On Thursday, April 10, 2003, NEIT held its sixth annual Tech Scholar Award Ceremony in the Student Lounge.
The technical department chairs selected an award candidate from those eligible to attend the 2003 NEIT commencement ceremony. The students were identified as high achievers, scholastically superior, and accomplished in the skills of their respective technologies. The 20 candidates named as 2003 Best of Tech award winners are:

Geraldo Alba Architectural Building Engineering Technology BS
Kenneth Arpin Telecommunications Technology, BS
Robert Beale Marine Technology, AS
Mark Brizida Refrigeration/Air Conditioning/Heating Technology, AS
Timothy Carr Business Management Technology, BS
Daniel Cronemeyer Multimedia Technology, AS
Mikel Davis Electronics Engineering Technology, BS
Glen Duplisea .Mechanical Design Technology, AS
Raymond Frenette.Manufacturing Engineering Technology, BS
Kevin Gianquitti.Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, AS
George Lamoureux.Electrical Technology, AS
Rebekah Martinelli.Computerized Business Management Technology, AS
Ndiaga Ndiaye. .Electronics Technology, AS
Melissa Pervier.Surgical Technology, AS
James Petrarca.Advanced Automotive Technology, AS
Paul Rodrigues.Computer Information Systems Technology, BS
Michelle Ryan.Architectural Building Engineering Technology, AS
Carl Skinner.Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Technology, AS
Michael Teixeira.Manufacturing Engineering Technology, AS
Tara Znoj. .Video and Radio Production Technology, AS

Five of the 20 Best of Tech Award winners were chosen as Tech Scholars. They are:

Kevin Gianquitti.Occupational Therapy Assistant Technology, AS
George Lamoureux.Electrical Technology, AS
Melissa Pervier.Surgical Technology, AS
Paul Rodrigues.Computer Information Systems Technology, BS
Michelle Ryan.Architectural Building Engineering Technology, AS

The following students were named 2003 Best of Humanities and Social Science Award Winners:

Kimberly Hampson.Architectural Building Engineering Technology, BS
Gregory Lynn.Computer Information Systems Technology, BS
Robert Mota.Computer Information Systems Technology, AS

The selection process for the 2003 Tech Scholars Award consisted of having the 20 Best of Tech Award winners complete a detailed application, which they submitted to the award selection committee. The committee was made up of six individuals representing a broad cross-section of our college community. After evaluating categories, including excellence in academics, attendance, volunteerism and extracurricular activities, the committee members rated each application numerically. The scores were tabulated, and the five applicants with the highest point designation received the Tech Scholar Award.