Alumni Awards

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Julie Ford Bailey and Jeff Yaeger
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Pam Aliberti and Stephanie Tuttle Briggs
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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. 

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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.

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Shannon Coffin '07

2026  Shannon Coffin ’07

Previous Winners:
2025 Dr. Robert Michaud ’14
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

Presented to an alum(s) who has made a significant impact in their profession and/or community.

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Jimmy Riley '16

2026 Jimmy Riley ’16

Previous Winners:
2025 Alex Gutierrez ’19
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

This award goes to someone who demonstrates the “spirit” of the College through their interactions and involvement with the College community.

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Jenna Chase '11, '21

2026 Jenna Chase ’11, ’21

Previous Winners:
2025 Mary Dunphy Naples ’80
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

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.

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Angelica Estes-Lebrun '10

2026  Angelica Estes-Lebrun ’10

Previous Winners:
2025 Alexandra Baum Frazier ’94
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.

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Robert Zilg '76

2026 Robert Zilg ’76

Previous Winners:
2025 Ryan Rogers ’20 (awarded posthumously)
2018, Peter Geiger Hon. ’14
2017, Cornelia Markey Baker ’85
2016, none awarded
2015, Bonnie Newman ’67

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