Elizabeth Promise Awards Announce 2024 Recipients

The anticipation builds as the Elizabeth Promise Awards unveil this year's esteemed recipients, marking yet another milestone in academic excellence. The ceremony, set to take place on May 10th, promises to be a celebration of exceptional talent and dedication within the scholarly community.

Among the distinguished honorees are individuals from diverse backgrounds, each recognized for their outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to academic pursuit. These scholars have distinguished themselves through their exemplary achievements, be it in the realms of science, community service, leadership, or academic excellence.

Join us on May 10th as we come together to honor these outstanding students and celebrate their remarkable achievements in the pursuit of knowledge and excellence.

List of Recipients:

- Acevedo, Kathleen: Awarded the Vella Family Foundation Award for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Arias, Denise: Distinguished with the Corneck Family Foundation Award for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to service.

- Benatar, Angelina: Honored with the Dr. Michal Ojeda Leadership Award for her exceptional leadership qualities.

- Betancur, Nicole: Recognized with the Tomas Escribano and Iris Ramos Award for her outstanding academic achievements.

- Borges Valentin, Lucas Edward: Awarded the Marissa Menza Memorial Scholarship for his exceptional academic performance.

- Borga, Brianna: Acknowledged with the Bange Charity Fund Award and the Ralph Abbate Community Service and Volunteer Award for her outstanding academic accomplishments and dedication to community service.

- Burgos, Diego: Recognized with the Bange Charity Fund Award for his exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Camirinha, Olivia: Awarded the Chris and Leah Cuesta Science Award and the EBOE Commissioner Stephanie Goncalves Pestana Award for her exemplary contributions to the field of science and her community.

- Castellanos, Alberth: Honored with the Gil Family Scholarship for his outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Chandler, Dynasty: Distinguished with the Councilwoman Patricia Perkins Auguste Leadership Award for her exemplary leadership qualities.

- Clarke, Craig: Recognized with the Entrepreneurial Spirit Scholarship for his entrepreneurial achievements.

- Colon, Sienna: Awarded the Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29 scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Cuesta, Dylan Gongoroso: Acknowledged with the Councilman at Large Frank J Cuesta Scholarship and the John's Caffe Scholarship for his exemplary academic performance and contributions to his community.

- Davis, Damiah: Honored with the Marissa Menza Memorial Scholarship for her exceptional academic performance.

- Destine, Natallah: Recognized with the JD Argote Family Foundation Scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Exil, Nina: Awarded the Councilman at Large Frank J Cuesta Scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Ferrara, Isabella: Distinguished with the EBOE Commissioner Maria Carvalho Outstanding Community Service Award for her exemplary dedication to community service.

- Fontaine, Aries: Honored with the Corneck Family Foundation Award for his outstanding academic achievements and commitment to service.

- Frye, Iyana: Recognized with the Donald Stewart Early Childhood Center School No. 51 Award and the Fourth Ward Catalyst Award for her exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Gianetta, Vito: Awarded the Frank O. Mazza Civic Association Award for his exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Giraldo, Ashely: Distinguished with the Dr. Mona Wanis Community Service and Academic Excellence Award and the Ayman Megala Legacy Scholarship for her outstanding academic accomplishments and dedication to community service.

- Gomez, Renee: Honored with the IPrep Academy School No. 8 Award and the Thomas Jefferson High School Award for her exemplary dedication to academic excellence.

- Gomez Ramirez, Gabriela Lopez: Recognized with the Corneck Family Foundation Scholarship, the JD Argote Foundation Scholarship, and the Pro Cuba Carlos Manuel de Cespedes Scholarship Award for her exemplary academic performance and contributions to her community.

- Gongoroso, Dylan: Awarded the Councilman at Large Frank J Cuesta Scholarship and the John's Caffe Scholarship for his exemplary academic performance and contributions to his community.

- Gonzalez, Julissa: Distinguished with the Paul Capezza Excellence in Media Award for her outstanding achievements in media.

- Guaraca, Bricela: Honored with the Councilman at Large Manny Grova, Jr. Award for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Henriquez, Keisha: Recognized with the Edstraordinary Kids Award for her outstanding academic accomplishments and dedication to community service.

- Hernandez, Aaliyah: Awarded the Elizabeth PBA Award for her exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Hoyos, Juanita: Acknowledged with the Rebecca Aiello Excellent Teacher Award for her exemplary dedication to shaping the minds of future generations.

- Jerret, William: Honored with the Dominic Parisi First EHS Executive Principal Award and the Bange Charity Fund Award for his outstanding academic performance and contributions to his community.

- Jones, Autaum: Recognized with the Councilman Carlos Torres Scholarship for his exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Kulick, Alyssa and Kulick, Arianna: Awarded the Bange Charity Fund Award as well as the Pro Cuba Antonio Maceo Scholarship Award and the Pro Cuba Maximo Gomez Scholarship Award for their exceptional academic achievements and commitment to service.

- LaPorte, Jeremiah: Distinguished with the Diane D. Noto-Jacobs Memorial Award and the Edstraordinary Kids Scholarship for his outstanding academic accomplishments and dedication to community service.

- Lazo, Sara: Honored with the Kimberly Vella Memorial Scholarship for her exemplary dedication to academic excellence.

- Lecky, Makayla: Recognized with the Judy Finch Johnson Academic Achievement Scholarship for her exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Lima, Litzy: Awarded the Assemblywoman Annette Quijano Leadership Award for her exemplary leadership qualities.

- Limage, Jada: Distinguished with the Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27 PTO Award and the Victoria Cruz Memorial Award for her exemplary dedication to academic excellence.

- Lopez, Shadony M: Honored with the Diane Barbosa Butterfly Hope Scholarship for her exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Martinez, Amanda: Recognized with the Pablo Duarte/Jose Julian Marti School No. 28 Scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements.

- Martinez, Remberto Luis: Awarded multiple awards, including the Elizabeth Cuban Lions Club Award, the Ralph Salermo Award, the Oneida Duran Award, and the Cryan Civic Association Award, showcasing his multifaceted talents and contributions to his community.

- Martinez, Sebastian: Distinguished with the Edstraordinary Kids Scholarship for his exemplary academic performance and contributions to his community.

- Mendez, Sarah: Honored with the Councilman at Large Frank J Cuesta Scholarship for her exemplary academic performance and contributions to her community.

- Monteagudo Marcos, Cristian: Recognized with the Virginia Tantow Memorial Scholarship and the Pro Cuba Tomas Estrada Palma Scholarship Award for his exceptional dedication to academic excellence.

- Mora Rodriguez, Cesar Andres: Awarded the Bange Charity Fund Award for his outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Otero, Johanna: Distinguished with the FMBA Scholarship for her outstanding academic achievements.

- Padilla, Desteny: Honored with the USA Architects Award for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Parraga, Fernanda: Recognized with the Anthony Nufrio, Jr. Award for her outstanding academic achievements and commitment to excellence.

- Ramirez, Miguel: Awarded the Ralph Abbate Community Service and volunteer Award