Senior Service Award

The Senior Service Award, established in 2003, is awarded to alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago and have distinguished themselves in the area of college and/or community service in support of the mission of Buffalo State. The award is presented annually during Reunion Weekend at the 50-Plus Club Reception

Criteria

The ideal candidate meets most or all of the following criteria:

  • Currently active in hands-on work in the community
  • Active membership in community organizations or boards
  • Demonstrated service to Buffalo State and/or the Alumni Association
  • Received recognition for outstanding service to the community, college or Alumni Association as a volunteer
  • Viewed as a wise advisor and force for positive change

Nominations

This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize graduates who, during their golden years, are using their time and talent in the service of others.

  • Nominations are welcome year-round for the Senior Service Award from alumni, faculty, staff, emeriti, alumni chapters, students, recognized campus organizations and friends of the college. 
  • Self-nominations are also accepted. 
  • All nominations are active for three years, including the initial year they are considered.
  • Honorees must be able to attend the 50-Plus Club Reception in order to receive the award.

 

 

Supporting Materials

Supporting materials should be addressed to:

Katelyn Brickhouse
Buffalo State Alumni Association
Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni & Visitor Center
1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222-1095
Phone: (716) 878-6001
Fax: (716) 878-6050
alumni@buffalostate.edu

Senior Service Award Recipients

2023
Barbara Blackburn '64, '67

2022
Sarah Dunn Anderson, '63, '67, '75

2019
Denis Uminski, '64, '67

2018
Daisy Estelle Anderson, '51, '63

2017   
Ida Moscato Doherty, '60, '72

2016
Dr. Dorothy Pieniadz, ’45

2015   
Fay Northrop, ’64, ‘77

2014   
Sandra Falletta, ‘63

2013   
Marianne C. Ferguson, ‘53
  
2012   
Frank J. Spinner, ‘52, ‘69

2011   
William G. Houston, ‘51
Kathryn (Duzen) Ward, ‘81
Mary Lou (Schmitt) Rath, ‘56

2009   
Dr. Muriel A. Howard and Mr. Albert R. Howard
John T. and Susan S. Hoskins
Howard Goldstein, ‘54
Thelma (Grisson) Lanier, ‘58, ‘84, ‘87
William G. Houston, ‘51

2008   
Winifred (Haas) Morrison, ‘46
Joan (Klima) Schum, ‘57
Willard Schum, ‘57

2007   
Graham Barkhuff, ‘51
Brigitte Kallen, ‘56

2006   
Richard C. Auerbach, ‘52, ‘55
Rita (Argen) Auerbach, ‘54, ‘74
Donna (Pritchard) Venne, ‘50

2005   
Thelma (Popp) Jones, ‘44
Thomas N. Schwob, ‘51
Leonard Sikora, ‘50

2004   
Paul J. Brucato, ‘37
Anthony J. DelPopolo, Sr., ‘37
Elizabeth (Montgomery) Lonkey, ‘45
Donald W. Munson, ‘45
Ruth (Parker) Peters, ’48, ‘51
Arthur E. Smith, ‘39

2003   
Janet (Catchpole) Helfrich, ’50, ’62, ‘69
Sally Roy-Moehlau, '50
Celestine (DiMarco) Saia, ‘40
Joseph Varga, ‘43
Iney (Grods) Wallens, ‘41