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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.

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.

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.

  • 2022 – Donna Kerner K’72
    50th reunion volunteerism and leadership
  • 2022 – Steven Larson ’03, David Hornblower ’86, Greg Selch ’88 and Lesley Carroll (Gitzendanner) ’87
    For organizing support for the new boathouse
  • 2022 – Bruce MacIntyre ’70
    Leadership of the Class of 1970 40th, 45th, and 50th reunion choirs, and reunion committee volunteerism
  • 2022 – Parker Riehle ’88
    For volunteer service to the Hamilton Fund, especially the Chapel Bell program
  • 2022 – Nancy Ross K’71
    For designing and producing the commemorative "Kirkland Everlasting Eternity" ring
  • 2022 – 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
  • 2021 – Edvige Jean-Francois ’90
    guest editor for special Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion issue of the Hamilton magazine
  • 2021 –  Amari Leigh ’21
    student member of Advisory Council (for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion matters)
  • 2021 – 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
  • 2020 – 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
  • 2020 – Jeffrey Schackner '89
    Volunteer Service for the Career Center, assisting students with internships and job opportunities in investment banking
  • 2020 – David and Anne Marsh P’20
    Chaired the Parents Leadership Council
  • 2020 – 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
  • 2020 – 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
  • 2019 – Susan Hanifin ’88
    Counsel for Advancement Office to establish Hamilton’s Donor Advised Fund (HDAF) Program
  • 2019 – Steve Kenny ’69
    Class of 1969 50th Reunion
  • 2019 – Vinnie Strully ’69
    20th anniversary of Hamilton’s NECC program
  • 2019 – 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
  • 2018 – Rachel Weinstein ’93
    Hosted numerous events centered around her various Broadway productions
  • 2018 – Cyrus Boga ’90
    Levitt Center Social Innovator-in-Residence
  • 2017 – Tracey Hamill P’15, P’17
    Parents Fund
  • 2017 – Patrick (Pat) Patalino '90
    Internship and Mentorship
  • 2017 – Lori Reidel K’77
  • 2017 – Lindsey Pizzica Rotolo '97
    Class Leadership Committee
  • 2017 – Michael Viveiros ’08
    Digital Communication
  • 2017 – 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
  • 2015 – Mark Kahn ’70
    Adirondack Chairs built and placed around campus
  • 2015 – Patrick Gilrane ’83
    Networking & mentoring of Psi Upsilon alumni & students
  • 2015 – Paul Freyer ’83
    Networking & mentoring of Psi Upsilon alumni & students
  • 2014 – Bob Hansmann ’72
    Regional host and consistent supporter of Hamilton
  • 2014 – 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
  • 2014 – Julia Cowles ’84
    30th Reunion Planning Committee
  • 2014 – Kate Childs ’08
    Leader of Regional Events, NYC
  • 2014 – Liz Menges ’84, P’12, 17
    30th Reunion Planning Committee
  • 2014 – Nelson and Tory Walsh P’14
    Hosts, student mentors & Parents Fund chairs
  • 2014 – Pat Murphy ’80
    Re-engaging alumni Greek society members with Hamilton
  • 2014 – Paul Reichert ’90
    Host of DC regional events - three in one year
  • 2014 – Peggy Garte ’01
    Career Center Volunteer (pre-law programs)
  • 2013 – Andrew Burns ’78
    Class President extraordinaire
  • 2013 – Amy Greenan ’04
    GOLD Power Breakfasts
  • 2013 – Alyssa Ross Eppich ’81
    Class of 1981 Facebook page
  • 2013 – Kathleen McDonough ’93
    Planning the “best reunion ever” for the Class of 1993
  • 2013 – Rich Vellante ’86
    1812 Leadership NYC Weekend presentations
  • 2013 – Andy Burns ’78
    Planning and organizing the 100 Years of Hockey at Hamilton
  • 2012 – Dennis and Patricia Phillips (FR)
    Adirondack program
  • 2012 – Judy Siverstein Gray K’78
    bicentennial and Florida regional president
  • 2012 – Stephen M. Downey ’60, P’87 and K.T. Sullivan
    bicentennial and Algonquin performances
  • 2011 – Adrienne Ruger Conzelman ’92
    Hamilton Makes Art 2
  • 2011 – James A. ’74, P’06 and Jan Rishel P’06
    Friends of Hamilton Football program
  • 2011 – Mark C. Kasdorf ’06
    Venture Pitch Competition
  • 2011 – Stacy M. Sadove ’07
    Elihu Root Society – GOLD
  • 2011 – 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
  • 2010 – Virginia N. Berg ’02
    Chicago Arts Weekend
  • 2010 – William Droste ’03
    Hamilton/Red Sox evenings at Fenway Park, Boston
  • 2010 – William E. Wolf ’82
    Chicago Arts Weekend; Host/Chicago Rising Star Events
  • 2009 – Bruce H. Dobkin ’69
    Sponsor of paid internships in neuroscience
  • 2009 – Class of 1969 40th Reunion Committee
    E. John Effinger ’69, P’00; Steven T. Kenny ’69, P’07; Jeffrey R. Parsons ’69
  • 2009 – D. Roger Howlett ’66
    Boston Arts Weekend
  • 2009 – Lee Kreinheder
    Hamilton’s Root Glen preservation
  • 2009 – Jerry ’71 and Marie Pitarresi P’08, P’10
    Alumni and Friends of Football Association
  • 2009 – Roger T. Servison P’11
    Boston Arts Weekend; Parents Advisory Council
  • 2009 – Joseph L. Sipos ’03
    Hamilton Swimming and Diving Reunion
  • 2009 – Kevin H. Thompson ’04
    Hamilton Swimming and Diving Reunion
  • 2008 – Daniel R. Garcia ’84
    Multicultural Reunion
  • 2008 – David H. Morse ’83
    Career Center
  • 2008 – Jon. P. Bellona ’03
    Run for the Fallen
  • 2008 – Julio R. Dolorico ’88
    Bay Area Alliance
  • 2008 – R. Durwood Almkuist II ’67
    Alternative Spring Break
  • 2008 – Sara R. Weinstein ’02
    The Great Debaters event and student scholarship support
  • 2008 – Shauna J. Sweet ’03
    Run for the Fallen
  • 2008 – T. Richard Parker ’58
    Class Correspondent
  • 2007 – Nelma (Nikki) Nenneau Fillius W’44
    Fallcoming Jazz Concerts
  • 2007 – Paul J. Flynn ’72
    Boston Region
  • 2007 – Penny Watras Dana K’78
    All-Kirkland Reunion
  • 2006 – Brendan McCormick ’01
    Hamilton's Wall Street Association
  • 2006 – George H. Elferink ’61
    Class Leadership
  • 2006 – Lea Haber Kuck ’87
    NYC Rising Star Luncheon Host
  • 2006 – MaryAnn and Stephen Phillips P’07
    Parents’ Fund
  • 2006 – Robert S. Simon ’85
    Oregon Region
  • 2005 – Clarence E. Aldridge ’45
    Half-Century Reunion
  • 2005 – Daniel J. Custodio ’00
    Latino Renaissance
  • 2005 – Francis J. Tietje ’80
    25th Reunion
  • 2005 – Geoffrey C. Emerson ’61
    WAVE
  • 2005 – James A. ’68 and Anne M. Schoff P’94
    Sophomore Seminar hosts
  • 2005 – Peggy Daniel ’80
    25th Reunion
  • 2005 – Robert E. and Katharine P. Booth P’06
    Philadelphia Art Weekend
  • 2005 – Steven B. Sands ’80
    25th Reunion
  • 2004 – Alan H. Silverman ’76
  • 2004 – Edward L. Deci ’64
    Monhegan Island: An Artists’ Tradition
  • 2004 – Elizabeth Tantillo
    Hamilton Ambassador Extraordinary
  • 2004 – John B. Root ’44
    Elihu Root, Jr., Class of 1903: Lawyer-Painter
  • 2004 – John N. Villios ’73
    WAVE
  • 2004 – K. Tommy Liem ’98
    GOLD Group - Boston
  • 2004 – Lynne J. Salkin ’00
    GOLD Group - Boston
  • 2004 – Mary B. (Molly) Root W’36, P’70. K’72, K'75
    Elihu Root, Jr., Class of 1903: Lawyer-Painter
  • 2004 – Wilson C. Everhart, Jr. ’70, P’02
    WAVE/Class President
  • 2003 – Barbara Graves Starnes P’80
    Reunion hospitality
  • 2003 – Charles G. Mortimer ’49
    Dramatic Arts/student mentoring
  • 2003 – Lewis H. ’58 and Willy Sandler
    North Texas Region
  • 2003 – Thomas P. ’64 and Elizabeth A. Guerin P’01
    WAVE
  • 2003 – William J. Anthony ’85
    Football Alumni Network
  • 2002 – David Nathans ’72
    Hamilton Collects
  • 2002 – Amanda J. Geib ’91
    Career Center
  • 2002 – Beth P. Robitaille ’85
    Swimmers Reunion
  • 2002 – Craig R. Lasher ’81
    Swimmers Reunion
  • 2002 – Helen McGee Konrad ’84
    Swimmers Reunion
  • 2002 – Herbert I. Kestenbaum ’63
    Media advisor
  • 2002 – Katherine C. Hastings ’82
    Hamilton Collects
  • 2001 – A. Craig Purcell ’70
    Pro-bono legal work
  • 2001 – Adrienne Ruger Conzelman ’92
    Hamilton Makes Art
  • 2001 – Alan B. Miller P'89, ’95
    Pro-bono legal work
  • 2001 – Claude C. Cicchetti ’80
    WAVE
  • 2001 – Craig A. Mengel ’75
    HOLAC
  • 2001 – Frank C. Vlossak IV ’89
    Washington, D.C. Region
  • 2001 – Frank J. Clark, Jr. ’37
    Princeton Region
  • 2001 – Katherine J. Cookingham ’92
    Career Center
  • 2001 – Laurence A. Savett ’57
    Squires Reunion
  • 2001 – 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
  • 2000 – David G. Snell ’64
    John Baldwin memorial dinner/concert
  • 2000 – Dionne A. Wheatley ’90
    BLAN
  • 2000 – Frederick R. Selch ’52
    Celebration of the Performing Arts
  • 2000 – Kecia N. Hayes ’89
    BLAN
  • 2000 – G. Roberts Kolb P’99, ’02
    Choir Tours
  • 2000 – Torrence D. Moore ’92
    BLAN
  • 2000 – Lee H. Bristol, III ’83
    Adler Conference
  • 2000 – Robert L. Simon P’91, ’94
    Chair, 1st campus fundraising campaign
  • 2000 – Thomas C. Succop ’58
    Campus landscaping

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.

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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