Challenge Coin

The Presidential Medal for Excellence, introduced by former President Chris Gibson ’86 Ph.D., honors Siena students, faculty, staff, and alumni who have “truly excelled or offered an extraordinary performance.”

The green enameled coins are two inches in diameter and are embossed with the Siena logos and core values: Person-Centered. Lifelong Learners. Inclusive. Compassionate Leaders. Innovative.

Each coin is individually numbered and a record of each coin will be kept in the president's office.

Nominations for a Presidential Medal of Excellence can be submitted to the President’s office by emailing president@siena.edu.

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SUMMER 2021 — FALL 2021 — WINTER 2022 — SPRING 2022 — SUMMER 2022 — Fall 2022 — Spring 2023

Award Recipient	Date
Diana Procopis ’21	Summer 2021
Mackenzi Flynn ’21	Summer 2021
Sharon Daloz Parks	Summer 2021
Kacie Oliver '21	Fall 2021
Rick Bagnoli	Fall 2021
Ben Montgomery	Fall 2021
Anthony Pondillo '65 M.B.A.	Fall 2021
Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Elaine Phelan	Fall 2021
Paul F. Dwyer, Jr. '71, J.D.	Fall 2021
Leonard M. Cutler, Ph.D	Fall 2021
MaryAnne Egan '86, Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Judith L. Dougherty '06, B.A.	Fall 2021
Donna D. McIntosh, M.S.W.	Fall 2021
Allison Turcio '06	Fall 2021
Edwin L. Rogers, Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Duane A. Matcha, Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Jodi O’Donnell Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Richard M. Proctor, Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Karen Boswell, Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Cassidy Hammecker '22	Fall 2021
Annie Larsen '22	Fall 2021
Kate Meierdiercks Ph.D.	Fall 2021
Fr. Dennis Tamburello, O.F.M.	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Colleen Riley	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Jim McGuinness, MBA Student	Fall 2021
John Coleman ’62, posthumous	Fall 2021
Joshua Deyo ’22	Fall 2021
Terry Arndt ’67	Fall 2021
Alan Glasser ’22	Fall 2021
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2021
Peter Crummey, Colonie Town Supervisor	Winter 2022
John McPhee	Winter 2022
Thomas J. Dolan '68	Spring 2022
Col. Kandace Daffin	Spring 2022
Hameed Danesh	Spring 2022
Major General Daniel J. Christian	Spring 2022
Special Presidential Recognition	Spring 2022
Lindenwald Museum Park Ranger	Spring 2022
Lindenwald Museum Park Ranger	Spring 2022
First-Year Seminar Student	Spring 2022
First-Year Seminar Student	Spring 2022
First-Year Seminar Student	Spring 2022
First-Year Seminar Student	Spring 2022
First-Year Seminar Student	Spring 2022
Cristian Spariosu ’23	Spring 2022
Class of 2022 ROTC Graduate- Special Recognition	Spring 2022
Doug Lonnstrom, Ph.D.	Summer 2022
Master Sergeant Hecker	Summer 2022
Anthony Pelliccia '17	Summer 2022
Major Frank Engle '05	Fall 2022
Evan Parker	Fall 2022
Jackson Parker	Fall 2022
Todd Rosenfield	Fall 2022
Timothy Nigro '26	Fall 2022
Gabriel Hoglund '26	Fall 2022
John Hayes '24	Fall 2022
Cub Scout Pack 1701 of Latham	Fall 2022
Scout Troop 1701B of Latham	Fall 2022
Scout Troop 1701G of Latham	Fall 2022
12th Annual Veterans Recognition Dinner attendees	Fall 2022
Rich Ensor	Fall 2022
Special Presidential Recognition	Fall 2022
Lisa Bryk	Spring 2023
Karen Mahar, Ph.D.	Spring 2023
Jason Rich '98	Spring 2023
Cynthia King-LeRoy	Spring 2023
Jeanne Obermayer	Spring 2023
Mary Strunk	Spring 2023
Betty Bachman, Ph.D.	Spring 2023
Joseph Fitzgerald	Spring 2023
Suzanne O'Connor	Spring 2023
Lisa Lally	Spring 2023
Pat Markley	Spring 2023
Chuck Rothman	Spring 2023
Anne Rody-Wright, J.D.	Spring 2023
Mary Lawyer	Spring 2023
Sharon Small , Ph.D.	Spring 2023
Daniel Moriarty, Ph.D.	Spring 2023
Jim Morris	Spring 2023
Scott Houghtaling	Spring 2023
Jeff Stone	Spring 2023
Tim Kensky	Spring 2023
Kellie Milne	Spring 2023
John DeVito	Spring 2023
Frank Tamburrino	Spring 2023
Nicole Cosentino	Spring 2023
Prince Asante '23	Spring 2023
Karen Mahar	Spring 2023