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The Stony Awards

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Program

The 2025 Stony Awards

Monday, December 8, 2025

 

OPENING OF CEREMONY 
Blair Tate, Master of Ceremonies

REMARKS 
Andrea Goldsmith, President of Stony Brook University 

PROVOST'S AWARDS & DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AWARDS
Presenter: Amy Cook, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

CHANCELLOR'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
Presenter: Andrea Goldsmith

DINNER 

THE STONY AWARDS 

President's Award for Nurturing a Welcoming, Inclusive Campus Culture
Presenter: Rewa Thompson, 2024 Award Recipient

President's Award for Excellence in Patient Service
Presenter: Dr. William Wertheim, Executive Vice President of Stony Brook Medicine

Excellence in Leadership Award
Presenter: Rick Gatteau, Vice President for Student Affairs, 2024 Award Recipient

Community Award
Presenter: Tracey Walters, 2024 Award Recipient

SB You Award
Presenter: Surita Bhatia, 2024 Award Recipient

President's Stony Brook Champion Award
Presenter: Andrea Goldsmith

CLOSING REMARKS 
Andrea Goldsmith

blair tateMaster of Ceremonies: Blair Tate

Blair Tate is an experienced actress and model who has appeared in over several film, television and theater productions.  You may have seen her in Impractical Jokers, Law & Order,  American Beauty Star and Saturday Night Live just to name a few.  A native of Michigan, Blair has lived and worked across the country and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.