Alumni Awards Ceremony
More than 400 alumni, parents, and University friends joined the UM Alumni Association on Thursday, April 18, 2013, in the Newman Alumni Center, to celebrate our nine distinguished award recipients and three honorary alumni at the 2013 Alumni Awards Ceremony. The evening was truly a memorable night and we look forward to the next ceremony in 2015!

Edward T. Foote II Alumnus of Distinction

"personal or professional achievements that bring honor and recognition to the University of Miami"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Dwayne Johnson, B.G.S. '95
Entertainer

Dwayne Johnson

 

Henry King Stanford Alumnus of the Year

"continued exemplary service to the University of Miami"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Barbara Hecht Havenick, J.D. '75, A.B. '72
President and CEO, Flagler Greyhound Track and Magic City Casino
General Partner, Hecht Properties, Ltd.

Barbara Hecht Havenick

 

William R. Butler Community Service Award

"exemplary volunteer service to the community where the alumnus or alumna resides"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Frederic Guerrier, M.D. '81
Physician, Roser Park Medical Center

Frederic Guerrier

 

Inside Out Award

“presented to a member of the UM administration, faculty or staff who historically is working on the inside helping to bring those on the outside who used to be inside but are now outside back inside”

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Thomas J. LeBlanc
Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Miami

Thomas J. LeBlanc

 

Orange: Outstanding Service

"participated and supported the activities of the University of Miami Alumni Association in an outstanding manner"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Stuart Ellison, B.B.A. '70
Commodity Trader, Retired

Ann Stuart Ellison

 

Green: Outstanding Fundraiser

"superior leadership to and involvement with the Annual Fund and/or other development activities"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Ann Broad Bussel, A.B. ’55

Ann Broad Bussel

 

White: Outstanding Affiliate Group

"affiliate group or member of an affiliate group for dedicated service in promoting the welfare of the University of Miami"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

College of Engineering Alumni Association

College of Engineering Alumni Association

 

Outstanding Young Alumnus

"graduate in the last ten years who has demonstrated a strong commitment to the University of Miami"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Spencer Weinkle, B.S.C. '07
Director, Strategic Partnerships, CBS Radio Altitude Group

Spencer Weinkle

 

Students of Distinction

"for bringing honor and recognition to the University of Miami through outstanding personal achievement"

Award Description | Previous Recipients

Jacqueline Landes, B.S.Ed. '13
Co-Founder, Wendy Walk

Jacqueline Landes

 

Honorary Alumni

Leonard Abess
Chairman and CEO, ThinkLAB Ventures

Jimmy Johnson
Broadcast Analyst, NFL on Fox

Howard Schnellenberger
Ambassador at Large, Florida Atlantic University

 

UMAA Alumni Award Nominations

Do you know a fellow alumnus/a who is a leader in their community?

Someone who is a symbol of success in their career or industry?

Someone who gives of their time and talents selflessly to help the University of Miami or their local alumni group?

Perhaps you know a student who visibly demonstrates the potential a UM education brings out?

If so, then the UMAA encourages you to nominate this person for a UMAA Alumni Award! Each fall, the UMAA Awards Committee reviews nominations for its annual awards.

To nominate someone for a UMAA Alumni Award, please fill out the online nomination form. If your nominee is selected for an award, or we need more information, we will contact you. Thank you for your support of the University of Miami Alumni Association.

For more information, contact:
Erica Arroyo,
B.S.C. '03, M.A.L.S. '08,
Sr. Director, Alumni Programs
1-866-UMALUMS

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