Alumni Awards

The Alumni Association presents four prestigious annual awards to honor deserving graduates, professors and friends of 猫咪社区. Honorees receive the awards during Reunion Weekend each year. 

The Sister M. Patricia Lyons Distinguished Alumni Award

Established in 1982 in honor of Sister Patricia Lyons, O.P., who provided 33 years of outstanding service to Dominican as director of alumni relations, this award honors Alumni Association members who have distinguished themselves in the service of the University.
 

Mary has served on the alumni board of directors and as an advisor to the alumni relations department. She has represented Dominican in the community, identifying potential students for whom our campus would be the right place to continue their education and personal journey. Dominican University is truly embedded in her, and she is Dominican. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she embodies the ideals of study, reflection, community, and service and lives them daily.

  • Ben Stricker 鈥95 (2023)
  • Jean Smith Nelson 鈥72 (2022)
  • Mary Jane Burke 鈥74, MS 鈥76 (2021)
  • Sister Margaret Diener 鈥70 (2020)
  • Gloria Sun Hom 鈥62 (2019)
  • Susan Johann Gilardi 鈥68 (2018)
  • The Bradley Sisters 鈥60 - 鈥67 (2017)
  • Pepe Gonzales 鈥02 (2016)
  • Joy Phoenix 鈥93 (2015)
  • Loraine Barry 鈥86 (2014)
  • Sr. Maureen McInerney 鈥68 (2013)
  • Virginia Murillo 鈥52 (2012)
  • Joan McDonald 鈥61 (2011)
  • Sheila Doyle Kiernan 鈥48 (2010)
  • Olga Malati Dollar 鈥39 (2009)
  • Mary Grandin 鈥50 (2008)
  • Winifred Coleman 鈥57 (2007)
  • Sister Marie Sagues 鈥51 (2006)
  • Amy Bjorklund Reeder 鈥90 (2005)
  • Sister Francis de Sales Taggart 鈥40 (2004)
  • Mark A. Jordan 鈥75 (2003)
  • Virginia Formichi 鈥47 (2002)
  • Genevieve Murphy Moore 鈥81 (2001)
  • Elizabeth Purcell 鈥69 (2000)
  • Stephanie Bulich 鈥72 (1999)
  • Judith Dicks O鈥橳oole 鈥68 (1998)
  • Jacqueline McDonald Tarantino 鈥68 (1997)
  • Patricia Cribben Dreier 鈥44 (1996)
  • Mary Kilkenny Glendening 鈥50 (1995)
  • Miriam Anne Detert 鈥47 (1994)
  • Mary Helen Power Fairchild 鈥48 (1993)
  • Cecile Granjean Volin 鈥37 (1992)
  • Elizabeth Jewell Girard 鈥30 (1991)
  • Patricia Farbstein McGrath 鈥55 (1990)
  • Veronica Shannon Angwin 鈥39 (1989)
  • Patricia Rennie Dahl 鈥61 (1988)
  • Patricia Bannan Cruden 鈥40 (1987)
  • Patricia Sweeney Jackson 鈥36 (1986)
  • Iris Campodonico Pera 鈥58 (1985)
  • Catherine Geary Sweeny 鈥39 (1984)
  • Alicia McEvoy 鈥28 (1983)
  • Geraldine Mulcahy 鈥28 (1983)
  • Sister M. Patricia Lyons, O.P. 鈥37 (1982)

The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

Established in 1995, this award recognizes alumni who exemplify the Dominican values of study, community, reflection and service through significant contributions to their professional fields and consistent service to the University.

Before her tenure at GLIDE, Gina's commitment to community service was evident in her roles with Young Community Developers, the San Francisco YMCA, and other key organizations. Her leadership philosophy emphasizing the importance of leading from behind and moving people forward together, has guided her through various impactful positions, including her time as the California State Director at The Trust for Public Land and CEO of the San Francisco Education Fund. Gina鈥檚 personal story, from relying on GLIDE's support as a young mother in the late 1980s to leading the same organization today, embodies a powerful message of hope and the possibility of breaking the cycle of poverty.

  • Christanne Gallagher 鈥83 (2023)
  • Marv Zauderer, MS 鈥02 (2022)
  • Kat Skiles 鈥07 (2021)
  • Dr. Julie Jordan 鈥75 (2020)
  • Theodore 鈥淪kip鈥 Kniesche 鈥91 (2019)
  • Jennifer Morrissey 鈥88 (2018)
  • Maureen Sedonaen 鈥08 (2017)
  • Major General Angela Salinas 鈥76 (2016)
  • Mary Jane Burke 鈥74 (2015)
  • Sister Gervaise Valpey 鈥61 (2014)
  • Sarah 鈥淪ally鈥 Duque 鈥51 (1999)
  • Elizabeth Devereaux 鈥64 (1999)
  • Ms. Kathleen Lyons Tierney 鈥67 (1998)
  • Sister M. Martin Barry, O.P., 鈥25 (1998)
  • Rose Anne Campbell 鈥87 (1997)
  • Signe Pollack Sugiyama 鈥84, MA 鈥87 (1997)
  • Hollie Selfridge, 鈥94 (1997)
  • Jesus Campos, 鈥92 (1997)
  • Laurie Lynch Meyer, 鈥69 (1997)
  • Louis A. Botto, MM 鈥77 (1997)
  • Leslie Ross 鈥78 (1996)
  • Heidi Price 鈥85 (1996)
  • Patricia Garbarino 鈥77 BA Education 鈥78 Credential #1 & #2 鈥81 MS 鈥83 (1996)
  • Teresa D. Campos 鈥87 (1996)
  • Paul Douglas Maxwell 鈥73 (1996)
  • Xiangjie Luo 鈥90 MBA (1996)
  • Eileen Bach-y-Rita 鈥78 (1996)
  • Virginia Formichi 鈥46 (1996)
  • Edward Cunningham MA 鈥66 (1996)
  • Marvell C. Allen 鈥70 (1995)
  • Mark A. Jordan 1975 (1995)
  • Mary Jane Burke 鈥74, MA 鈥76 (1995)
  • Patricia M. Grasso MS 鈥82 (1995)
  • Idgi R. D鈥橝ndrea 鈥79 (1995)
  • Gay Lynn Bremer-Richards 鈥87 (1995)
  • Peggy Glockner Hartshorn 鈥69 (1995)
  • Kathryn Wilen Hobart 鈥75 (1995)
  • Theodosia S. Robertson 鈥67 (1995)
  • Barry Caparoso 鈥76 (1995)
  • Meg Caparoso 鈥75 (1995)

Sister M. Aquinas Nimitz, O.P. Distinguished Service Award

Established in 2006 in recognition of Sister M. Aquinas Nimitz鈥檚 42 years of service to the university, this award honors those who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service, commitment and dedication to all members of the Dominican community.

Stuart's commitment to excellence in education and broadcasting is evident. He has nurtured a dynamic and evolving team, encouraging a culture of professionalism and creativity that resonates throughout our campus. His approach to teaching, characterized by genuine care, rigorous feedback, and an openness to assist students at any time, has inspired a generation of Dominican graduates to pursue their passions with confidence and skill.

  • Dr. Chris Leeds (2023)
  • Dr. Christian Dean (2023)
  • Amy Henkelman (2022)
  • Marly Norris (2021)
  • Dr. Ruth Ramsey (2020)
  • Michael Henkes (2019)
  • Dr. Margaret Golden (2018)
  • Willie Long (2017)
  • Paul Raccanello 鈥96 (2016)
  • LeeAnn Bartolini 鈥79 (2015)
  • Robin Daly (2013)
  • Sr. Marie Sagues 鈥51 (2013)
  • Dr. John F. Kennedy (2012)
  • Dr. James Deitz (2012)
  • Dr. Joseph R. Fink (2011)
  • Dr. Sherry Volk (2010)
  • Dr. Francoise Lepage (2010)
  • Sr. Carla Kovack 鈥69 (2009)
  • Fr. Robert Haberman (2009)
  • Dr. Philip Novak (2008)
  • Mary Jane Baird (2008)
  • Dr. Denise Lucy (2007)
  • Claire Cumings (2007)
  • Dr. James Boitano (2006)
  • Maria McKinney (2006)

Outstanding Recent Graduate

This award recognizes Dominican alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years. Honorees exemplify our values of study, community, reflection and service through their work in their communities, professions and other endeavors.

Manny's commitment to service and leadership was evident throughout his time at Dominican. He served as a Resident Advisor, a student assistant in the Human Resources Department, and for the Institute for Leadership Studies. Manny's dedication to diversity and inclusion was showcased as he led the PRIDE Club, which was recognized as the Student Organization of the Year in 2019. His involvement in the LeaderShape Institute Bay Area Consortium ignited his passion for higher education, leading him to pursue a Master's Program in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of San Francisco.

  • Maria 脕lvarez Pineda 鈥20 (2023)
  • Erika Rosales-Shelfo 鈥17 (2023)
  • Jessica Jones 鈥14 (2022)
  • Amiya Powell-Hodge 鈥11 (2021)
  • Casey Lee Thorne 鈥10 (2020)
  • Adrienne Jose 鈥13 (2019)
  • Oscar O'Con Jr. 鈥17 (2019)
  • Darcel Sanders 鈥09 (2018)
  • Maureen "Mo" de Nieva-Marsh 鈥07 (2017)
  • Gigi Gillard '06 & 鈥07 MBA (2016)
  • Gabrielle Pecora 鈥11 (2015)
  • Valerie Jane Chua 鈥08 (2015)