LOCH SHELDRAKE — SUNY Sullivan recognized outstanding student achievement at its 2026 Academic & Athletic Awards Ceremony, held Thursday, May 7 in the Seelig Theatre on the college’s Loch Sheldrake campus.

The annual ceremony celebrates students who demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, and campus involvement across a wide range of SUNY Sullivan programs. Awards were presented by faculty, staff, and athletic leadership in recognition of achievement inside and outside the classroom. 

Opening remarks were delivered by SUNY Sullivan President Dr. David Potash and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs Dr. Carissa Massey. “This is an extraordinarily inspirational ceremony,” said Dr. Potash. “We are so very proud to recognize the hard work, determination, and personal growth of these students. They have truly distinguished themselves academically, athletically, and as members of the SUNY Sullivan community.”

Elizabeth Green received the Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence, the highest student recognition presented within the State University of New York system. Ms. Green plans to transfer and she hopes to become a history teacher.

Academic awards were presented across SUNY Sullivan’s Health Sciences, Science, Technology & Math, Catskill Hospitality Institute, and Liberal Arts programs. Honorees represented many disciplines, including nursing, respiratory care, culinary arts, business, criminal justice, psychology, computer graphics, and green building technology.

Student athletes were celebrated. Members of the SUNY Sullivan men’s basketball program were honored for athletic performance, leadership, sportsmanship, and conference achievements. Award recipients included Tomas Hernandez, Jamie Reich, Quentin Richardson, and Sincere Henderson.

“While today celebrates individual students, success is never achieved alone — it’s built through the support of families, friends, advisors, faculty, and an entire college community,” said Simon Clement, director of Athletics at SUNY Sullivan. “The students we’re honoring today have demonstrated a true commitment to excellence, and we’re incredibly grateful they chose SUNY Sullivan as part of their academic journey. Their achievements make us proud of this college, proud of this community, and optimistic about the future.”

SUNY Sullivan’s annual Academic & Athletic Awards Ceremony is a joyous campus-wide celebration of student success and achievement. Student recipients were selected by faculty, staff, and coaches based on academic standing, leadership, campus contributions, athletic performance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.