Pennsylvania College of Technology has presented student achievement awards to its Summer 2024 graduates. A commencement ceremony was held Aug. 3 at the Community Arts Center. Penn College is a special mission affiliate of Penn State.

The award winners, their hometowns and academic majors include:

• Academic Vice President and Provost’s Award, presented for scholastic achievement and service: Phillip Jeffery Silvagni, Williamsport, physician assistant studies.

• UPMC Program Award for Physician Assistant, presented to a graduate of the physician assistant program who has exhibited strong leadership and teamwork skills; has demonstrated excellence, professionalism and commitment to the health care profession; and has demonstrated academic excellence: Brandyn M. Choplosky, Williamsport, physician assistant studies.

• Physician Assistant Achievement Award, presented to a graduate who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement: Phillip Jeffery Silvagni, Williamsport, physician assistant studies.

• Radiography Major Faculty and Staff Award, presented to a graduate who exemplifies outstanding clinical attributes and technical skill as evidenced through the 24-month clinic practicum: Sophia Mae Mussare, South Williamsport, radiography.

• UPMC Program Award for Paramedic, presented to a graduate of the emergency medical services or paramedic technician program who has exhibited strong leadership and teamwork skills; has demonstrated excellence, professionalism and commitment to the health care profession; and has demonstrated academic excellence: Cole N. Hillyer, Cogan Station, emergency management & homeland security.

• Mount Nittany Medical Center Excellence in Customer Service Award, presented to a graduate of radiography who has consistently demonstrated exceptional customer service and commitment to excellence during their clinical practicum at Mount Nittany Medical Center: Alara Zade Emig, Hughesville, radiography.

• UPMC Program Award for Nursing, presented to a graduate of a nursing major who has exhibited strong leadership and teamwork skills; has demonstrated excellence, professionalism and commitment to the health care profession; and has demonstrated academic excellence: Amanda Leigh VanGilder, Bloomsburg, nursing.

• UPMC Program Award for Radiography, presented to a graduate of radiography who has exhibited strong leadership and teamwork skills; has demonstrated excellence, professionalism and commitment to the health care profession; and has demonstrated academic excellence: Trinity Andrus, Lock Haven, radiography.

• Paramedic Director’s Award, presented to the graduate who has the highest GPA and demonstrates superior performance in all phases of the paramedic curriculum: classroom, clinical and field: Deven Jenkins, State College, paramedic science.

• Dennis R. Dougherty Memorial Paramedic Award, presented to the graduate of the paramedic program who has achieved the highest cumulative field performance grade average during the course of their education: Deven Jenkins, State College, paramedic science.

• Grant Berry Sr. Automotive Excellence Award, presented to the graduate with the highest cumulative GPA in an automotive associate degree major: Zachary Wiernusz, Mountain Top, automotive Technology.

• Automotive Technology Faculty Award, presented to a graduate of an automotive associate degree program who demonstrates academic achievement, ethics, teamwork, professionalism and a commitment to excellence in the field of automotive maintenance: Zachary Wiernusz, Mountain Top, automotive technology.