Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Distinguished Alumnus Award was established in 1974 and is our highest award. It is a way to honor those alumni who have distinguished themselves and simultaneously brought honor to the University and the Alumni Association.
Qualifications
The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes a graduate of Christian Brothers University who has achieved a notable level of success in life, made significant contributions to his or her profession, supported the efforts of CBU, and contributed to society through public service and/or church activities.
Eligibility
To be eligible, a person must be a graduate of Christian Brothers University with a bachelor or master’s degree, and must be 35 years or older. Unless there is a compelling reason to merit an exception, only one award will be given each year.
Previous Winners
- 2012 John Mitchell "Mitch" Graves ('83)
- 2011 Harold McNeil, (‘79)
- 2010 Timothy Keough, (’60)
- 2010 Lori Patton, (’91)
- 2009 Lt. Col. Mike Verhage ('90)
- 2008 Gina Miller Cooper ('91)
- 2006 Father Scott Binet, M.D., OSCam ('85)
- 2005 John "Zonk" Lanzillo ('60)
- 2004 Al Lostocco ('69)
- 2003 Jerry France ('68)
- 2002 Judge Rita Stotts ('73)
- 2001 Leo Arnoult ('70)
- 2000 Bobby Fisher ('70)
- 1999 Dr. Linda Smiley ('80)
- 1998 George Franks ('68)
- 1997 Jim Metz ('60)
- 1996 Hon. Thomas Higgins ('52)
- 1995 Frank Wapole ('66)
- 1994 Brian Splan ('69)
- 1993 Steven Reed ('67)
- 1992 Donna Chandler Newman ('77)
- 1991 Charles H. Cotros ('60)
- 1990 Johnny Ventura ('65)
- 1989 Paul Hanson ('64)
- 1988 Jack Benware ('62)
- 1987 William B. Plough ('77)
- 1986 Hank Pellegrin ('59)
- 1985 Henry Brenner ('68)
- Joe Pascente ('62)
- 1984 Larry Welch ('51)
- 1983 Lance Forsdick ('61)
- 1982 John M. McCabe ('60)
- 1981 Richard Gadomski ('62)
- 1980 Brother Vincent Malham ('54)
- 1979 Dr. Thomas V. Stanley ('49)
- 1978 Dr. Donald W. Crone ('48)
- 1977 Dr. John D. Pera ('42)
- 1976 Judge Charles Nearn ('51)
- 1975 W.Cullen Kehoe ('48)
- 1974 David Silverberg ('56)
