The Presidential Medal for Excellence, introduced by 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.
“It’s a longstanding tradition in the military to present a commemorative coin to celebrate a superior performance,” says President Gibson. “It’s a symbol of the utmost respect for how someone has done their job, and how they are living their lives. The College’s Presidential Medals celebrate excellent work by those who truly embrace Siena’s values.”
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
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3. Sharon Daloz Parks |
Summer 2021 |
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4. Kacie Oliver '21 |
Fall 2021 |
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5. Rick Bagnoli |
Fall 2021 |
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6. Ben Montgomery |
Fall 2021 |
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7. Anthony Pondillo '65 M.B.A. |
Fall 2021 |
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8. Charles F. Seifert, Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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9. Elaine Phelan |
Fall 2021 |
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10. Paul F. Dwyer, Jr. '71, J.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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11. Leonard M. Cutler, Ph.D |
Fall 2021 |
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12. MaryAnne Egan '86, Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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13. Judith L. Dougherty '06, B.A. |
Fall 2021 |
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14. Donna D. McIntosh, M.S.W. |
Fall 2021 |
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15. Allison Turcio '06 |
Fall 2021 |
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16. Edwin L. Rogers, Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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17. Duane A. Matcha, Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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18. Jodi O’Donnell Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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19. Richard M. Proctor, Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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20. Karen Boswell, Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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21. Cassidy Hammecker '22 |
Fall 2021 |
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22. Annie Larsen '22 |
Fall 2021 |
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23. Kate Meierdiercks Ph.D. |
Fall 2021 |
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25. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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26. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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27. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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28. Colleen Riley |
Fall 2021 |
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29. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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30. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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31. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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32. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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33. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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34. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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35. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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36. Jim McGuinness, MBA Student |
Fall 2021 |
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37. John Coleman ’62, posthumous |
Fall 2021 |
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38. Joshua Deyo ’22 |
Fall 2021 |
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39. Terry Arndt ’67 |
Fall 2021 |
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40. Alan Glasser ’22 |
Fall 2021 |
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41. Special Presidential Recognition |
Fall 2021 |
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42. Peter Crummey, Colonie Town Supervisor |
Winter 2022 |
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43. John McPhee |
Winter 2022 |
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44. Thomas J. Dolan '68 |
Spring 2022 |
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45. Col. Kandace Daffin |
Spring 2022 |
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46. Hameed Danesh |
Spring 2022 |
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47. Major General Daniel J. Christian |
Spring 2022 |
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48. Special Presidential Recognition |
Spring 2022 |
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49. Lindenwald Museum Park Ranger |
Spring 2022 |
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50. Lindenwald Museum Park Ranger |
Spring 2022 |
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51. First-Year Seminar Student |
Spring 2022 |
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52. First-Year Seminar Student |
Spring 2022 |
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53. First-Year Seminar Student |
Spring 2022 |
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54. First-Year Seminar Student |
Spring 2022 |
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55. First-Year Seminar Student |
Spring 2022 |
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Spring 2022 |
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58. Class of 2022 ROTC Graduate- Special Recognition |
Spring 2022 |
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63. Class of 2022 ROTC Graduate- Special Recognition |
Spring 2022 |