Celebrating undergraduate excellence: 2026 awards from the Notre Dame College of Engineering

Notre Dame Engineering is pleased to announce the recipients of its annual college-wide awards to undergraduate students.

Reverend Thomas A. Steiner, C.S.C. Award

The Reverend Thomas A. Steiner, C.S.C. Award “for all around excellence as a graduating senior in the College of Engineering” goes to (pictured from left to right):

James G. Kabele, electrical engineering
Colby S. Whitehouse, computer engineering
Gracelyn C. Combs, environmental engineering
Bridget A. Feczko, chemical engineering
Elena S. Saez, aerospace engineering
Martin Soros, civil engineering
Stephen “Thomas” Kluck, mechanical engineering
Not pictured: Sean M. Quigley, computer science

Seven students stand and pose for a photo outdoors
Three students stand and pose for a photo outdoors

Americo Darin Engineering Prize

The Americo Darin Engineering Prize “in recognition of significant academic achievement between the first year of studies and the first semester of sophomore year” goes to (pictured from left to right):

Nicolas X. Castillo, mechanical engineering
Elizabeth K. Forness, electrical engineering
Braylen Burrell, computer engineering
Not pictured: Maxwell D. Lajoie, computer science

Edward and Jane Prein Family Award

The Edward and Jane Prein Family Award “for student excellence in the College of Engineering” goes to (pictured from left to right):

Katelyn K. Tokarz, electrical engineering
Joseph Q. McClelland, chemical engineering
Caroline J. Pankow, aerospace engineering
Ellie G. Fischer, civil engineering
Not pictured: Jack G. Rellinger, computer science

Four students stand and pose for a photo outdoors

Congratulations, students!