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Alumni Association Awards

The Norwich University Alumni Association, with support of the NU Alumni Office and College of Graduate & Continuing Studies, annually presents special awards to alumni and friends who have made significant contributions to Norwich, their community and profession. The awards are presented each year during Homecoming Weekend.

We are currently accepting nominees for these awards—for your fellow alumni*—in class years ending in 1 or 6. The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2026.

NUAA Alumni Award Nomination Form
* NOTE: Self-nominations for alumni awards will not be considered.

Award Categories and Criteria & Past Award Recipients

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna of Norwich's undergraduate or online programs for exceptional service to Norwich University, outstanding accomplishment in a civilian or military career, and notable public service. Nominees will have given significantly of their time, talents and resources in support of his/her alma mater.
Alumni Director’s Award
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna of Norwich’s undergraduate or online programs for outstanding contributions and selfless service to Norwich University, and for giving generously of his or her time, talent and service in support of their community.
Sustained Service Award
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna of Norwich’s undergraduate or online programs who demonstrates a constant interest in, and support for the University over time while exemplifying the ideals of a Norwich graduate.
New Leader Achievement Award
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna who graduated within the past 15 years who exemplifies exceptional interest in and service to Norwich University, outstanding accomplishment in his or her civilian career, and a commitment to community service.
Honorary Alumnus/na Award
Awarded to faculty, staff, parent or friend of the University who has demonstrated a great love for Norwich University and reflected the ideals of a Norwich graduate while making a lasting impact on its students, graduates, and the institution.
CGCS Alumni Award
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna of Norwich’s College of Graduate & Continuing Studies for outstanding accomplishment in a civilian or military career, notable public service, and significant contributions of time, talent and resources in support of CGCS.
Admissions Sustained Service Award
The Office of Admissions annually recognizes admissions ambassadors for their volunteer service to Norwich above and beyond the call. These honorees have represented Norwich at college fairs, by visiting their local high schools and meeting with students and guidance counselors for many years—some over decades. Qualified students are the lifeblood of Norwich University. These honorees’ passion and Maroon and Gold spirit is much admired and truly appreciated.

New Leader Achievement Awards
Brian Caton ’15  •  Matt LaFevre ’15  •  George Schoenfeld ’15

CGCS Alumni Award
Julie Scribner ’15 & M’19

Alumni Director’s Awards
Colm Walker ’05  •  Kelli Barhight ’00  •  Chris Cadigan ’95 & P’28  •  Cheri Caddy ’90

Sustained Service Awards 
George Bowne ’75  •  Larry Bailey ’65  •  William Quinn ’65

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Vincent McDermott ’90  •  John Collins ’90  •  Doug Stitt ’90  •  David Pierce ’85

Honorary Alumnus Award
Coach Bob Weggler

New Leader Achievement Awards
Rose Bernheim ’14  •  Leah Cifuentes ’19 & M’20  •  Brandon Beal ’19

Sustained Service Awards 
John Manchester ’64  •  Brian Doyle ’94  •  Rick Mullen ’79

CGCS Alumni Award
Lisa Crockett M’06

Honorary Alumnus Award
Andrew Bisset

Alumni Director’s Awards
Brian Gibbons ’99  •  Molly McGlaughlin ’89  •  Keith Gelinas ’84

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Blair LaVoie ’84  •  Chris Costa ’84  •  Lauren Wobby ’84 & M’12  •  Bakari Dale ’99

Admissions Ambassador Award
Dana Dexter ’03

New Leader Achievement Awards
Diedrich Holtkamp ’08
Kevin Serry ’18

Alumni Director’s Awards
H. David Hennessey ’73
Tina Judd-Christiano ’83

Sustained Service Awards
Jeffrey Holden ’68
Jeffrey Katz ’73
Stephen Lewkowicz ’73
Randy Miller ’93

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Mark Bowman ’78
Lowell Price ’93
Annette Redmond ’83
Willie Wright ’93
Dave Whaley ’76

Honorary Alumni Awards
Bill Clements
Patrick Gardner

CGCS Alumni Award
Matt Bambrick M’10, M’12

New Leader Achievement Awards
Caitlin Banfield ’12

Alumni Director’s Awards
Michael Babyak ’92
Ken Johnston ’82
Patty Leavenworth ’87 & P’10
Michael Tennenbaum ’67

Sustained Service Awards
Dan Evans ’87
Doug Houle ’87
Mark Madsen ’82 & P’19
Steve Martin ’72 

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Jack Bergquist ’67
Richard Blunt ’72
Landers Symes ’87

Honorary Alumna Award
Martha Mathis P’06 

Admissions Sustained Service Award
John Green P’88

New Leader Achievement Awards
Karthik Raman ’06

Alumni Director’s Awards
John Gatti ’86
Michael Williams ’91

Sustained Service Awards
Hilary McElroy Coons ’01
Dennis Downey ’81 

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Dick Goldberg ’71
Michael Palmer ’76

Honorary Alumni Awards
Michael McShane
Bob & Lou Ellen MacDonald P’06
Nick & Christine DeSilvio P’18, P’19, P’20, P’21, P’23

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Philip Down ’70
Alan Deforest ’75
Brian Raymond ’90

Alumni Director’s Awards
Dan McDonnell ’85
Bill Lyons ’90

Sustained Service Awards
Tim Finamore ’85 & M’03, P’14
William McIntosh ’95 

New Leader Achievement Award
Heather Roszkowski ’00

Honorary Alumna Award
Marsha Budnick P’86 (Posthumous)

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards
Lawrence Budnick, Jr. ’64 & P’86 
Edward Giannattasio ’79
John Hall ’69

Alumni Director’s Awards
Jonathan Allen ’94
Mark Curley ’89 & P’19
David DeNofrio ’84 

Sustained Service Awards
Steven Bergholtz ’84
David Plank ’74
Dawn Robinson ’99
Richard Thayer ’59 

New Leader Achievement Award
Enrico Piatelli ’09

CGCS Alumni  Award
Johannes Allert M’11

Honorary Alumnus Award
Richard Schneider

Admissions Sustained Service Award
Rollins Collins ’69
Richard Macy ’63
 

Full Lists of Alumni Award Recipients

Past Alumni Award Recipients by Class Year

Past Alumni Award Recipients by Last Name

Past Alumni Award Recipients by Year Award