Utica University

Annual Awards are grants and prizes awarded to deserving students on a yearly basis.

(Note: * indicates award may not be available every year.)

John Behrens/RSI Phoenix Award This award, established in honor of Professor Emeritus John Behrens, is given in recognition of the personal and academic achievements of the non-traditional student and as encouragement for continued success.

Joseph Bonomo Scholarship Award This $100 award is given to the outstanding senior in the area of business and international studies. It was established by Mrs. Gertrude Bean to perpetuate the name of Mr. Joseph Bonomo and his high ideals of education and business. The award is based on a GPA of 3.0 or higher with consideration given to the student's involvement in extracurricular activities. Priority is given to students who have selected the international business management concentration.

Owen Comora/RSI Tangerine Award Established and administered by the Raymond Simon Institute for Public Relations in honor of Owen Comora '53, this annual $200 cash award is given to a member of The Tangerine staff whose work on the University weekly has been outstanding and effective.

David D'Alessandro/RSI Intern Awards These $750-$2,000 awards are given to the public relations/journalism upper-level students deemed by the public relations/journalism faculty to have demonstrated academic, professional, and extracurricular excellence. The award honors and was established by David D'Alessandro '72 as a means of assisting public relations/journalism interns in covering their internship expenses.

Henry and Rose DiSpirito Award for Excellence in Art This award was established by Dolores DiSpirito in honor of her parents, the late Henry DiSpirito, former artist-in-residence at Utica University, and the late Rose DiSpirito. The recipient of the award will be a full-time senior whose work reflects potential for a lasting contribution in the field of art.

Kathi Kowalewski Dunn ’86 Therapeutic Recreation Award Established by Joan Kay reimbursement for the purchase of books up to the award amount or the actual cost of books, whichever is less. The award recipients shall be selected by the Chair of the Therapeutic Recreation program from the candidates who best demonstrate propensity for the field of therapeutic recreation and exemplify Kathi’s dedication and commitment to the profession, as well as her sensitivity, heart, and compassion to her patients.