The 2026 Stony Awards Program

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

OPENING OF CEREMONY

Blair Tate, Master of Ceremonies

REMARKS

Andrea Goldsmith, President of Stony Brook University 

PROVOST'S AWARDS & DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AWARDS

Presenter: Celia Marshik, Dean of The Graduate School and Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Education

CHANCELLOR'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE

Presenter: Andrea Goldsmith

DINNER 

THE STONY AWARDS 

President's Award for Nurturing a Welcoming, Inclusive Campus Culture

Presenter: Usama Shaikh, Assistant Chief Diversity Officer

President's Award for Excellence in Patient Service

Presenter: Stephanie Parra, 2025 Award Recipient

Excellence in Leadership Award

Presenter: Karian Wright, 2025 Award Recipient

Community Award

Presenter: Christine Marsh, 2025 Award Recipient

SB You Award

Presenter: Jeannie Guglielmo, 2025 Award Recipient

President's Stony Brook Champion Award

Presenter: Andrea Goldsmith

CLOSING REMARKS

Andrea Goldsmith

DESSERT

Master of Ceremonies: Blair Tate

An accomplished performer and model, Blair boasts an extensive body of work spanning screen, television, and theater. Viewers will recognize her roles in productions including Law & Order, Impractical Jokers, American Beauty Star, alongside Saturday Night Live. She regularly models featured fashion collections for premier retailers such as Macy's. A native of Michigan who has performed worldwide, she currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.