Past Recipients By Year
Find a list of winners in alphabetical order here.
2025
- Andrew Abrahamson, Assistant Director, Educational Technology and Innovation, Metropolitan College
- Lauren Consalvo, Department Administrator, Earth & Environment, College of Arts & Sciences
- Lori Davis, Assistant Dean, Strategic Initiatives, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 6, 2025, and featured in BU Today.
2024
- Daniel Ivey, Program Administrator, Writing Program, College of Arts & Sciences
- Richard Vezina, Associate Director, Slone Epidemiology Center, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Walter von Bosau, Media Services Coordinator, Krasker Film/Video Services, Mugar Memorial Library
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 7, 2024, and featured in BU Today.
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2023
- Trysha Ahern, Associate Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Stacy Godnick, Associate Dean for Student Academic Life, College of General Studies
- Susan Norris, Senior Policy Officer, Student Affairs, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 2, 2023, and featured in BU Today.
2022
- Francis Antonelli, Media Resources Specialist, Geddes Language Center
- Cynthia Bradford, Proposal Development Specialist, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
- Nancy Clinton, Administrative Manager, Whitaker Cardiovascular Institute, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
The winners were honored in a ceremony on May 2, 2022, and featured in BU Today.
2021
- Ridiane Denis, Director of Clinical Research & Operations, General Clinical Research Unit, Clinical & Translational Science Institute
- Aline Hillman, Department Administrator, Pulmonary Center, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Lena Landaverde, Assistant Director, Precision Diagnostics Center, College of Engineering
The winners were featured in BU Today.
2020
- Debra Paarz, Administrator, General Internal Medicine/Department of Medicine
- Kim Richards, Director of Program Administration, Computer Science, Metropolitan College
- Colin Riley, Executive Director of Media Relations
The winners were featured in BU Today.
2019
- Dennis Carlberg, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Associate Vice President, University Sustainability
- Caroline Coburn Lyman, Assistant Director, Graduate Program in Bioinformatics
- Gloria J. Murray, Administrative Coordinator, Economics, College of Arts & Sciences
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 7, 2019, and featured in BU Today.
2018
- Michael Ciarlante, Director, Events & Conferences
- Mary Murphy-Phillips, Director of Graduate Student Life, School of Public Health
- Mirtha Magaly Salcedo-Cabello, Program Coordinator, Physics, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 1, 2018, and featured in BU Today.
2017
- Matthew Barber, Department Director, Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering
- Karen Clements, Administrative Manager, Urology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Lo-Su King, Manager, Scanning Services, Digital Learning & Innovation
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 3, 2017, and featured in BU Today.
2016
- Lisa Doherty, Director of Facilities, College of Arts & Sciences
- Michael Gooley, Grants Administrator, Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences
- Marianne Taylor, Senior Grants Administrator, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 4, 2016, and featured in BU Today.
2015
- Erich Burton, Laboratory Manager, Physics, College of Arts & Sciences
- Fredric Majnoun, Director of Financial & Grant Administration, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Margot Valdivia, Managing Director, Center for English Language & Orientation Programs
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 5, 2015, and featured in BU Today.
2014
- Gregory DeFronzo, Director of Information Technology Services, Questrom School of Business
- Christine Paal, Registrar, School of Public Health
- Joel Sparks, Laboratory Manager, Earth & the Environment, College of Arts & Sciences
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 7, 2014, and featured in BU Today.
2013
- Cynthia Brossman, Director, BU Learning Resource Network
- Joanne Hart, Administrative Director, African Studies Program, College of Arts & Sciences
- Sandra Procopio, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs, Questrom School of Business
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 7, 2013 and featured in BU Today.
2012
- Ellen DiFiore, Registrar, School of Medicine
- Celeste Rich, Laboratory Manager, Department of Biochemistry, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Zhuyuan Zhang, Assistant Director of Finance, Metropolitan College
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 1, 2012, and featured in BU Today.
2011
- Elizabeth Bouhmadouche, Registrar & Director of Enrollment Services, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Kenneth Douglass, Senior Associate Director, Residence Life
- Susan Tomassetti, Assistant to the Associate Provost, Division of Military Education
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 3, 2011 and featured in BU Today.
2010
- Julia Burstein, Manager, Information Systems & Services, Metropolitan College
- Joline Durant, Manager, Faculty Resources & Support Services, School of Public Health
- Jake Kassen, Senior Media Technician, College of Communication
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 4, 2010 and featured in BU Today.
2009
- Robert Bouchie, Laboratory Manager & Anatomical Gift Coordinator, Anatomy & Neurobiology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Ruth Jean, Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs, College of Engineering
- Ruth Shane, Director of the Collaborative Office for Public Education Advising
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 5, 2009 and featured in BU Today.
2008
- Linda L. Parlee, Administrative Manager, Microbiology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Joan E. Gentile, Clinical Assistant, Fieldwork Education, Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Counseling, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
- Norman W. Blanchard, Director, Undergraduate Program Office, Questrom School of Business
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 6, 2008 and featured in BU Today.
2007
- Cidalia Cardosa, Custodian, Manufacturing Engineering
- Kathleen McNamara, Department Administrator, Sociology, College of Arts & Sciences
- Denise Mooney, Associate Vice President, Enrollment & Student Affairs
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 1, 2007 and featured in BU Today.
2006
- Andrew Burke, Administrative Clinical & Facilities Manager, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Michelle E. Duffy, Director, Academic Services, College of Arts & Sciences
- Beverly A. Keniston, Director, Laboratory Animal Care Facility
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 2, 2006 and featured in BU Today.
2005
- Bonnie Conklin, Nurse Administrator, Psychology, Center for Anxiety Disorders
- Vicki Glenn, Administrative Manager, Biochemistry, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Marilyn Ricciardelli, Department Administrator and Financial Manager, Socio-Behavioral Sciences, School of Public Health
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 3, 2005 and featured in BU Bridge.
2004
- David Bowen, Assistant Director, Proposal Development, Sponsored Programs
- Janice Filippi, Administrative Assistant, School of Music, College of Fine Arts
- Guoan Hu, Computer Resources Manager, Physics, College of Arts & Sciences
The winners were honored at a ceremony on May 5, 2004 and featured in The Daily Free Press.
2003
- Sharon Prado, Executive Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching, and Director, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
- Barbara A. Storella, Administrative Secretary, College of General Studies
- Jack Weldon, Director of Resident Life
2002
- Deborah Claar, Undergraduate Academic Counselor, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
- Kathleen Ferland, Administrative Director, Goldman School of Dental Medicine
- Cynthia Kowal, Senior Assistant Director, Research & Proposal Development, Sponsored Programs
2001
- Jodi Anderson, Executive Director, All-University Functions
- Denise Parisi, Senior Coordinator, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
- Micha Sabovik, Assistant Director, Graduate Recruitment and Financial Assistance, College of Communication
2000
- Deborah J. Amori, Program Coordinator, Communication Disorders, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
- Ruth E. Green, Academic Administrator, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
- Ilga B. Wohlrab, Assistant to the Chair, Environmental Health Division, School of Public Health
1999
- Shirley Budden, Director, Fiscal Affairs, School of Theology
- Patricia Mullane, Senior Secretary, Science & Math, College of General Studies
- Edward Spring Jr., Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic, Physical Plant
1998
- Margaret Johnson, Staff Coordinator, English, College of Arts & Sciences
- Ada Kwok, Assistant to the Chair, Communication Disorders, Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
- Janet Stankiewicz, Coordinator, Curriculum & Teaching Division, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
1997
- Sally Epstein, Administrative Secretary, College of General Studies
- Dzidra Knecht, Associate Dean for Administration, School of Public Health
- Martha Wellman Khan, Graduate School Admissions
1996
- James H. Gallagher, Librarian, Beebe Reference Library
- Mary Gill, Office Manager, School of Social Work
- Ann Himmelberger, Director of Graduate Programs, Questrom School of Business
1995
- Brenda Gershon, Senior Staff Assistant, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
- Jerry Morrow, Administrative Assistant, Physics, College of Arts & Sciences
- Tom Symancyk, Materials Manager, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
1994
- Nimet Gundogan, Manager of Benefits, Human Resources
- Robbie Lohnes, Electrician, Facilities
- Mary Perry, Secretary, Pscyhology, College of Arts & Sciences
1993
- Michael Bonanno, Administrative Coordinator, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences
- Frances Heaton, Department Administrator, Modern Foreign Languages, College of Arts & Sciences
- Donna Vignogna, Former Director of Outpatient Services, University Hospital
1992
- Carol Crawford, Director, Administration, Public Affairs
- Donald Dunbar, Associate Dean, College of General Studies
- Joanne Hebden-Curtis, Administrative Assistant, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
1991
- Judith Flynn, Assistant Director of Student Affairs, College of Fine Arts
- John “Jack” Parker, Head Coach, Varsity Men’s Hockey
- Phyllis Robbins, Assistant Dean, College of Communication
1990
- Boyd E. Dewey, Assistant Dean, Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
- Lorraine Harris, Former Manager of the Castle
- Marcia Johnston, Secretary, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
1989
- David Berndt, Associate Director, Proposal Development, Sponsored Programs
- The Late John Laucus, University Librarian
- Claire O’Connor, Administrative Assistant to the Director, School of Music, College of Fine Arts
- Arthur G. B. Metcalf, Former Chairman, Board of Trustees
1988
- The Late Albert Dore, Animal Science Center, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Eileen Heaney, Administrative Assistant, Art History, College of Arts & Sciences
- Jennifer Pilton, Graduate Program Coordinator, Manufacturing Engineering
1987
- James Dutton, Administrative Assistant, History, College of Arts & Sciences
- Margaret Hagopian, Director of Administration, School of Law
- Josef Miler, Experimental Machinist, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences
1986
- Carolyn Payne, Former Coordinator, All-University Functions
- Duncan Phillips, Workshop Supervisor, Biological Sciences Center, Buildings & Grounds
- Alfred Stone, Departmental Administrator, Physics, College of Arts & Sciences
1985
- Mary R. Gallagher, Director, University Faculty Governance
- David Hollowell, Former Vice President for Administration
- Anthony Moscatello, Former Director, Photo Services
1984
- Marilyn Bryant, Director, Fiscal Affairs, School of Nursing
- Anthony (Tony) Pallett, Former Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services
- Betsey Dickinson Welch, Former Academic Counselor, College of Communication
1983
- Constance MacDonald, Assistant to the Dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
- Anna Helen Siegel, Former Staff Administrator, Physics, College of Arts & Sciences
- Charles Gary Strickler, Director, Athletics
1982
- Howard Gotlieb, Director of Special Collections (later renamed the Howard Gotlieb Archive Research Center)
- Helena Kelley, School of Nursing
- Barbara Maze, Registrar, College of Fine Arts
1981
- David Hemery, Former Track & Field Coach, Athletics
- Harriet Lane, Administrative Assistant, English Department, College of Arts & Sciences
- Charles Smith, Former Vice President & University Treasurer
