Awards
Award Recipients
Volunteer of the Year Award
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Paul Reichert ’90
2022
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Wil Everhart '70, P'02
2021
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Gordon Kaye ’74
2020
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2019
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Penny Watras Dana K’78, P’13,’17
2018
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Bruce Gaylord ’70 & Gail Kelly P’06,’09
2017
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Barbara Graves Starnes P’80, GP’11
2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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John M. Driscoll, Jr. ’58, P’88
2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
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1999
Bell Ringer Award
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Samuel Babbitt
2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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W. Lawrence “Lawry” Gulick ’52, P’77
2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012 (in memoriam)
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2011
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2011
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2010 (in memoriam)
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2009
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2008
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2008
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2007
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2006
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2006
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2005
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2004
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000 (in memoriam)
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2000
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1999
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1998
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1997
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1996 (in memoriam)
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1996 (in memoriam)
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1995
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1993
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1992
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1994 (in memoriam)
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1994
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1991
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1990
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Molly Waters Anderson
1989
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1988
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1988
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David M. Ellis ’38
1987
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Mildred Ferguson
1987
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Otto K. Liedke
1986
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Myron G. Butler
1986
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1985
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1985 (in memoriam)
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John L. Baldwin, Jr.
1984
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1983
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Agnes Burke Harding
1982
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1981
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1980
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1979
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1978
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Peter P. A. Burnett ’45
1977 (in memoriam)
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Silvia Saunders
1977
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1976
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Henry B. Watkins ’12
1975
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Leslie Moore ’24
1974
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R. Hawley Truax ’09
1973
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Mox A. Weber
1972
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William DeLoss Love ’09
1971
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Winton Tolles ’28
1970
College Key Award
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Steven Larson ’03, David Hornblower ’86, Greg Selch ’88 and Lesley Carroll (Gitzendanner) ’87
2022
For organizing support for the new boathouse -
Parker Riehle ’88
2022
For volunteer service to the Hamilton Fund, especially the Chapel Bell program -
Nancy Ross K’71
2022
For designing and producing the commemorative "Kirkland Everlasting Eternity" ring -
Samantha Skey ’94
2022
For enthusiastic support of the SNAP Internship program, Hamilton Career Network, and Pitch Competition -
Nancy Avery Dafoe K’74, P’04 and Isabel Weinger Nielsen K’76
2021
Created publication Lost Orchard II -
Edvige Jean-Francois ’90
2021
guest editor for special Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issue of the Hamilton magazine -
Amari Leigh ’21
2021
student member of Advisory Council (for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matters) -
Jimmy Nguyen ’14
2021
led Class of 2014 Scholarship Fundraising initiative -
Brian Belfiglio '90, P'22
2020
Volunteer Service for the Career Center, assisting students and alumni interested in publishing -
Dave Bolger '99
2020
Created popular podcast series, Had I Known, hosting Hamilton alumni and staff, providing insight and inspiration for all members of the Hamilton Community -
Jeffrey Schackner '89
2020
Volunteer Service for the Career Center, assisting students with internships and job opportunities in investment banking -
David and Anne Marsh P’20
2020
Chaired the Parents Leadership Council -
Sharon Rippey P’12 and Richard Tantillo
2020
Shopped and provided care packages for more than 50 international students unable to return home during COVID-19 -
John Murphy ’85
2020
Creating a crowd-sourced version of Carissima during the pandemic -
Cosmo Castellano ’74
2019
Conceived and manages the Facebook groups resource site -
Susan Hanifin ’88
2019
Counsel for Advancement Office to establish Hamilton’s Donor Advised Fund (HDAF) Program -
Steve Kenny ’69
2019
Class of 1969 50th Reunion -
Vinnie Strully ’69
2019
20th anniversary of Hamilton’s NECC program -
Ed Watkins ’74
2019
Class Leadership Committee, Chair of the Hamilton and Kirkland Class of ’74 Reunion Committees -
Bill Bruins ’53
2018
“1953 Last Hurrah” Reunion -
Rachel Weinstein ’93
2018
Hosted numerous events centered around her various Broadway productions -
Cyrus Boga ’90
2018
Levitt Center Social Innovator-in-Residence -
Tracey Hamill P’15, P’17
2017
Parents Fund -
Patrick (Pat) Patalino '90
2017
Internship and Mentorship -
Lori Reidel K’77
2017
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Michael Viveiros ’08
2017
Digital Communication -
David Lahey ’83, Rob Lowe ’87, Doug Famigletti ’94, Mark Warcup ’00, Matt Harrison ’03, and Andy Laskowski ’04
2017
Founders, Men’s Hockey Booster Club -
John Allen ’60
2016
NYC Regional Affairs and the Highline Tour -
Michael Fawcett ’66 and Hedy Foreman
2015
Annual Business Plan Pitch Competition -
Mark Kahn ’70
2015
Adirondack Chairs built and placed around campus -
Patrick Gilrane ’83
2015
Networking & mentoring of Psi Upsilon alumni & students -
Paul Freyer ’83
2015
Networking & mentoring of Psi Upsilon alumni & students -
Bob Hansmann ’72
2014
Regional host and consistent supporter of Hamilton -
Jo Pitkin K’78
2014
Organizing multiple readings to launch Lost Orchard: Prose and Poetry from the Kirkland College Community, which she also edited and produced -
Julia Cowles ’84
2014
30th Reunion Planning Committee -
Kate Childs ’08
2014
Leader of Regional Events, NYC -
Liz Menges ’84, P’12, 17
2014
30th Reunion Planning Committee -
Nelson and Tory Walsh P’14
2014
Hosts, student mentors & Parents Fund chairs -
Pat Murphy ’80
2014
Re-engaging alumni Greek society members with Hamilton -
Paul Reichert ’90
2014
Host of DC regional events - three in one year -
Peggy Garte ’01
2014
Career Center Volunteer (pre-law programs) -
Andrew Burns ’78
2013
Class President extraordinaire -
Amy Greenan ’04
2013
GOLD Power Breakfasts -
Alyssa Ross Eppich ’81
2013
Class of 1981 Facebook page -
Kathleen McDonough ’93
2013
Planning the “best reunion ever” for the Class of 1993 -
Rich Vellante ’86
2013
1812 Leadership NYC Weekend presentations -
Andy Burns ’78
2018
Planning and organizing the 100 Years of Hockey at Hamilton -
Dennis and Patricia Phillips (FR)
2012
Adirondack program -
Judy Siverstein Gray K’78
2012
bicentennial and Florida regional president -
Stephen M. Downey ’60, P’87 and K.T. Sullivan
2012
bicentennial and Algonquin performances -
Adrienne Ruger Conzelman ’92
2011
Hamilton Makes Art 2 -
James A. ’74, P’06 and Jan Rishel P’06
2011
Friends of Hamilton Football program -
Mark C. Kasdorf ’06
2011
Venture Pitch Competition -
Stacy M. Sadove ’07
2011
Elihu Root Society – GOLD -
Steven I. Wulf ’72, P’12
2011
Concept and planning of “200 Days” Bicentennial issue of the Alumni Review -
Harry Gelb ’77
2010
HART volunteer; Admissions volunteer -
Virginia N. Berg ’02
2010
Chicago Arts Weekend -
William Droste ’03
2010
Hamilton/Red Sox evenings at Fenway Park, Boston -
William E. Wolf ’82
2010
Chicago Arts Weekend; Host/Chicago Rising Star Events -
Bruce H. Dobkin ’69
2009
Sponsor of paid internships in neuroscience -
Class of 1969 40th Reunion Committee
2009
E. John Effinger ’69, P’00; Steven T. Kenny ’69, P’07; Jeffrey R. Parsons ’69 -
D. Roger Howlett ’66
2009
Boston Arts Weekend -
Lee Kreinheder
2009
Hamilton’s Root Glen preservation -
Jerry ’71 and Marie Pitarresi P’08, P’10
2009
Alumni and Friends of Football Association -
Roger T. Servison P’11
2009
Boston Arts Weekend; Parents Advisory Council -
Joseph L. Sipos ’03
2009
Hamilton Swimming and Diving Reunion -
Kevin H. Thompson ’04
2009
Hamilton Swimming and Diving Reunion -
Daniel R. Garcia ’84
2008
Multicultural Reunion -
David H. Morse ’83
2008
Career Center -
Jon. P. Bellona ’03
2008
Run for the Fallen -
Julio R. Dolorico ’88
2008
Bay Area Alliance -
R. Durwood Almkuist II ’67
2008
Alternative Spring Break -
Sara R. Weinstein ’02
2008
The Great Debaters event and student scholarship support -
Shauna J. Sweet ’03
2008
Run for the Fallen -
T. Richard Parker ’58
2008
Class Correspondent -
Nelma (Nikki) Nenneau Fillius W’44
2007
Fallcoming Jazz Concerts -
Paul J. Flynn ’72
2007
Boston Region -
Penny Watras Dana K’78
2007
All-Kirkland Reunion -
Brendan McCormick ’01
2006
Hamilton's Wall Street Association -
George H. Elferink ’61
2006
Class Leadership -
Lea Haber Kuck ’87
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NYC Rising Star Luncheon Host -
MaryAnn and Stephen Phillips P’07
2006
Parents’ Fund -
Robert S. Simon ’85
2006
Oregon Region -
Clarence E. Aldridge ’45
2005
Half-Century Reunion -
Daniel J. Custodio ’00
2005
Latino Renaissance -
Francis J. Tietje ’80
2005
25th Reunion -
Geoffrey C. Emerson ’61
2005
WAVE -
James A. ’68 and Anne M. Schoff P’94
2005
Sophomore Seminar hosts -
Peggy Daniel ’80
2005
25th Reunion -
Robert E. and Katharine P. Booth P’06
2005
Philadelphia Art Weekend -
Steven B. Sands ’80
2005
25th Reunion -
Alan H. Silverman ’76
2004
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Edward L. Deci ’64
2004
Monhegan Island: An Artists’ Tradition -
Elizabeth Tantillo
2004
Hamilton Ambassador Extraordinary -
John B. Root ’44
2004
Elihu Root, Jr., Class of 1903: Lawyer-Painter -
John N. Villios ’73
2004
WAVE -
K. Tommy Liem ’98
2004
GOLD Group - Boston -
Lynne J. Salkin ’00
2004
GOLD Group - Boston -
Mary B. (Molly) Root W’36, P’70. K’72, K'75
2004
Elihu Root, Jr., Class of 1903: Lawyer-Painter -
Wilson C. Everhart, Jr. ’70, P’02
2004
WAVE/Class President -
Barbara Graves Starnes P’80
2003
Reunion hospitality -
Charles G. Mortimer ’49
2003
Dramatic Arts/student mentoring -
Lewis H. ’58 and Willy Sandler
2003
North Texas Region -
Thomas P. ’64 and Elizabeth A. Guerin P’01
2003
WAVE -
William J. Anthony ’85
2003
Football Alumni Network -
David Nathans ’72
2002
Hamilton Collects -
Amanda J. Geib ’91
2002
Career Center -
Beth P. Robitaille ’85
2002
Swimmers Reunion -
Craig R. Lasher ’81
2002
Swimmers Reunion -
Helen McGee Konrad ’84
2002
Swimmers Reunion -
Herbert I. Kestenbaum ’63
2002
Media advisor -
Katherine C. Hastings ’82
2002
Hamilton Collects -
A. Craig Purcell ’70
2001
Pro-bono legal work -
Adrienne Ruger Conzelman ’92
2001
Hamilton Makes Art -
Alan B. Miller P'89, ’95
2001
Pro-bono legal work -
Claude C. Cicchetti ’80
2001
WAVE -
Craig A. Mengel ’75
2001
HOLAC -
Frank C. Vlossak IV ’89
2001
Washington, D.C. Region -
Frank J. Clark, Jr. ’37
2001
Princeton Region -
Katherine J. Cookingham ’92
2001
Career Center -
Laurence A. Savett ’57
2001
Squires Reunion -
Sarah E. Bokland ’98
2001
GOLD Group - Boston -
Alumni All-Star Jazz Band
2000
Reunion gigs
Robert M. Abrams ’53; Donn R. Andre ’58; Gordon T. Bourns ’58; Emerson L. Brown ’56; James L. Collier ’50; George D. Hall ’53; John R. Ibach, Jr. ’55; Philip B. Mead ’59; Michael Parker; Paul Parker (posthumous); Richard C. Sherman ’53; John A. von Bergen ’63 -
David G. Snell ’64
2000
John Baldwin memorial dinner/concert -
Dionne A. Wheatley ’90
2000
BLAN -
Frederick R. Selch ’52
2000
Celebration of the Performing Arts -
Kecia N. Hayes ’89
2000
BLAN -
G. Roberts Kolb P’99, ’02
2000
Choir Tours -
Torrence D. Moore ’92
2000
BLAN -
Lee H. Bristol, III ’83
2000
Adler Conference -
Robert L. Simon P’91, ’94
2000
Chair, 1st campus fundraising campaign -
Thomas C. Succop ’58
2000
Campus landscaping -
Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo '97
2017
Class Leadership Committee
Distinguished Service Award
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Monk Rowe P’06
2022
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Todd Franklin
2021
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Phyllis Breland ’80
2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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Award Descriptions
Bell Ringer Award
The Bell Ringer Award is presented each year at Reunions to a member of the Hamilton family in recognition of contributions made to the College, its alumni and the community.
Jeff Little ’71 Volunteer of the Year Award
Named in honor of trustee (and volunteer extraordinaire) Jeff Little ’71, this award recognizes an alumnus/a, parent or friend of Hamilton who has made a substantial, lasting contribution to the College.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes a Hamilton employee who has substantially contributed to the College through distinguished job performance and through involvement in student, alumni or other activities in the community.
College Key Award
College Key Awards recognize alumni, parents or friends of Hamilton who have performed a service or activity that has directly benefited a specific volunteer program or the College. Any number of individuals may receive this award in a given year.
Class Giving Cups
Hamilton Annual Fund Cup awards are a longstanding tradition at the College. Each year, following the completion of the fiscal year, individual classes are recognized for accomplishments that set standards for other classes to emulate. All but the President’s Cup are named in honor of an Hamilton Fund volunteer who provided exemplary service to Hamilton.
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