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Thomas Brigliadoro Memorial Book Award

Thomas B. Brigliadoro (“Tommy”) earned a B.S. from the Anisfield School of Business at Ramapo in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. He went on to earn a Master of Science in Management from NJIT in 1995. He achieved tremendous success in marketing, especially in the pharmaceutical industry. He was an accomplished lead guitar player and band member since childhood, artfully playing many songs, including some of his favorites, “Free Bird”, “Mustang Sally” and “Gold Dust Woman.” He was a son, brother, husband, father and friend whose memory will live on as a testament that you can “have it all” while maintaining a good sense of humor and loving heart. In recognition for being such a great and caring “big brother,” his sister Jennifer O’Neill (also a graduate of Ramapo College) created this scholarship to help cover the costs of books and course supplies. The recipient will be an ASB student with a love for music.


2025 Recipient

Daniel Bonkowski

Daniel Bonkowski of Westwood, New Jersey is a marketing major. He has a 3.5 GPA.

At Ramapo, Daniel has been active in several organizations and activities, including helping students in class and offering tutoring to other students. His drive for tutoring was seeing other students learn new things.

Daniel has also been involved in off-campus activities and organizations, including the Westwood Elks. Daniel created the “A Penny Can Bring A Smile” campaign that receives donations that go toward children with disabilities as well as veterans. Daniel also helped the Westwood Elks run their Trout fishing event.

Daniel aspires to work in advertising after he graduates from Ramapo.


2024 Recipient

Anakin Rybacki

Anakin Rybacki of River Vale, N.J. is a Marketing major with a minor in Business Analytics. He has maintained a 3.98 GPA and was chosen to represent Ramapo at the 2024 Manhattan College Business Analytics Competition. Anakin is also a member of Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity.

Off campus, he is a music producer and award-winning film composer. Currently, he is working with artists from Berkeley College as well as filmmakers from Syracuse University.

Anakin is looking to continue his education post-graduation with plans to pursue an MBA with a concentration in Analytics.



2023 Recipient

Anonymous

The recipient of this scholarship wishes to remain anonymous.


2022 Recipient

Alexander Kave

Alexander Kave of Manasquan, N.J. is a Marketing major with a History minor. He has a GPA of 3.7, is a Dean’s Scholarship recipient and part of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.

At Ramapo, Alex is part of the Ramapo Chorale Ensembles of CantaNova and Take12, the Ramapo College Radio Station, and Ramapo College TV. He has helped recruit members for ensembles while helping at the student involvement fair.

“I hope to commit to graduate school for a Master of Business Administration, to increase my understanding of the business world when I enter the workforce.”


2019 Recipient

Brandon Perez

Brandon Perez of Northvale, N.J. is a Contract Major, studying Business Marketing and Music Industry. He has a 3.7 GPA and is a three-time Dean’s List recipient

Brandon is a member of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Brandon also interned at Sony Music Entertainment, Same Plate Entertainment, Skyelab Music Group, and IIBA New York. He worked as a digital sales, content, social media, and marketing intern. Upon graduation, he hopes to obtain a job at Sony Music Entertainment working on creative direction and branding for artists.


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