The night began with a keynote speech from former pro boxer Dave Tiberi.

Manor College held its annual Student Affairs Awards banquet on Thursday, April 25. 

The night is a chance for students to be recognized for their efforts on the court, in the classroom and in the community. 

The night began with a keynote speech from Dave Tiberi, a former boxer best known for challenging James “Lights Out” Toney for the world middleweight championship. The fight, which ended in a controversial split decision, resulted in legislation that created stronger health and safety rules for fighters across the nation. 

In total, more than three dozen students received awards for their achievements. Here’s a full list of the students and organizations who were honored.

2024 Student Leadership Awards

2024 Student Organization of the Year

Mental Health Club

2024 Unsung Hero Award

Natasha Moore

2024 Student Leader of the Year

Aracely Lebron

2024 Student Org Advisor of the Year

Christine Prince

2024 Service Project of the Year

Campus Ministry

Sandwiches for the Homeless

2024 Student President of the Year

Jessie Dupre

2024 Kyle Macintosh Memorial Award 

Tamara Ellerbe

 

2024 Athletic Awards

MVP

Manny Roach – Men’s Basketball

Namir Simmons – Men’s Basketball

Eddie Fortescue – Men’s Soccer

Gabriel Elliot – Men’s Soccer

Anthony Ortiz – Baseball

Phaizon Thompson – Men’s Indoor Track

Phaizon Thompson – Men’s Outdoor Track

Ronise Exil – Women’s Cross Country

Myla Keller – Women’s Soccer

Jessie Dupre – Women’s Outdoor Track

Brooke Strassle – Volleyball

Coach’s Award

Chiekh Diagne – Men’s Basketball

Maximo Chavez – Men’s Soccer

Olivia Morton – Women’s Cross Country

Aidan Geiger – Women’s Indoor Track

Joselyn Olivencia – Volleyball

Yerald Duran – Baseball

Lauren Brown – Women’s Soccer

Most Improved

Lucas Dolchanczyk – Men’s Soccer 

Kayla Torres – Volleyball

Jacob Torres – Baseball

Alexandra Coyotl-Arias – Women’s Soccer

Deacon Lindor – Men’s Basketball

Brian Barry Sportsmanship Award

Eddie Fortescue – Men’s Basketball

Adan Crispin-Morales – Men’s Soccer

Jessie Dupre – Women’s Indoor Track

Neysha Medina – Women’s Outdoor Track

Cheyann Velez – Volleyball

Almanie Reyes Torres – Baseball

Sylvania Juste – Women’s Soccer

Athletic Department Appreciation Award

Tamara Ellerbe

Manor College Coach of the Year

John Dempster – Men’s Soccer

Leo Mahon – Men’s Basketball