Congratulations To Our 2025 Stony Award Winners
December 9, 2025
Dear Stony Brook Community,
What a joyful evening it was Monday night joining our accomplished honorees and their families, along with distinguished colleagues and friends for the Third Annual Stony Awards. The elegance, excitement and fun of the event reflected its importance as each of the people recognized made a significant contribution to the excellence of our university and to enhancing its warm, supportive and inclusive culture.
I was particularly pleased to see these awards honor our phenomenal staff who are often the unsung heroes, yet their work is so essential to the success of our mission. I want to express my gratitude to the award nominators who took the time and effort to capture the extraordinary impact of each of our finalists so thoughtfully, as well as to the selection committee members who made the difficult award decisions among so many deserving nominees. I was impressed and moved reading each of the compelling nominations, and learning how our finalists went above and beyond expectations to truly excel in their roles. I remain deeply inspired by all of our finalists and am truly grateful for their exceptional contributions.
Please join me in congratulating this year’s 2025 Stony Awards recipients:
President’s Award for Nurturing a Welcoming, Inclusive Campus Culture
Ric McClendon
President’s Award for Excellence in Patient Service
Stephanie Parra
Excellence in Leadership Award
Karian Wright
Community Award
Christine Marsh
SB YOU Award
Jeannie Guglielmo
President’s Stony Brook Champion Award
Ric McClendon
During the Stony Awards ceremony, additional faculty and staff achievements were also recognized and celebrated, including the Provost’s Awards, Distinguished Professors Awards, and Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. The evening was a remarkable celebration of Seawolf spirit and achievement, shining a bright light on outstanding staff, faculty and healthcare professionals who drive our institutional excellence forward. You can read more about the event and all of our colleagues recognized on our program website.
Reflecting on the evening, I feel immense pride in belonging to a community that recognizes and celebrates such excellence. I am grateful for the contributions that our entire community of Seawolves makes every day to elevate our mission. Together we are building a remarkable future for this very special university. I am honored to be on the exciting journey ahead with all of you to build that future.
Sincerely,
Andrea Goldsmith, President