Awards
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Paddy McGuire ’81 Named 2024 Volunteer of the Year
This award recognizes an alumnus who has made a substantial, lasting contribution to the College.
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Neal Pilson ’60, GP’16,’17 is 2025 Bellringer of the Year
The Bell Ringer Award is presented each year at Reunions to a member of the Hamilton family.
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Monica Inzer Receives Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes a Hamilton employee who has substantially contributed to the College.
Nominations
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Alumni Association Awards
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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.
- 2024 – Paddy McGuire ’81, P’11
- 2023 – Mike Seitzinger ’69
- 2022 – Paul Reichert ’90
- 2021 – Wil Everhart ’70, P’02
- 2020 – Gordon Kaye ’74
- 2019 – Andy Burns ’78
- 2018 – Penny Watras Dana K’78, P’13,’17
- 2017 – Bruce Gaylord ’70 & Gail Kelly P’06,’09
- 2016 – Barbara Graves Starnes P’80, GP’11
- 2015 – Joel W. Johnson ’65, P’93
- 2014 – Linda Johnson ’80
- 2013 – George Baker ’74
- 2012 – Daniel W. Dietrich II ’64
- 2011 – John M. Driscoll, Jr. ’58, P’88
- 2010 – Alumni All-Stars Jazz Band
- 2009 – Melissa D. Joyce-Rosen ’86
- 2008 – Robert Bloomer, Jr. ’50
- 2006 – Lee C. Garcia ’67
- 2005 – Stephen H. Anthony ’59
- 2004 – Richard W. Couper ’44
- 2003 – Robert S. Morris ’76
- 2002 – William N. Yeomans ’55
- 2001 – Russel A. Bantham, Jr. ’63
- 2000 – Susan E. Skerritt K’77
- 1999 – Donald W. Seyba ’57
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.
- 2025 — Neal Pilson ’60, GP’16,’17
- 2024 — George Baker ’74
- 2023 – A.G. Lafley ’69
- 2022 – Samuel Babbitt
- 2021 – Elizabeth McCormack
- 2020 – John F. Allen ’60
- 2019 – Thomas C. Succop ’58
- 2018 – Robert L. Simon
- 2017 – W. Lawrence “Lawry” Gulick ’52, P’77
- 2016 – Joan Hinde Stewart
- 2015 – Carlyle C. Ring ’53
- 2014 – Nancy Ferguson Seeley
- 2013 – William E. Braunlich ’57
- 2012 – Patricia Tolles Smalley (in memoriam)
- 2011 – Robert L. deCourcy ’38
- 2011 – Eldred L. Ross ’40
- 2010 – William M. Bristol III ’43 (in memoriam)
- 2009 – Charles T. Bates ’53
- 2008 – Ralph E. Hansmann ’40
- 2008 – Clarence E. Aldridge ’45
- 2007 – Patsy P. Couper ’44
- 2006 – Milton P. Kayle ’43
- 2006 – Donald O. Pollock ’51
- 2005 – Ellis E. Bradford ’45
- 2004 – Matthew B. McCullough ’44
- 2003 – Frank K. Lorenz
- 2002 – Donald C. Gingras ’50
- 2001 – Eleanor Walsh Wertimer
- 2000 – F. Palmer Cutter ’29 (in memoriam)
- 2000 – R. Douglas Sheldon ’63
- 1999 – Fel G. Davies ’41
- 1998 – John B. Root ’44
- 1997 – Comfort Cary Richardson
- 1996 – Edwin B. Barrett, Jr. (in memoriam)
- 1996 – William G. Roehrick ’34 (in memoriam)
- 1995 – Gilbert F. Adams ’45
- 1994 – Philip W. Abell ’57 (in memoriam)
- 1994 – William S. Bradley ’56
- 1993 – Harvey J. Sarles ’30
- 1992 – Peter B. Daymont ’26
- 1991 – C. Christine Johnson
- 1990 – C. Mitchell Wenigmann ’44
- 1989 – Molly Waters Anderson
- 1988 – Albert M. Hartig ’42
- 1988 – Daniel L. Royce ’50
- 1987 – David M. Ellis ’38
- 1987 – Mildred Ferguson
- 1986 – Otto K. Liedke
- 1986 – Myron G. Butler
- 1985 – William H. Areson ’34
- 1985 – Clancy D. Connell ’12 (in memoriam)
- 1984 – John L. Baldwin, Jr.
- 1983 – Sidney B. Bennett ’28
- 1982 – Agnes Burke Harding
- 1981 – Pirnie Pritchard ’21
- 1980 – Karl H. Hinke ’27
- 1979 – Frederic S. Marquardt ’27
- 1978 – The Thompson Brothers
- 1977 – Peter P. A. Burnett ’45 (in memoriam)
- 1977 – Silvia Saunders
- 1976 – Howard H. Cannon ’23
- 1975 – Henry B. Watkins ’12
- 1974 – Leslie Moore ’24
- 1973 – R. Hawley Truax ’09
- 1972 – Mox A. Weber
- 1971 – William DeLoss Love ’09
- 1970 – Winton Tolles ’28
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.
- 2024 – Monica Inzer
- 2023 – Michael “Doc” Woods
- 2022 – Monk Rowe P’06
- 2021 – Todd Franklin
- 2020 – Phyllis Breland ’80
- 2019 – Diann Lynch
- 2018 – Dennis Murphy
- 2017 – Nancy Thompson
- 2016 – David Smallen P’97
- 2015 – Samuel F. Pellman
- 2014 – Catherine D. Brown
- 2013 – Dave Thompson P’13
- 2012 – Steve Bellona P’03
- 2011 – Jay G. Williams ’54
- 2010 – John O’Neill
- 2010 – Robert Simon
- 2009 – A. Dean Abelon
- 2008 – Marge Petteys
- 2007 – John Croghan
- 2006 – Douglas A. Raybeck
- 2005 – Timothy J. Hicks
- 2004 – Carole A. Bellini-Sharp
- 2003 – Eugene M. Tobin
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.
2025
- Edvige Jean-Francois '90
For being the guest editor for a special Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issue of the Hamilton magazine - Cleon Cumberbatch '90
For his work in organizing Jazz the Jam Lunch at Reunions
2024
- Reuben Dizengoff ’15
- John Klauberg ’78 and Phil Robinson ’82, P’26
For leadership regarding Basketball Fund and Tom Murphy court - Nanelle Napp K'74 and Joanne Papanek Orlando K’74
Nanelle & Joanne's Reunion leadership for 40th, 45th, and 50th reunions and fundraising for Kirkland courtyard
2023
- Cosmo Castellano ’74, P’11
For hosting a HOB NOB Zoom weekly meeting - Blake Darcy ’78
Pitch Comp - Darin Hickman ’93, Luvuyo Madasa ’09, and Robert Simon ’85, P’13
Establishing a chapter of the Alumni Association in South Africa. - Sara Redding Wilson K’72
For fundraising and developing the design and completion of the Kirkland Green amphitheater with the College
2022
- Donna Kerner K’72
50th reunion volunteerism and leadership - Steven Larson ’03, David Hornblower ’86, Greg Selch ’88 and Lesley Carroll (Gitzendanner) ’87
For organizing support for the new boathouse - Bruce MacIntyre ’70
Leadership of the Class of 1970 40th, 45th, and 50th reunion choirs, and reunion committee volunteerism - Parker Riehle ’88
For volunteer service to the Hamilton Fund, especially the Chapel Bell program - Nancy Ross K’71
For designing and producing the commemorative "Kirkland Everlasting Eternity" ring - Samantha Skey ’94
For enthusiastic support of the SNAP Internship program, Hamilton Career Network, and Pitch Competition
2021
- Nancy Avery Dafoe K’74, P’04 and Isabel Weinger Nielsen K’76
Created publication Lost Orchard II - Edvige Jean-Francois ’90
Guest editor for special Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issue of the Hamilton magazine - Amari Leigh ’21
Student member of Advisory Council (for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matters) - Jimmy Nguyen ’14
Led Class of 2014 Scholarship Fundraising initiative
2020
- Brian Belfiglio '90, P'22
Volunteer Service for the Career Center, assisting students and alumni interested in publishing - Dave Bolger '99
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
Volunteer Service for the Career Center, assisting students with internships and job opportunities in investment banking - David and Anne Marsh P’20
Chaired the Parents Leadership Council - Sharon Rippey P’12 and Richard Tantillo
Shopped and provided care packages for more than 50 international students unable to return home during COVID-19 - John Murphy ’85
Creating a crowd-sourced version of Carissima during the pandemic
2019
- Cosmo Castellano ’74
Conceived and manages the Facebook groups resource site - Susan Hanifin ’88
Counsel for Advancement Office to establish Hamilton’s Donor Advised Fund (HDAF) Program - Steve Kenny ’69
Class of 1969 50th Reunion - Vinnie Strully ’69
20th anniversary of Hamilton’s NECC program - Ed Watkins ’74
Class Leadership Committee, Chair of the Hamilton and Kirkland Class of ’74 Reunion Committees
2018
- Bill Bruins ’53
“1953 Last Hurrah” Reunion - Rachel Weinstein ’93
Hosted numerous events centered around her various Broadway productions - Cyrus Boga ’90
Levitt Center Social Innovator-in-Residence
2017
- Tracey Hamill P’15, P’17
Parents Fund - Patrick (Pat) Patalino '90
Internship and Mentorship - Lori Reidel K’77
- Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo '97
Class Leadership Committee - Michael Viveiros ’08
Digital Communication - David Lahey ’83, Rob Lowe ’87, Doug Famigletti ’94, Mark Warcup ’00, Matt Harrison ’03, and Andy Laskowski ’04
Founders, Men’s Hockey Booster Club
2016
- John Allen ’60
NYC Regional Affairs and the Highline Tour
2015
- Michael Fawcett ’66 and Hedy Foreman, 2015
Annual Business Plan Pitch Competition - Mark Kahn ’70
Adirondack Chairs built and placed around campus - Patrick Gilrane ’83
Networking & mentoring of Psi Upsilon alumni & students - Paul Freyer ’83
Networking & mentoring of Psi Upsilon alumni & students
2014
- Bob Hansmann ’72
Regional host and consistent supporter of Hamilton - Jo Pitkin K’78
Organizing multiple readings to launch Lost Orchard: Prose and Poetry from the Kirkland College Community, which she also edited and produced - Julia Cowles ’84
30th Reunion Planning Committee - Kate Childs ’08
Leader of Regional Events, NYC - Liz Menges ’84, P’12, 17
30th Reunion Planning Committee - Nelson and Tory Walsh P’14
Hosts, student mentors & Parents Fund chairs - Pat Murphy ’80
Re-engaging alumni Greek society members with Hamilton - Paul Reichert ’90
Host of DC regional events - three in one year - Peggy Garte ’01
Career Center Volunteer (pre-law programs)
2013
- Andrew Burns ’78
Class President extraordinaire - Amy Greenan ’04
GOLD Power Breakfasts - Alyssa Ross Eppich ’81
Class of 1981 Facebook page - Kathleen McDonough ’93
Planning the “best reunion ever” for the Class of 1993 - Rich Vellante ’86
1812 Leadership NYC Weekend presentations - Andy Burns ’78
Planning and organizing the 100 Years of Hockey at Hamilton
2012
- Dennis and Patricia Phillips (FR)
Adirondack program - Judy Siverstein Gray K’78
bicentennial and Florida regional president - Stephen M. Downey ’60, P’87 and K.T. Sullivan
bicentennial and Algonquin performances
2011
- Adrienne Ruger Conzelman ’92
Hamilton Makes Art 2 - James A. ’74, P’06 and Jan Rishel P’06
Friends of Hamilton Football program - Mark C. Kasdorf ’06
Venture Pitch Competition - Stacy M. Sadove ’07
Elihu Root Society – GOLD - Steven I. Wulf ’72, P’12
Concept and planning of “200 Days” Bicentennial issue of the Alumni Review
2010
- Harry Gelb ’77
HART volunteer; Admissions volunteer - Virginia N. Berg ’02
Chicago Arts Weekend - William Droste ’03
Hamilton/Red Sox evenings at Fenway Park, Boston - William E. Wolf ’82
Chicago Arts Weekend; Host/Chicago Rising Star Events
2009
- Bruce H. Dobkin ’69
Sponsor of paid internships in neuroscience - Class of 1969 40th Reunion Committee
E. John Effinger ’69, P’00; Steven T. Kenny ’69, P’07; Jeffrey R. Parsons ’69 - D. Roger Howlett ’66
Boston Arts Weekend - Lee Kreinheder
Hamilton’s Root Glen preservation - Jerry ’71 and Marie Pitarresi P’08, P’10
Alumni and Friends of Football Association - Roger T. Servison P’11
Boston Arts Weekend; Parents Advisory Council - Joseph L. Sipos ’03
Hamilton Swimming and Diving Reunion - Kevin H. Thompson ’04
Hamilton Swimming and Diving Reunion
2008
- Daniel R. Garcia ’84
Multicultural Reunion - David H. Morse ’83
Career Center - Jon. P. Bellona ’03
Run for the Fallen - Julio R. Dolorico ’88
Bay Area Alliance - R. Durwood Almkuist II ’67
Alternative Spring Break - Sara R. Weinstein ’02
The Great Debaters event and student scholarship support - Shauna J. Sweet ’03
Run for the Fallen - T. Richard Parker ’58
Class Correspondent
2007
- Nelma (Nikki) Nenneau Fillius W’44
Fallcoming Jazz Concerts - Paul J. Flynn ’72
Boston Region - Penny Watras Dana K’78
All-Kirkland Reunion
2006
- Brendan McCormick ’01
Hamilton's Wall Street Association - George H. Elferink ’61
Class Leadership - Lea Haber Kuck ’87
NYC Rising Star Luncheon Host - MaryAnn and Stephen Phillips P’07
Parents’ Fund - Robert S. Simon ’85
Oregon Region
2005
- Clarence E. Aldridge ’45
Half-Century Reunion - Daniel J. Custodio ’00
Latino Renaissance - Francis J. Tietje ’80
25th Reunion - Geoffrey C. Emerson ’61
WAVE - James A. ’68 and Anne M. Schoff P’94
Sophomore Seminar hosts - Peggy Daniel ’80
25th Reunion - Robert E. and Katharine P. Booth P’06
Philadelphia Art Weekend - Steven B. Sands ’80
25th Reunion
2004
- Alan H. Silverman ’76
- Edward L. Deci ’64
Monhegan Island: An Artists’ Tradition - Elizabeth Tantillo
Hamilton Ambassador Extraordinary - John B. Root ’44
Elihu Root, Jr., Class of 1903: Lawyer-Painter - John N. Villios ’73
WAVE - K. Tommy Liem ’98
GOLD Group - Boston - Lynne J. Salkin ’00
GOLD Group - Boston - Mary B. (Molly) Root W’36, P’70. K’72, K'75
Elihu Root, Jr., Class of 1903: Lawyer-Painter - Wilson C. Everhart, Jr. ’70, P’02
WAVE/Class President
2003
- Barbara Graves Starnes P’80
Reunion hospitality - Charles G. Mortimer ’49
Dramatic Arts/student mentoring - Lewis H. ’58 and Willy Sandler
North Texas Region - Thomas P. ’64 and Elizabeth A. Guerin P’01
WAVE - William J. Anthony ’85
Football Alumni Network
2002
- David Nathans ’72
Hamilton Collects - Amanda J. Geib ’91
Career Center - Beth P. Robitaille ’85
Swimmers Reunion - Craig R. Lasher ’81
Swimmers Reunion - Helen McGee Konrad ’84
Swimmers Reunion - Herbert I. Kestenbaum ’63
Media advisor - Katherine C. Hastings ’82
Hamilton Collects
2001
- A. Craig Purcell ’70
Pro-bono legal work - Adrienne Ruger Conzelman ’92
Hamilton Makes Art - Alan B. Miller P'89, ’95
Pro-bono legal work - Claude C. Cicchetti ’80
WAVE - Craig A. Mengel ’75
HOLAC - Frank C. Vlossak IV ’89
Washington, D.C. Region - Frank J. Clark, Jr. ’37
Princeton Region - Katherine J. Cookingham ’92
Career Center - Laurence A. Savett ’57
Squires Reunion - Sarah E. Bokland ’98
GOLD Group - Boston
2000
- Alumni All-Star Jazz Band
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
John Baldwin memorial dinner/concert - Dionne A. Wheatley ’90
BLAN - Frederick R. Selch ’52
Celebration of the Performing Arts - Kecia N. Hayes ’89
BLAN - G. Roberts Kolb P’99, ’02
Choir Tours - Torrence D. Moore ’92
BLAN - Lee H. Bristol, III ’83
Adler Conference - Robert L. Simon P’91, ’94
Chair, 1st campus fundraising campaign - Thomas C. Succop ’58
Campus landscaping
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.
Volunteer Recognition
The College is grateful for everything our volunteers do to support our students.
