Prize for Leadership
Rewarding superior academic performance and leadership skills in community service activities.
Each year, the Adelphi University Prize for Leadership is awarded to high school juniors in recognition of their exemplary academic achievement and community service. Awardees will receive:
- An award of $1,000 and an inscribed prize;
- Adelphi University library privileges;
- Opportunity to enroll as a commuter in the Summer Pre-College Program for credit program free of charge in Summer 2026 (valued at over $3,000!)
- Qualify for the Adelphi Advantage Award ($1,000 per academic year, up to 4 years) if they matriculate to Adelphi University; and
- An invitation to attend a reception in honor of a leading scholar, artist or political figure who is visiting the University during the 2026 academic year.
Prize for Leadership Awards Ceremony 2024
The Adelphi University Prize for Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held on January 31, 2024 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center. Launch Gallery
Prize for Leadership Awards Ceremony 2024
The Adelphi University Prize for Leadership Dinner and Awards Ceremony was held on January 31, 2024 in the Ruth S. Harley University Center. 4 Photos-
Adelphi University Prize for Leadership 2024 awards dinner took place in the Ruth S. Harley University
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The 2024 winners, hailing from Garden City High school, Regis High School and Sacred Heart Academy.
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Attendees enjoying the reception and dinner.
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Christopher Strom, Provost and Executive Vice President, welcomes the crowd.
Eligibility for the Prize for Leadership
Applicants must be high school juniors and residents of Garden City, NY. Students must:
- Show a record of superior academic performance, in relation to their academic potential
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills in voluntary pursuits and/or community service activities
Applications Now Open!
Submit your application and letter of recommendation by Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm.
- Prize for Leadership Application
- Letter of Recommendations can be sent to apply@adelphi.edu.
Recipients of the Adelphi Prize for Leadership
- William Brennan
- Kayla Cherney
- Daniel Curley
- Kara Doherty
- Isabella Fuertes
- Sarah Phinney
- Jisha Samuel
- XinXin Tu
- Sarah Tusiani-Eng
- Nicholas Zografos
- Soham Bera (Garden City High School)
- Terence Cooke (Garden City High School)
- Mannat V. Jain (Garden City High School)
- Gracie Krawiec (Garden City High School)
- Simone Oustatcher (Garden City High School)
- Henry Perduto (Regis High School)
- Roisin Pfaff (Garden City High School)
- Erica Revill (Sacred Heart Academy)
- Amy Xiao (Garden City High School)
- Alicia Zhang (Garden City High School)
- Philip Andriola (Regis High School)
- Caroline Barker (Sacred Heart Academy)
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Julia Cherchever (Garden City High School)
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Owen Conway (Garden City High School)
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Emma Harty (Garden City High School)
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Jake LaBella (Regis High School)
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Victoria Lopez (Garden City High School)
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Augustin Mingoia Murphy (Garden City High School)
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Niamh Pfaff (Garden City High School)
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Michael Power (Garden City High School)
- Kaitlyn Fuoco
- Cara Griffin
- Ryann Henry
- Alyssa Jeffrey
- Mia Takvor
- Kasey Prybylski
- Paige Pryor
- Ian Bailey
- Erin Brennan
- Adam Hadjipateras
- Timothy O’Hanlon
- Ryan Padala
- Grace Sanz
- Paige Matarazzo
- Jolene Ciccarone
- Caitlin Griffin
- Marybeth Kane
- Margaret McElroy
- Bridget O’Connor
- Giuseppe Schettino
- Dean Trapani
- James Zheng
Award Contact
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Contact-
516.877.6890
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Nexus Building 214