Sister Damien Spirit Award Winners
The annual award has both a primary and honorary recipient. The primary award winner represents a student who embodies the spirit of Sister Damien, while the honorary award represents an employee, community member or supporter of Mercyhurst University.
For nearly 20 years, Sister Damien cheered on Mercyhurst student-athletes. A fixture at Laker games with her cowbell in one hand and holy water in the other, she became a Mercyhurst legend. Her love of the college and pride in the accomplishments of its students became the spirit of Mercyhurst.
Mercyhurst University Sister Damien Spirit Award
2024: James Tonks (primary) / Abigail Vietmeier (honorary)
2023: Chris Streibich (primary) / Fleet Staff - Tina Spano, John Timon, Rick Garman (honorary)
2022: Jack Angelucci (primary) / Sister Mary Paul (honorary)
2021: June Durkee (primary) / Terry Gutberlet (honorary)
2020: Spring Sport Seniors (primary) / Ed Malliard (honorary)
2019: Marco Cicchino (primary) / Pamela Hinspeter-Caswell and Carrie Johnson (honorary)
2018: Haleigh Giebel (primary) / Dario Cipriani (honorary)
2017: Brynn Seidenstricker (primary) / Trey Chrispen (honorary)
2016: Sheila Richter (primary) / Ice Hockey Off-Ice Officials (honorary)
2015: Kelsey Eckhoff (primary ) / Robert Reid and athletic bands (honorary)
2014: Amber Penna (primary) / Denise & Mark Grimes (honorary)
2013: Trisha Armstrong (primary) / The Baumanns (honorary)
2012: Jaasiel Rivera (primary) / Dr. Michael Lyden (honorary)
Mercyhurst College Sister Damien Spirit Award
2011: David Haurin & Molly Keleshian (primary) / Patrick Dunn (honorary)
2010: Cerissa Lynch (primary) / Dr. Ludlow (Bud) Brown (honorary)
2009: Robert Larson & Richard Larson (primary) / John & Katy Leisering (honorary)
2008: Chris Davis (primary) / Joe Hepfinger (honorary)
2007: Kyle Linehan
2006: Katie McAdams
2005: Ann DiBartolomeo
