Makowiec garnered Empire 8 Diver of the Championship Meet at the 2025 Empire 8 Championships, held at the Webster Aquatic Center. He swept both the 1- and 3-meter diving events, setting an Empire 8 Championship record in both events. He broke an 11-year-old Empire 8 Championship record previously held by All-American Matt Morrison in the 3-meter diving event on Feb. 19, finishing with a score of 614.80. Two days later, Makowiec claimed the 1-meter diving title, winning with a final score of 592.40. Makowiec set the Empire 8 Championship record in the prelims, recording a score of 596.85. It is his fifth E8 weekly honor of the season.