
President's Distinguished Alumni Award
About the Distinguished Alumni Award
Established in 2010, the President’s Distinguished Alumni Award has been presented annually to graduates of Atlantic Cape that have differentiated themselves through a combination of professional, academic, and community-based accomplishments and have also remained committed to supporting Atlantic Cape and its mission.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The President's Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to Atlantic Cape graduates who have made significant contributions in their professional field, community, and/or through humanitarian service. A strong dedication to Atlantic Cape's mission, student population, and legacy, is also a key factor in selecting recipients.
Young Alumni Achievement Award
This honor is bestowed upon an alumnus/a who is 40 years of age or younger and has excelled in his/her profession, made positive contributions to his/her community, and remained connected to Atlantic Cape while supporting its mission and values.
Nomination and Review Process
The nomination cycle for the 2021 President's Distinguished Alumni Award is OPEN! Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award are reviewed by the Distinguished Alumni Award Selection Committee and recipient recommendations are submitted to the college president for review and approval.
To nominate a deserving graduate, please complete and submit the Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination Form by January, 31, 2021. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered with next year’s group of nominees.
For more information about the President's Distinguished Alumni Award, please contact Kristin Jackson by email at kjackson@atlantic.edu or call (609) 463-3621.
2020 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Previous Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Top row from left: Chad Affrunti '05, James Hennessey '00, Deputy Chief James Sarkos '96, and Nathan Evans, Jr '15.
Bottom row from left: Freeholder E. Marie Hayes '79, Toshira Maldonado-McIntosh '08, Atlantic Cape president Dr. Barbara Gaba, Felix Contreras-Castro '14, and Bert Lopez '81.
Raymond Davis, '92
Maria Mento, '77
Dr. Robert L. Vogel, '68
Dr. Brian Kirchner, '78
MaryAnne Figueroa, '86
Chef Joseph Sheridan, '96
Dr. Carole Dieterly, '08
Kimberly Richardson, '10
Gloryvie Reyes, '01
Terri Lu Schieder, '79
Stephen Dunn, '68
Thomas Innocente, '71
Dr. Valerie Travis-Reese, '82
Katherine M. Morris, Esq., '90
Michael R. Rann, Esq., '88
Janice DeCicco Fipp, Ed.D., '70