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Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards is a Saint Joseph’s College tradition that allows our community to help shine a light on exceptional alumni. The nomination process for the college’s Alumni Awards encompasses a broad canvassing of alumni, administrators, and faculty and staff. With your input, we can recognize those among us who have demonstrated excellence in community service, philanthropy, leadership, spirit, and entrepreneurship.
Catherine McAuley Award
This award is named after the foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, who showed a strong commitment to service and helping those in need. Honorees of this award display a determination to help those who are less fortunate and reflect the values of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy.
Dr. Robert Michaud '14
2025 Dr. Robert Michaud '14
Previous Winners:
2019, Julie Ford Bailey '88
2018, Maura McMann ’79
2017, Cynthia Murray Beliveau ’70
2016, Sydney Mosher Menard ’10
2015, Sisters of Mercy
Emerging Leader Award
Alex Gutierrez '19
Presented to an alum(s) who has made a significant impact in their profession and/or community.
2025 Alex Gutierrez '19
Previous Winners:
2019, Greg Cavanaugh '10 and Shannon Fitzgerald Cavanaugh '12
2018, Steve Gorsun ’09
2017, Brad Bingham ’08
2016, Jennifer Taylor ’03, MS ’09, MBA ’17
2015, Nicholas Mirabello ’03
Monk Spirit Award
Mary Dunphy Naples '80
This award goes to someone who demonstrates the “spirit” of the College through their interactions and involvement with the College community.
2025 Mary Dunphy Naples '80
Previous Winners:
2019, Stephanie Tutlis Briggs '98, '14
2018, Ryan Sullivan ’09
2017, Christina A. Joyce ’68
2016, Pam Aliberti ’65
2015, RJ Turner ’98
Professional Excellence Award
Alexandra Baum Frazier `94
This award is presented to an alum who has distinguished him or herself professionally in such a way as to positively reflect on Saint Joseph’s College.
2025 Alexandra Baum Frazier '94
Previous Winners:
2019 Todd Hamilton '99
2018, Catherine Hagerman ’79
2017, Catherine Renquin Ryder ’81
2016, Marcus Barresi ’76
2015, Michael Shea ’72
Distinguished Philanthropy Award
This award recognizes an individual or business for their continued, generous contributions to Saint Joseph’s College through their philanthropic gifts.
2025 Ryan Rogers '20
2025 Ryan Rogers '20 (awarded posthumously)
Previous Winners:
2018, Peter Geiger Hon. ’14
2017, Cornelia Markey Baker ’85
2016, none awarded
2015, Bonnie Newman ’67
