FORT KENT — Awards and scholarships were presented to University of Maine at Fort Kent students at the senior class banquet and awards convocation held May 8 in the UMFK Sports Center.

The annual event, held the evening prior to commencement, is designed to honor graduating students for outstanding achievement throughout their years at the university and to award underclassmen, who are continuing their education at UMFK, with financial assistance in recognition of their hard work and campus involvement.

Three awards were presented to UMFK nursing students, including Cindy Lynch-McNett Topsham.

Presidential Awards for Academic Excellence, awarded to students who have achieved the dean’s list for seven consecutive semesters at UMFK, were presented to students, including Cassandra M. Pelletier-Dobbins of Auburn.