Fall 2024 Recipient
Name: Brady Lalonde
Year: Class of 2027
Hometown: Hebron, CT
Major: Finance
2-3 hobbies of yours: Skiing, Wakesurfing
What does Sigma Beta mean to you?
To me, Sigma Beta is about being part of a group, one that helps push me to do better everyday. It’s a mix of building friendships, learning from each other, and growing together. It is a community I will be a part of forever and something to look back on in future years.
What was your reaction to winning the Barili?
I was super honored. It’s a great feeling to know that the people around me respect and appreciate how I act. I felt proud, excited, and even more motivated to step up and contribute to the group.
What field or position are you looking to get into after college?
Banking industry, Accounting firm
Phone or e-mail preference for contact from alumni about possible internships:
(P) 860-996-1032
(E) BradyLalonde24@gmail.com
Spring 2024 Recipient
Name: Omar M. Skiba ‘26
Hometown: Ashland, MA
Major: Marketing
Hobbies: Sports, hanging out with friends
What does Sigma Beta mean to you?
“I'm fortunate enough to have joined our fraternity and haven't looked back since. It's not just a fraternity, it's a support system and a family. It's where I've already created lifelong friendships I would've never had. Sigma Beta has provided me with many opportunities for personal and professional development, and it has helped me become the person I am today. I feel accepted, valued, and encouraged to be the best version of myself. Sigma Beta is not just a part of my college experience; it's a part of who I am. I've only been a part of this fraternity for a year and a half yet it feels like I've been a part of it for much longer. The memories I've created I can never recreate and will never forget.”
What was your reaction to winning the Barili?
“I felt honored and grateful to have been voted by the brothers to win this award. To be recognized by my brothers in such a meaningful way was truly humbling. I felt appreciated for all I've done and encouraged to keep representing the values of our beloved fraternity.”
What field or position are you looking to get into after college?
“Marketing options but open to anything.”
If you would like to contact Omar regarding job opportunities or simply to congratulate him, please reach out via
Phone: +1(508)6659827
E-mail: omarryskiba@gmail.com
Fall 2023 Recipient
Name: Michael (Mikey) Nicoletti ‘25
Hometown: Manchester, CT
Major: Psychology
Hobbies: Sports, exercising, guitar
What does Sigma Beta mean to you?
“Sigma Beta is more than just a social fraternity to me. It’s given me some of my best friends, great memories, and ample opportunity to grow academically and professionally. The Sigma Beta brotherhood, both active and alumni, feels like one big family, and is something I will always be grateful to be a part of. I will always cherish being a shoulder to lean on for my brothers, and I know I have the same in them.”
What was your reaction to being selected by your brothers?
“Winning the Barili was a great feeling. It’s nice to know that my brothers view me as worthy of this award, even though it feels undeserved. It’s a surreal feeling to be added to a list of such important figures dating back to the ‘70s. I am extremely humbled and grateful that I won the Barili Award and will continue to do my best to live up to the name.”
What field or position are you looking to get into after college?
“Clinical Psychology.”
If you would like to contact Mike regarding job opportunities or simply to congratulate him, please reach out via
Phone: +1(860)8369134
E-mail: michaelgnicoletti@gmail.com
