Student Academic Awards Night

May 19, 2023

Franklin Cummings Tech hosted our best and brightest students and their families this week at the 2023 Academic Awards Dinner, bringing back a beloved annual tradition for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Awards Dinner honored 10 standout students who were selected by faculty to receive special department awards, based on the students’ academic achievement and leadership among their classmates. Also honored were student scholars who made the Spring Dean’s List, which includes having at least a 3.5 GPA, no grade below a “C,” and earning at least 12 credits for the spring term.

“We’re so happy to congratulate our strong, resilient students tonight,” said Dr. Aisha Francis, Franklin Cummings Tech President and CEO. “Each of you have performed splendidly and your faculty members have found you to be head and shoulders above your peers. There is something special about each of you.”

Department Award Winners

Christopher Whyte – Automotive Achievement Award Winner
Presented annually to a graduating student in Automotive Technology who showed significant improvement in the program. Presented by James Dellot, Automotive Technology Department Chair

Julio Arias – Automotive Leadership Award Winner
Presented annually to the student with high ethical standards, integrity, and a sense of community. Presented by James Dellot, Automotive Technology Department Chair

Kiventzcy Guerrier – Computer Information Technology Award for Academic Excellence Winner
Presented to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence in Computer Information Technology. Presented by Fathima James, Computer Information Technology Department Chair

Michael Philbrook – Construction Management Excellence Winner
Presented to the student who has demonstrated excellent skills in construction management technology and leadership among their classmates. Presented by Leslie Tuplin, Construction Management Department Chair

Alimael Rivera Martinez – The Mozhgan Hosseinpour Engineering Technology Award Winner
Presented to the student who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in Engineering Technology, this award is named after the current longest-serving Professor of the Engineering Technology Department. Presented by Sally Heckel, Director of Learning, and Wallace Scott, Lecturer of Engineering Technology Department

Josiah Ryan – Ralph G. Adams Memorial Award Winner
Awarded to the student who has demonstrated academic achievement and integrity in Engineering Technology, this award is named for the late former Dean of Faculty and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. Presented by Sally Heckel, Director of Learning, and Melvin Lugo Alvarez, Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology

Rediet Asfaw – Health Information Technology Award for Academic Excellence
Presented to the student who had demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in the study of Health Information Technology. Presented by Dr. Gerald Elysee, Health Information Technology Department Chair

Ryan Malcolm – HVAC&R Award for Excellence
Presented to the student who has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in HAVC&R Technology. Presented by John Terasconi, HAVC&R Technology Department Chair

Laura Campbell – George J. Bourque Memorial Award
Presented to the student in the Opticianry program for academic excellence and a high standard of integrity, this award was established by the Opticians Association of Massachusetts to honor the significant contributions Mr. Bourque made to the Opticianry program. Presented by Blair Wong, Opticianry Department Chair

Nicholas Healy – Irving Fisher Memorial Award
Presented to the student who has demonstrated excellence in the field of Practical Electricity, this award is named for Irving Fisher, who attended the college and was involved in electrical design for 65 years as president of Fisher Electrical Corporation. Presented by Rui Gomes, Practical Electricity Department Chair