Every year, UNH participates in Campus Compact for NH's President's Awards. The president gives 1 award each to a student or student organization, a member of the faculty/staff/administration, and a community partner, as well as nominating 1 student for the Newman Civic Fellowship.
This year, we want YOUR input! Who you do think deserves to be recognized for their work in the community? Please read the award descriptions below, and use the link to submit your nomination!
Please note: The nominations require a paragraph describing the nominee's passions and accomplishments. It will work on your phone, but may be easier to navigate from a laptop or desktop computer. Thanks!
Presidents’ Leadership Award
For an individual student or student organization that has made outstanding contributions to community service, service learning, and/or civic engagement efforts on their campus. This award is for a student or student organization that has made service an integral part of their college experience as evidenced through their contribution to the community.
For an individual student or student organization that has made outstanding contributions to community service, service learning, and/or civic engagement efforts on their campus. This award is for a student or student organization that has made service an integral part of their college experience as evidenced through their contribution to the community.
Presidents’ Good Steward Award
For a member of the faculty, administration or staff member who has contributed his or her professional expertise in service to the wider community and who has significantly advanced public service on their campus.
Presidents’ Community Partner Award
For a non-profit organization who has enhanced the quality of life in the community in meaningful and measurable ways and engaged in the development of sustained, reciprocal partnerships with a college or university.
The Newman Civic Fellowship recognizes and supports community-committed students who are changemakers and public problem-solvers at Campus Compact member institutions. Through the fellowship, Campus Compact provides students with training and resources that nurture their assets and passions and help them develop strategies for social change. The yearlong program, named for Campus Compact founder Frank Newman, includes virtual learning opportunities and networking as part of a national network of engaged student leaders and an optional in-person convening.
2020 Recipient: Alexandra Vergara
2019 Recipient: Kaitlin Griffin
Past Recipients:
| Year | President's Leadership Award | President's Good Steward Award | President's Community Partner Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UNH Relay for Life | Dr. Jason Bocarro | Volunteer Action Center - United Ways |
| 2005 | Committee on Rights & Justice | Kate Hanson | Not Awarded |
| 2006 | Jill Dvorak & Lauren Piscitelle | John Carney & Grant Cioffi | Seymour Osman Community Center |
| 2007 | Alexandra Barrell | David Worster | United Campus Ministry |
| 2008 | Kaitlyn Lewis | William Ross | Family Reception Center, Strafford County Dept. of Corrections |
| 2009 | Katie Brym | Tim Barretto | The Krempels Brain Injury Foundation |
| 2010 | Lynette Boutin | Lisa Cicotelli | Wildcat Friends Program |
| 2011 | UNH Relay for Life | Sarah Spates | New Heights |
| 2012 | Brittany Thompson | Nancy Johnson | Somersworth Youth Safe Haven |
| 2013 | Megan Brabec | Michelle Holt-Shannon | City Year |
| 2014 | Alpha Phi Omega | Otic Douce | Seymor Osman Community Center & Safe Haven |
| 2015 | Not Awarded | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2016 | Zachary Bolster | Jane Stapleton | The Waysmeet Center |
| 2017 | Kelsey Nicholson | Mary Faucher | The Freedom Cafe |
| 2018 | Kayla Goodwin | Holly Cashman | Big Brothers Big Sisters NH |
| 2019 | Kayla Kenney | Judy Sharkey | McGregor EMS |
| 2020 | Hayden McDermott | Avary Thorne | NH Toy Library Network |