and collaboration through a positive contribution to the campus community. The organization will have demonstrated success in student engagement through various events and/or activities that enrich the academic environment.
Collaboration In Programming Award
Given to an organization that has excelled in the area of co-sponsorship with a diverse number of student organizations and departments. The recipient of this award should have programmed more than one event with other organizations throughout the year.
- Diversity Council
- First Year Class Council
- InterClub Council
- InterSociety Council
- Social Justice Coalition
Social Media Engagement Award
Honors an organization that has successfully utilized one or more social media platforms, and whose social media content promotes engagement through a variety of innovative methods.
Student Organization Excellence Award
This award is given to a registered student organization that has excelled in all areas of student organization management. The recipient(s) will demonstrate how their annual goals have been achieved and how the organization furthers its mission through its programming, financial and organizational management, member development, and contributions to the campus and/or local community.
- Womxn’s Leadership Association
- Quaker Campus
Outstanding Officer of the Year Award
This award recognizes a student who has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout their term of office and has enhanced participation and involvement within their organization, the campus, and the community as a whole.
- Ariana Galvan-Hernandez, Psi Chi Honor Society
- Zoe Iseri, InterClub Council
Advisor of the Year Award
Honors a faculty or staff member who has served as an advisor to a student club or organization. This advisor is involved with the student leaders, offers knowledge and experience to the organization, and provides assistance and support on an ongoing basis.
- Joe Melendez, KPoet Radio & Media Council
Senior Keys
Senior Keys are presented to select members of the senior class who go above and beyond and stand out for their meritorious service to the Whittier College community. These students are leaders of multiple clubs and are broadly recognized by the student body for their work. Recipients were selected based on their time and effort spent in the name of Whittier College, the diversity of their activities, and their impact on other students.
- Hannah Angileri
- Journee Bradford
- Cole DiGrazia
- Sarah Dorsey
- Amber Doty
- Jesse Eccles
- Bergen Flom
- Kole Joachim
- Carrina Mendoza
- Victoria O'Campo
- Addy Robinson
- Dianna Torres
Outstanding Leader Award
This award is given to students of Sophomore or Junior standing who have demonstrated leadership through sustained involvement and contribution to the college community.
- Lauren Beasely
- Nailah Beyene Martin
- Amber Brost
- Jose Estrada
- Zoe Iseri
- Tori Royster
- Angel Tobar
- Jannet Torres
Emerging Leader Award
This award is given to students with first or second year standing who have exhibited leadership potential through their involvement in the campus community. Recipients of this award have demonstrated leadership potential and desire to contribute to student life at Whittier College.
- Sage Amdahl
- Cesar Bautista
- Alex Coco
- Micalah Harris
- Natasha Waldorf
Outstanding Contribution to Campus Wellness Award
Recognizes an individual student or student-initiated program that promotes wellness on campus.
Social Justice Leadership Award
Recognizes a student who has made extraordinary efforts in the area of diversity and social justice, working towards full and equal participation of all groups in society, including the Whittier College campus community.
Innovator Award
Recognizes a student who created an innovative program to address a communal need.
Impact Award
This award will be given to someone who typically does not receive the recognition they deserve. Through their behind the scenes involvement, this person makes an impact in the Poet community and beyond.
- Ashley Magana
- Fernando Ramirez
- Kim Tsuyuki
Civic Engagement Award
This award is presented to one student and one student organization that has become distinguished in a civic engagement accomplishment that has contributed significantly to the betterment of the campus community and the community beyond Whittier College.
- The Palmer Society
- Victoria Navarro
