Left: Student award winners pose with supportive FSW staff members after receiving their awards.
Right: FSW President Dr. Jeff Allbritten presents the 2026 President's Award for Leadership Excellence to Karlee Anderson.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – APRIL 15, 2026 – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Campus Life Awards recognize students, staff and community partners for strengthening campus life through leadership, creativity, and service.
The Campus Life Awards celebrate more than achievement. They recognize the growth, resilience, creativity and dedication that strengthen campus life. These honors highlight the individuals and groups who help build a more connected and vibrant campus community, with each nomination reflecting meaningful time and effort invested in that work.
Lee Campus
Campus Involvement Award
- Fabiola Tazzolli
RSO Advisor of the Year
- Sandi Towers Romero
RSO of the Year
- Circle K International
Student Success Navigators
- Shanay Aguilera
- Kimberly Young
- Jeily Rodriguez
- Rayyah Rahaman
- Roberto Roman
Peer Mentors
- Thanh Truong
- Fabiola Tazzolli
- Steffy Steger
- Gaby Silva Passos
- Katlyn Ruiz
- Daniel Roman Diaz
- Niccolo Roman
- Izzy Rogers
- Bryson Robbins
- Emma Palmer
- Calah McCarter
- Rebecca Larrea
- Ricardo DeLeon
- Karris Baldwin
- Gabby Baez
- Shresta Achille
- Brittany Starii
- Lise Joseph
Peer Mentor of the Year
- Steffy Steger
Student Government Association Recognition
Special recognition was given to the Student Government Association, led by President Rebecca Larrea and Vice President Karlee Anderson. During the swearing-in ceremony and Student Government Association Oath of Office, Karlee Anderson was officially sworn in as President and Dakota Baldwin as Vice President.
Additional Honors
- Zoee Roberts, Empowered Leader certificate completion
- Sam Luc, Alpha Phi Omega Distinguished Service Key
- Victor Salinas, Peer Tutor of the Year
- Sophia Medinis, Heart of Care Award
- Centerstone, Community Partner of the Year
- Sam Ramos, Resident Assistant of the Year
- Tristan Saintflueur, Student Assistant of the Year
- Magi Milicevic, Student Athlete Recognition
- Aleksandra Lucic, Student Athlete Recognition
- Erika Valentina Zevallos, Student Athlete Recognition
- Gimena Alvarez, Library Student Worker of the Year
- Josue Briones, MarySue Gladis Service Above Self Award
Academic Achievement Awards
- Bennett Hoffman, School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Zenaida Escoto, School of Allied Health
- Lacey Maldonado, School of Education
- Isabelle Rodgers, School of Business and Technology
- Gabriella Silva Passos, School of Pure and Applied Sciences
- Shresta Achille, School of Nursing
President’s Award for Leadership Excellence
- Karlee Anderson
Exemplary Leadership in Student Affairs
- Dr. April Palmer
Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you for your continued contributions to a stronger and more engaged campus community.
Hendry/Glades Curtis Center
Student Government Association: Denise Ortiz (President), Nataly Sosa (Vice President) Senator of the Year: Anthony Perez SGA Oath of Office: Joselyn Lucas (President), Vanessa Luna (Vice President) Elizabeth Smith Heart of Leadership Award: Denise Ortiz Peer Mentors: Robert Allen & Emilie Allen Campus Involvement Award: Darlene Paez RSO of the Year: Forensic Science Club RSO Advisor of the Year: Dr. Katrin Koel-Abt Student Assistant of the Year: Nathaly Sosa Velasquez
Academic Achievement Awards
- Sebastian Palatolon (School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
- Robert Allen (School of Business & Technology)
- Fahima Emran (School of Pure & Applied Sciences)
The President’s Award for Leadership Excellence
- Denise Ortiz
Charlotte Campus
Peer Mentors: Adrian Van Beek Vargas, Ani Vazquez Student Government Association: Ancieta Vazquez (President), Eric Johnson (Vice President) Campus Involvement Award: Cynthia Aguilar Oria RSO of the Year: Pre-Dental Organization RSO Advisor of the Year: Professor Michael Demoran FSW Community Impact Award: Karen Martinez Vega Student Assistant of the Year: Brayden Nelson MarySue Gladis Award for Service Above Self: Jakob Eppinga Excellence in Academic Support: Emanuel Franco Garcia
Academic Achievement Awards
- William Churchill (Pure & Applied Sciences)
- Jason Hopper (School of Nursing)
- Malia Hurcomb (School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
- Alexandria Guido (School of Business & Technology)
The President’s Award for Leadership Excellence
- Ninelle Cabrera
Collier Campus
Peer Mentors: Cece Kirchherr & Maralyn Amador Student Government Association: Rhode Calixte (President), Christopher Olvio (Vice President) Senator of the Year: Melissa Escobar FSW Community Impact Award: Marissa Hernandez Castillo Student Assistant of the Year: Roselyn Hernandez Campus Involvement Award: Mariela Escobar RSO Advisor of the Year: Dr. Jacqueline David RSO of the Year: Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Upsilon Nu Chapter Library Student Worker of the Year: Stevencia Monchery
Academic Achievement Awards
- Daniel Lopez (Pure & Applied Sciences)
- Aiden Goberman (School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
The President’s Award for Leadership Excellence
- Thascha Renard
This article was updated on 4/24/2026 to include honorees from all FSW locations.