One of the most important functions of the Board is to recognize the contributions
of distinguished alumni, faculty members and members of the CC community
to the betterment of society and to the enhancement of the College and its
mission. The Alumni Association Board acknowledges these alumni and staff
members through three awards given at Homecoming. Submit
a nomination.
2009 Recipients
The Louis T. Benezet Award recognizes outstanding achievement
in one's chosen field, excellence through unusual success or contribution,
innovation or research that has advanced a profession or a cause, and/or
extraordinary contributions and achievements that have improved people's
lives and exemplify the values of a liberal arts education. These attributes
characterized the important contributions of Louis T. Benezet, president
of Colorado College, 1955-1963.
There were three Benezet Award recipients in 2009: SARAH ANDREWS '73, geologist, author of forensic geology novels; PHILIP FEARNSIDE '69, research professor at the National Institute for Research in the Amazon in Manaus, Brazil; and JANE LUBCHENCO '69, Under Secretary of Commerce and Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Lloyd E. Worner Award recognizes outstanding
loyalty, service and generosity to the college as evidenced by continuing
concern and support for students and the quality of teaching and learning,
as well as the general well-being and future excellence of the institution.
These attributes characterized the many years of service and effective
contributions of Lloyd E. Worner, Class of 1942, who served as a faculty
member, dean and ultimately president of Colorado College (1964-1981).
GAIL BUNDY '62, president of Bundy Holding Co. Inc, received the Worner Award in 2009.
The Gresham Riley Award recognizes faculty and
staff who have made a significant difference to the Colorado College community
through outstanding service, commitment and accomplishment. The continuing
concern for and support of students and alumni demonstrated by such individuals
ensure the general well-being and future excellence of the college. These
accomplishments exemplify the important contributions made by Gresham
Riley, the tenth president of Colorado College, 1981-1992.
The Alumni Association will present the 2009 Riley Award to TOM CRONIN, McHugh Professor of American Institutions and Leadership, TIMOTHY FULLER, Lloyd E. Worner Distinguished Services Professor and Professor of Political Science. |
