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Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards is a Saint Joseph鈥檚 College tradition that allows our community to help shine a light on exceptional alumni.聽 The nomination process for the college鈥檚 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.聽 聽
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.

Julie Ford Bailey '88
2019聽 Julie Ford Bailey '88
Previous Winners:
2018, Maura McMann 鈥79
2017, Cynthia Murray Beliveau 鈥70
2016, Sydney Mosher Menard 鈥10
2015, Sisters of Mercy
Emerging Leader Award

Greg Cavanaugh '10 and Shannon Fitzgerald Cavanaugh '12
Presented to an alum(s) who has made a significant impact in their profession and/or community.
2019 Greg Cavanaugh '10 and Shannon Fitzgerald Cavanaugh '12
Previous Winners:
2018, Steve Gorsun 鈥09
2017, Brad Bingham 鈥08
2016, Jennifer Taylor 鈥03, MS 鈥09, MBA 鈥17
2015, Nicholas Mirabello 鈥03
Monk Spirit Award
Stephanie Tutlis Briggs '98, '14
This award goes to someone who demonstrates the 鈥渟pirit鈥 of the College through their interactions and involvement with the College community.
2019 Stephanie Tutlis Briggs '98, '14
Previous Winners:
2018, Ryan Sullivan 鈥09
2017, Christina A. Joyce 鈥68
2016, Pam Aliberti 鈥65
2015, RJ Turner 鈥98
Professional Excellence Award

Todd Hamilton 鈥99
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鈥檚 College.
2019聽 Todd Hamilton '99
Previous Winners:
2018, Catherine Hagerman 鈥79
2017, Catherine Renquin Ryder 鈥81
2016, Marcus Barresi 鈥76
2015, Michael Shea 鈥72
Distinguished Philanthropy Award
This award recognizes an individual or business for their continued, generous contributions to Saint Joseph鈥檚 College聽through their philanthropic gifts.
Not being awarded for 2019
Previous Winners:
2018, Peter Geiger Hon. 鈥14
2017, Cornelia Markey Baker 鈥85
2016, none awarded
2015, Bonnie Newman 鈥67