COLCHESTER, Vt. — The following local high school students were awarded the 2011 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience:

Adam Mahar of Andover, a student at Telstar Regional High School.

Nika Faulkner of Auburn, a student at Edward Little High School.

Matthew Shen of Auburn, a student at Edward Little High School.

Kallie Brown of Bethel, a student at Telstar Regional High School.

Aaron Mason of Bethel, a student at Gould Academy.

Jacquelyn O’Sullivan of Bethel, a student at Gould Academy.

Kirsten Burgess of Lewiston, a student at Lewiston High School.

Matthew Poto of Lewiston, a student at Lewiston High School.

Morgan Reeves of Lisbon, a student at Lisbon High School.

Sarah Giraldo of Lisbon Falls, a student at Lisbon High School.

Thomas Brenner of Livermore, a student at Livermore Falls High School.

Jacob Littlefield of Mechanic Falls, a student at Poland Regional High School.

Cody Smith of Mexico, a student at Mountain Valley High School.

Katrina Seeley of Minot, a student at Poland Regional High School.

Anthony Fagone of Naples, a student at St. Dominic Academy.

Sarah Adams of Readfield, a student at Maranacook Community School.

Rebecca Maifeld of Rumford, a student at Mountain Valley High School.

Cameron Sennick of Wilton, a student at Mount Blue High School.

Tyler Reeve of Winthrop, a student at Winthrop High School.

Paige Wood of Winthrop, a student at Winthrop High School.

The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in volunteer service and academic achievement. Saint Michael’s was founded on the belief that serving others is part of its Catholic tradition, and through the award seeks to honor those who demonstrate the true spirit of volunteerism.

Award recipients, named at schools throughout the country, are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or an equivalent school-sponsored honors organization. They must demonstrate a commitment to service activities in high school or community organizations, taking leadership roles in these activities.

Winners were presented the book, “First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers,” by Loung Ung, a 1993 Saint Michael’s College graduate.