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The Ozcars ceremony held Friday, April 17 in the Vistatech Center honored recipients in categories such as Math, English, Art, Music and more.

It was a night full of stars as the first-ever Ozcars Academic Banquet honored student achievement at Schoolcraft College.

An homage to the annual event celebrating cinema – combined with the College’s mascot Ozzy – the Ozcars ceremony held Friday, April 17 in the Vistatech Center honored recipients in categories such as Math, English, Art, Music and more. Longstanding awards such as the Pythagorean Prize, the Write Word Awards, the Honor Program awards and more were given out to the student award winners.

“The measurement of our success is our students, and judging by this room, we have done pretty well,” Cerny said. “These students take what they learn and apply it, showcasing their incredible skills in areas such as English, math, art and more.”

The Ozcars marks the first time all the Liberal Arts and Science awards were given out at one event. The desire to make the night a star-studded affair helped shine a light on the premiere academic success of the students across campus.

In addition to the awards, a gala featuring Schoolcraft Scholars Honors Program Capstone Projects was held before the event, along with photo opportunities at the Ozcars-themed backdrop.

For students in attendance, it marked an unforgettable evening.

“The Ozcars was surely a night to remember. I was honored to have the opportunity to showcase my Honors Capestone project during the gallery walkthrough’, which kicked off the festivities,” said Samantha Bleim, a STEAM@Schoolcraft fellow who was also recognized for her work in the Honors Program. “Being surrounded by some of my favorite friends, faculty, staff and family members, while being recognized for my academic accomplishments was the cherry on top of a one-of-a-kind, successful semester.”

A sold-out event, the Ozcars ceremony was put on by a team made up of members of several departments, including the Center for Experiential Learning, the Center for Academic Innovation, the President’s Office, the Marketing Department, the Schoolcraft College Foundation and more.

“This event has been more than a year in the making, and we’re so proud to recognize our students for their talents and hard work,” said Errin Stegich-Moloney, director of the Center for Experiential Learning and chair of the Ozcars Planning Committee. “Our students accomplish so much during their time here, and this event was the perfect evening to celebrate all their achievements.”