On October 22, the Office of Alumni Relations and the Division of Institutional Advancement hosted the virtual Third Annual Alma Matters Awards. More than 90 alumni were nominated for the five awards, each of whom is making outstanding contributions to their communities. After the nomination process, 112 votes were cast to determine the five awardees. We are grateful to everyone who participated in this event and the nomination and voting process. We also extend our thanks to the event committee and the faculty and staff who contributed as speakers.
WINNERS
Trailblazer Award
Class of 2011
Dr. Arlene Castillo
In recognition of your consistent pursuit of innovation, originality and excellence.
Class of 2009
Ischia Bravo
In recognition of your positive and strengthening impact on our community.
Community Impact Award
Class of 2017
Fevidaury Valerio Arias
In recognition of your contributions and sacrifices in the fight against COVID-19.
Frontline Honorable Mention Award
Visionary Award
Class of 2005
John Meche
In recognition of your strategic perspectives and methods, which allow you to deliver effective outcomes with long-term impact.
Honorable Mention Award
Class of 2015
Jean Estupiñan
In recognition of your exemplary achievements
and remarkable leadership.
Award Category Descriptions
The Visionary Award recognizes the individual whose strategic perspective and methods allow them to deliver effective outcomes with long-term impact. A forward-thinker, collaborator and creator in their own right, the honoree is skilled at foreseeing issues and implementing tactics that offer a lasting result.
Visionary Award
The Community Impact Award acknowledges one whose ideals, skills and knowledge are targeted towards affecting positive change within a particular community or population. The honoree endeavors to identify a community concern and actively relishes in proposing solutions or providing the resources that aim to strengthen a community.
Community Impact Award
The Trailblazer Award is bestowed to an alumnus who embodies originality, consistently pursues innovation and strives for excellence in their industry. A change agent determined to advance, the honoree sets out to gain knowledge and make discoveries that ultimately benefit many. Their insightfulness and persistence opens new paths for others.
Trailblazer Award
An Honorable Mention Award acknowledges the achievements of the individual who has demonstrated a high level of integrity within their industry and thoughtfulness towards society. The merit of their work does not go unnoticed.
Honorable Mention Award
The Frontline Honorable Mention Award recognizes a graduate’s effort in the fight against COVID-19. Honorees are defined by their passion, dedication, care for others and brave actions that have helped transform our communities.
Frontline
Honorable Mention Award
Prof. Andrew Connolly, English Dept.
Ms. Berkis Cruz-Eusebio, ASAP Dept.
Prof. Damaris-Lois Lang, Natural Sciences Dept.
Prof. Mayra Mojica, Business Dept.
Mr. Jason Libfeld, Student Leadership Coordinator, Student Leadership Academy
Ms. Rocio Rayo, Early College Liaison, Hostos Lincoln Academy | Early College Initiative
Mr. Felix O. Sánchez, Alumni Relations Manager