SNHU Emerging Leader Award (formerly Young Alumni Award)

Established in 2000, this award recognizes alumni who graduated not more than five years ago and have demonstrated leadership and support to the Alumni Association and Southern New Hampshire University.

Jade Smith '21 - 2023 SNHU Emerging Leader Award Recipient

Jade Smith is an esteemed leader who’s made an indelible mark at SNHU. From mentoring to holding key positions in student organizations, Jade has demonstrated her dedication to fostering inclusivity and community engagement. Her Penmen pride continues to shine through her involvement and volunteerism as an alumna. Jade’s leadership skills have made a lasting impact and her ongoing support and commitment to her alma mater continue to be felt.

Past Recipients

2022 - Vishwal Shah '18G
2022 - Stephen Burkhart '16 '19G '22
2021 - Aarron Dupuis '19MBA
2021 - Michael Williams '16 '18G
2020 - Danielle Dalton '12 '16G
2019 - Barbori Streibl '16G
2018 - Sylvain Nayituriki '16
2017 - Marek F. Rivero '11 '15G '15MBA
2016 - Michael J. Rizzi '09 '10G '12MBA
2015 - Rachael (Kuzmick) Comstock '10G and Ryan Comstock '12MBA
2014 - Douglas Howard '09 '11G
2013 - Angela Palladino '11
2012 - Elena Painchaud '08 '10G
2011 - Jared Gabrey '06
2010 - Jeffrey M. Penta '05 '08
2009 - Ashley A. Liadis '02 '05G
2008 - Jason F. DeMarzo '03
2007 - Katherine A. McKenney '03 '07G
2006 - Tiffany A. Lyon '00 '02G
2005 - Kristina (Kintzer) Oleksak '01 '03MBA '03G
2004 - Meghan (Cotton) Dalesandro '00
2002 - Robin (Sorenson) Kazes '97
2001 - Chad Mason '98 '00MBA
2000 - Michelle (Lamontagne) Strout '96 '98G

*denotes deceased honorees

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