Ellsworth Community College Honors Students at 2025 Reception
IOWA FALLS, IA – Last night, Ellsworth Community College celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students during the highly anticipated 2025 Honors Reception, held Thursday, April 24. The annual event brought the Ellsworth community together for an evening of recognition, reflection, and Panther pride.
This year’s reception highlighted both academic and athletic excellence, with 68 awards presented throughout the evening. Over 40 Academic Excellence Awards were given to students across a wide variety of programs, recognizing dedication in the classroom and in service to others. In addition, two Faculty Awards, selected by the student body, honored Demarion Harper and Scott “Kauz” Kauzlarich for their outstanding contributions to student success.
The night also celebrated Ellsworth’s athletic achievements. Ana Clara Cuartero was named Top Female Athlete of the Year, while Boston Doeschot received Top Male Athlete of the Year honors. Student Ambassador of the Year awards went to Gabrielle Burton, Nora Ryan, and Tate Tentinger for their leadership and commitment to welcoming future Panthers.
Ellsworth Dean of Academic Affairs, Honória Baloghova, shared her pride in the evening’s celebrations: “The Honors Reception is always one of the highlights of the year. It gives us a moment to pause and truly appreciate the extraordinary talent, resilience, and leadership of our students. They represent the very best of Ellsworth.”
Tanner Lascheid, Ellsworth’s Student Engagement Director, also reflected on the importance of the evening: “Seeing our students celebrated for their hard work, both in the classroom and beyond, is what makes events like this so special. The excitement in the room last night was unforgettable.”
Congratulations to all of this year’s honorees. You continue to make Ellsworth proud!
As we reflect on these achievements, we also look ahead to Commencement on Friday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. in Dittmer Gymnasium, where we will celebrate the incredible Class of 2025.
To view photos from the Honors Reception, visit us on our Ellsworth Community College Facebook page.
2024-25 Academic Award Winners:
Alexa Castillo, Excellence in Art
Audrey Bolhuis, International Social Work Award
Brayden Fisher, Outstanding Agriculture Student: Rooted and Ready Award
Chelsea Winn, Outstanding Future Educator Award
David Van Dyke, Outstanding Agriculture Student: Ag Ambassador Award
Dominic Wade, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Ella Young, Outstanding Equine Student – Citizenship Award
Emma Nohrenberg, Academic Excellence in Accounting
Gabrielle Burton, Student Ambassador of the Year
Grace Fuller, Excellence in Psychological Studies
Holly Turner, Excellence in Human Biology Award
Jackson Wohlford, Outstanding Agriculture Student: Herding the Future Award
Jade Wood, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Jaden Nagel, Outstanding Welding Carrer Academy Student
Jenna Roling, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Jewel Stewart, Most Improved Equine Student Award
Jonah Dean, History Student of the Year
Jonah Dean, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Josten Swann, Outstanding Conservation Technology Student Award
Karlee Bellenger, Excellence in Psychological Studies
Kayla Sailer, Outstanding Leadership in Art & Design
Kealain Urban, Most Improved Welding Career Academy Student
Kylie Willems, Outstanding Leadership in Art & Design
Ludine Charron, Academic Excellence in Composition
Marin Agustsdottir, Excellence in Biology Award
Marin Agustsdottir, Excellence in Human Biology Award
Marin Agustsdottir, Academic Excellence in Composition
Mason Stenberg, History Student of the Year
Mason Stenberg, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Meridian Snitker, Excellence in Psychological Studies
Michael Haege, Academic Excellence in Accounting
Miriam Flores, Excellence in Composition and Literature
Miyu Siems, Excellence in Art Design
Nora Ryan, Student Ambassador of the Year
Payton Leitner, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Ravinia Zillmer, Outstanding Equine Student – Leadership Award
Ravinia Zillmer, International Social Work Award
Rayna Torres, Outstanding Leadership in Art & Design
Ryanne Dunn, Outstanding Agriculture Student: The Uplifter Award
Samara Senn, International Social Work Award
Sydney Lyman, Outstanding Agriculture Student: Herding the Future Award
Tate Tentinger, Student Ambassador of the Year
Treye Metzgar, Outstanding Welding Student
Tucker Clabaugh, Outstanding Future Educator Award
Zachary Rodamaker, Outstanding Welding Carrer Academy Student
2024-25 Athletic Award Winners:
Adrian Palos, Team MVP: Football
Allison Paulsen, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Softball
Ana Clara Cuartero, Female Athlete of the Year
Blessing Igbinedion, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Football
Boston Doeschot, Team MVP: Baseball
Boston Doeschot, Male Athlete of the Year
Brandon Weigel, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Baseball
Eesher Singh Sarai, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Men’s Basketball
Elitsa Peneva, Team MVP: Volleyball
Ella Sharar, Team MVP: Women’s Basketball
Giles Cowell, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Men’s Wrestling
Giles Cowell, Team MVP: Men’s Wrestling
Juliana Nunez, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Volleyball
Ludine Charron, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Volleyball
Marin Agustsdottir, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Women’s Basketball
Marin Agustsdottir, Team MVP: Women’s Basketball
Melonie Barillas, Team MVP: Women’s Wrestling
Ryanne Dunn, Top Scholar Student-Athlete: Women’s Wrestling
Shane Helmick, Rod Mather Award: Football
Taryn Petty, Team MVP: Softball
Tre Burris, Team MVP: Men’s Basketball