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Ever to Excel Moakley Award: Daniel Berkes

In this Ever to Excel episode, Dylan sits down with Daniel Berkes ’27, the recipient of the prestigious Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award. Daniel begins by offering an overview of the Ever to Excel Awards and what they honor across the Boston College community. He then shares the significance of the Moakley Award, his reaction to receiving it, and the BC people and experiences that helped guide his journey. Daniel also reflects on how students can make a meaningful impact on campus and offers thoughtful advice to those looking to lead with intention and service.

Episode 195 of the Discover Boston College podcast, hosted by Dylan Carollo, Daniel Berke, titled "Ever to Excel Moakley Award: Daniel Berkes" was published on June 25, 2025 and runs 8 minutes.

June 25, 2025 ·8m · Discover Boston College

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In this Ever to Excel episode, Dylan sits down with Daniel Berkes ’27, the recipient of the prestigious Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award. Daniel begins by offering an overview of the Ever to Excel Awards and what they honor across the Boston College community. He then shares the significance of the Moakley Award, his reaction to receiving it, and the BC people and experiences that helped guide his journey. Daniel also reflects on how students can make a meaningful impact on campus and offers thoughtful advice to those looking to lead with intention and service.

In this Ever to Excel episode, Dylan sits down with Daniel Berkes ’27, the recipient of the prestigious Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award. Daniel begins by offering an overview of the Ever to Excel Awards and what they honor across the Boston College community. He then shares the significance of the Moakley Award, his reaction to receiving it, and the BC people and experiences that helped guide his journey. Daniel also reflects on how students can make a meaningful impact on campus and offers thoughtful advice to those looking to lead with intention and service.

0:00 | Welcome to Discover Boston College with Dylan Carollo '25.

0:18 | Introduction to Daniel Berkes '27, the winner of the Congressman John Joseph Moakley Award.

1:09 | For those who aren’t familiar, what are the Ever to Excel Awards and what do they celebrate?

2:01 | Can Daniel tell us more about the specific award you received and what it meant to him personally?

3:01 | What was Daniel's reaction when he first found out he was being honored?

4:11 | Are there any BC moments, people, or experiences that Daniel felt helped shape the path to this award?

6:27 | For students who want to make a meaningful impact on campus, what mindset or advice would Daniel share with them?

7:32 | Any other tips that Daniel would like to share?

8:01 | Thank you for tuning into this episode of Discover Boston College!

 

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