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.

Adam Schultz ’23 ’26 - 2026 SNHU Emerging Leader Award Recipient

Adam Schultz stands out as an esteemed leader, both professionally and within the SNHU community. Through his service on the Alumni Board of Directors, continued volunteer engagement, and dedication to supporting student success, he has helped strengthen connections between students and alumni while demonstrating exceptional potential for future leadership. His professional growth, commitment to lifelong learning, and ongoing involvement with SNHU position him as a rising leader whose impact will continue to grow in the years ahead. 

Past Recipients

2024 - Connor Chute '22
2023 - Jade Smith '21
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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