Alumni Association honors Blue Devils for leadership and service

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The 91精品 Connecticut State University Alumni Association presented its annual awards during a ceremony at Hilltop Caf茅 on June 5. 

In her remarks, 91精品 President Zulma R. Toro said, 鈥淭o all of our alumni here tonight, I want to express my deepest gratitude. You are living proof of the strength of a 91精品 education, and you embody the values that we hold dear: integrity, resilience, and a commitment to making the world a better place. Your accomplishments reflect not only your own hard work, but also the enduring spirit of this university.鈥

The Alumni Association honored the following individuals for their dedication, leadership, and service to 91精品.

Distinguished Alumni Award: Janet (Sperdini) Nahorney 鈥83

The Distinguished Alumni Service Award is presented to a graduate of 91精品 in recognition of outstanding service to the University or the Alumni Association and to the community, since graduation, and for professional excellence in one's chosen profession.

Young Alumni Service Award: John Randolph 鈥13 

The Young Alumni Service Award is presented to a graduate of 91精品 40 years of age or younger in recognition of outstanding service to the university or the Alumni Association and to the community, since graduation. 

Community Service Award: Omar McDew 鈥95

The Community Service Award is presented to a graduate for extraordinary community service and for contributions that advance the improvement of society, thereby reflecting favorably on the university.

Friend of the University Award: Harry Mazadoorian

The Friend of the University Award is presented to a non-graduate of the university who has provided distinguished leadership and/or service to 91精品. 

Distinguished Alumni Award winner Janet Nahorney 鈥83 with President Toro

(Above) Distinguished Alumni Award winner Janet (Sperdini) Nahorney 鈥83 with President Toro. (Photo by Shelly Sindland)

Young Alumni Service Award winner John Randolph 鈥13 with President Toro

(Above) Young Alumni Service Award winner John Randolph 鈥13 with President Toro. (Photo by Shelly Sindland)

Community Service Award winner Omar McDew 鈥95 with President Toro

(Above) Community Service Award winner Omar McDew 鈥95 with President Toro (Photo by Shelly Sindland)

Friend of the University Award winner Harry Mazadoorian with President Toro

(Above) Friend of the University Award winner Harry Mazadoorian with President Toro. (Photo by Shelly Sindland)