Terrier STAR Awards
Terrier STAR Employee Recognition Award
(Special Thanks and Recognition)
The Thomas College community is made up of many, many inspiring individuals. Through these Terrier STAR awards, we’re able to recognize students, faculty, and staff who make Thomas College a better place.
An employee recognition award to honor staff and faculty who, per their coworkers, embody characteristics important to the Thomas College community: Career Focus, Institutional Inventiveness, Personalized Experience, Inspiring Environment, Care and Community.
2026
Jan – Nina Brickett
Feb – John Suga
Mar – Sammy Grimaldi
Apr – Luke Shorty
Sept –
Oct –
Nov –
Dec –
2025
Feb – Darren Forkey
Mar – Dr. Debbie Cunningham
Apr – Dr. Greg King
May – Kiara Goggin
September – Dr. Joshua Havelin
October – Jenn Field
November – Jan Landry
December – Mackenzie Osborne
Student Terrier STAR Awards
Every semester, faculty nominate students for the Student Terrier STAR Award. Students selected receive a $50 gift card from the Academic Affairs office. The award was created by faculty at Thomas to highlight and celebrate academic achievement and/or classroom student-led teaching that goes above and beyond classroom expectations. Faculty members should contact Dr. Allison Moloney to make nominations.
Student Organization Awards
Social Program
Recognizes a top social program this academic year that has offered a healthy opportunity for students to interact with others. Additionally, the program has met all goals, stayed within budget, and helped to improve the quality of campus life for students at Thomas College.
Education Program
Recognizes a high quality education program for its excellence in educating our campus community. Additionally, the program has been appropriately geared toward expanding the minds of our students and was well received by the campus community.
Community Service Program
Recognizes a community service program designed to reach out to the Waterville or Thomas College communities with the intent of helping others.
Student Leadership Awards
Gold Key Award
The Gold Key “Emerging Leader” Award honors up to six first-year students who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and leadership qualities while at Thomas.
Collegiate Crest Award
The Collegiate Crest award honors sophomore and junior students selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service to the college and community.
Thomas Award
The Thomas Award honors two seniors selected on the basis of scholarship, leadership, and service to the college and community.
Nina-Lee Warnick Memorial Award
The Nina-Lee Warnick Memorial Award is based entirely upon the student’s contribution of time and energy to Thomas College and demonstration of the highest standards of citizenship in the student community. This award recognizes a member of the junior class for exceptional qualities of integrity, concern for others, and interest and leadership in campus affairs.
Unsung Hero Award
Recognizes a student whose contributions are often behind the scenes, enhancing our community in a quiet way that draws attention to the success of the project or organization, or as a critical member of a team that makes everyone involved more effective at what they do.
General Info
Phone Numbers
- Admissions (Undergrad): 207-859-1101
- Admissions (Grad): 207-859-1255
- Advancement: 207-859-1118
- Counseling: 207-859-1245
- Financial Aid: 207-859-1110
- Health Services: 207-859-1401
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- Main Fax Number: 207-859-1114
- Registrar: 207-859-1108
- Safety & Security: 207-859-1399