Celebrating our Students

TRIO Program Awards 2025

Rookie of the Year 2025

Description: This award applauds those participants who are new to the TRIO Program for the current 2024-2025 academic year and model the virtues and qualities of a student leader and promote the success of other Salisbury University and TRIO Program students.

  • Rashad Burnett-McCray
  • Mark Niederhofer 
  • Lucia Fuentes Scott

TRIO Spotlight 2025

Description: The TRIO Spotlight Award celebrates exceptional students who demonstrate outstanding participation in both the TRIO Program and the broader Salisbury University community. This accolade recognizes their notable contributions, achievements and positive impact on campus, showcasing their excellence and dedication.

  • Stephora Alberi
  • Gelila Alemu
  • Madjesca Limage
  • Christopher Okata of Damascus

TRIO Perseverance 2025

Description: This award celebrates those participants who have demonstrated significant determination in the face of personal or academic obstacles to attain their educational goals. The TRIO Program recognizes these students who have supported and inspired other students to reach their potential. This includes helping fellow TRIO Program students access on- and off-campus resources, serving as informal mentors, reaching out to the TRIO community to promote engagement and community, and providing positive and warm energy to others.

  • Mariah Guevara
  • Kara Jordan
  • Davon Noble

TRIO Student of the Year 2025

Description: The TRIO Student Support Services Program Student of the Year award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exemplary participation, academic achievement and community involvement within the TRIO Program. To be eligible for this prestigious honor, students must meet specific criteria, including maintaining a minimum 3.0 college grade point average, actively engaging in a minimum of two required services and 15 contacts with TRIO Program staff, and receiving recommendations from both professional staff and peers. This award celebrates the holistic excellence and dedication of exceptional TRIO Program participants.

  • Asiha Blake
  • Neila Henrice
  • Andersen Herman
  • Benjamin Single

TRIO Student Worker of the Year 2025

Description: The TRIO Student Worker of the Year award acknowledges the exceptional dedication and commitment demonstrated by one or more TRIO Program Student Workers from the TRIO Student Staff Team. These individuals has made significant contributions in inspiring and guiding TRIO Participants and exemplifying the values and mission of the program.

  • Lord is good Alafe
  • DaBrion Heath
  • Gladie Kasongo
  • Grayson Ledsome