The Sister M. Patricia Lyons Distinguished Alumni Award
Established in 1982 in honor of Sister Patricia Lyons, O.P., who provided 33 years of outstanding service to Dominican as director of alumni relations, this award honors Alumni Association members who have distinguished themselves in the service of the University.
Mary has served on the alumni board of directors and as an advisor to the alumni relations department. She has represented Dominican in the community, identifying potential students for whom our campus would be the right place to continue their education and personal journey. Dominican University is truly embedded in her, and she is Dominican. As a wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she embodies the ideals of study, reflection, community, and service and lives them daily.
- Ben Stricker ’95 (2023)
- Jean Smith Nelson ’72 (2022)
- Mary Jane Burke ’74, MS ’76 (2021)
- Sister Margaret Diener ’70 (2020)
- Gloria Sun Hom ’62 (2019)
- Susan Johann Gilardi ’68 (2018)
- The Bradley Sisters ’60 - ’67 (2017)
- Pepe Gonzales ’02 (2016)
- Joy Phoenix ’93 (2015)
- Loraine Barry ’86 (2014)
- Sr. Maureen McInerney ’68 (2013)
- Virginia Murillo ’52 (2012)
- Joan McDonald ’61 (2011)
- Sheila Doyle Kiernan ’48 (2010)
- Olga Malati Dollar ’39 (2009)
- Mary Grandin ’50 (2008)
- Winifred Coleman ’57 (2007)
- Sister Marie Sagues ’51 (2006)
- Amy Bjorklund Reeder ’90 (2005)
- Sister Francis de Sales Taggart ’40 (2004)
- Mark A. Jordan ’75 (2003)
- Virginia Formichi ’47 (2002)
- Genevieve Murphy Moore ’81 (2001)
- Elizabeth Purcell ’69 (2000)
- Stephanie Bulich ’72 (1999)
- Judith Dicks O’Toole ’68 (1998)
- Jacqueline McDonald Tarantino ’68 (1997)
- Patricia Cribben Dreier ’44 (1996)
- Mary Kilkenny Glendening ’50 (1995)
- Miriam Anne Detert ’47 (1994)
- Mary Helen Power Fairchild ’48 (1993)
- Cecile Granjean Volin ’37 (1992)
- Elizabeth Jewell Girard ’30 (1991)
- Patricia Farbstein McGrath ’55 (1990)
- Veronica Shannon Angwin ’39 (1989)
- Patricia Rennie Dahl ’61 (1988)
- Patricia Bannan Cruden ’40 (1987)
- Patricia Sweeney Jackson ’36 (1986)
- Iris Campodonico Pera ’58 (1985)
- Catherine Geary Sweeny ’39 (1984)
- Alicia McEvoy ’28 (1983)
- Geraldine Mulcahy ’28 (1983)
- Sister M. Patricia Lyons, O.P. ’37 (1982)
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Established in 1995, this award recognizes alumni who exemplify the Dominican values of study, community, reflection and service through significant contributions to their professional fields and consistent service to the University.
Before her tenure at GLIDE, Gina's commitment to community service was evident in her roles with Young Community Developers, the San Francisco YMCA, and other key organizations. Her leadership philosophy emphasizing the importance of leading from behind and moving people forward together, has guided her through various impactful positions, including her time as the California State Director at The Trust for Public Land and CEO of the San Francisco Education Fund. Gina’s personal story, from relying on GLIDE's support as a young mother in the late 1980s to leading the same organization today, embodies a powerful message of hope and the possibility of breaking the cycle of poverty.
- Christanne Gallagher ’83 (2023)
- Marv Zauderer, MS ’02 (2022)
- Kat Skiles ’07 (2021)
- Dr. Julie Jordan ’75 (2020)
- Theodore “Skip” Kniesche ’91 (2019)
- Jennifer Morrissey ’88 (2018)
- Maureen Sedonaen ’08 (2017)
- Major General Angela Salinas ’76 (2016)
- Mary Jane Burke ’74 (2015)
- Sister Gervaise Valpey ’61 (2014)
- Sarah “Sally” Duque ’51 (1999)
- Elizabeth Devereaux ’64 (1999)
- Ms. Kathleen Lyons Tierney ’67 (1998)
- Sister M. Martin Barry, O.P., ’25 (1998)
- Rose Anne Campbell ’87 (1997)
- Signe Pollack Sugiyama ’84, MA ’87 (1997)
- Hollie Selfridge, ’94 (1997)
- Jesus Campos, ’92 (1997)
- Laurie Lynch Meyer, ’69 (1997)
- Louis A. Botto, MM ’77 (1997)
- Leslie Ross ’78 (1996)
- Heidi Price ’85 (1996)
- Patricia Garbarino ’77 BA Education ’78 Credential #1 & #2 ‘81 MS ‘83 (1996)
- Teresa D. Campos ’87 (1996)
- Paul Douglas Maxwell ’73 (1996)
- Xiangjie Luo ’90 MBA (1996)
- Eileen Bach-y-Rita ’78 (1996)
- Virginia Formichi ’46 (1996)
- Edward Cunningham MA ’66 (1996)
- Marvell C. Allen ’70 (1995)
- Mark A. Jordan 1975 (1995)
- Mary Jane Burke ’74, MA ’76 (1995)
- Patricia M. Grasso MS ’82 (1995)
- Idgi R. D’Andrea ’79 (1995)
- Gay Lynn Bremer-Richards ’87 (1995)
- Peggy Glockner Hartshorn ’69 (1995)
- Kathryn Wilen Hobart ’75 (1995)
- Theodosia S. Robertson ’67 (1995)
- Barry Caparoso ’76 (1995)
- Meg Caparoso ’75 (1995)
Sister M. Aquinas Nimitz, O.P. Distinguished Service Award
Established in 2006 in recognition of Sister M. Aquinas Nimitz’s 42 years of service to the university, this award honors those who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service, commitment and dedication to all members of the Dominican community.
Stuart's commitment to excellence in education and broadcasting is evident. He has nurtured a dynamic and evolving team, encouraging a culture of professionalism and creativity that resonates throughout our campus. His approach to teaching, characterized by genuine care, rigorous feedback, and an openness to assist students at any time, has inspired a generation of Dominican graduates to pursue their passions with confidence and skill.
- Dr. Chris Leeds (2023)
- Dr. Christian Dean (2023)
- Amy Henkelman (2022)
- Marly Norris (2021)
- Dr. Ruth Ramsey (2020)
- Michael Henkes (2019)
- Dr. Margaret Golden (2018)
- Willie Long (2017)
- Paul Raccanello ’96 (2016)
- LeeAnn Bartolini ’79 (2015)
- Robin Daly (2013)
- Sr. Marie Sagues ’51 (2013)
- Dr. John F. Kennedy (2012)
- Dr. James Deitz (2012)
- Dr. Joseph R. Fink (2011)
- Dr. Sherry Volk (2010)
- Dr. Francoise Lepage (2010)
- Sr. Carla Kovack ’69 (2009)
- Fr. Robert Haberman (2009)
- Dr. Philip Novak (2008)
- Mary Jane Baird (2008)
- Dr. Denise Lucy (2007)
- Claire Cumings (2007)
- Dr. James Boitano (2006)
- Maria McKinney (2006)
Outstanding Recent Graduate
This award recognizes Dominican alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years. Honorees exemplify our values of study, community, reflection and service through their work in their communities, professions and other endeavors.
Manny's commitment to service and leadership was evident throughout his time at Dominican. He served as a Resident Advisor, a student assistant in the Human Resources Department, and for the Institute for Leadership Studies. Manny's dedication to diversity and inclusion was showcased as he led the PRIDE Club, which was recognized as the Student Organization of the Year in 2019. His involvement in the LeaderShape Institute Bay Area Consortium ignited his passion for higher education, leading him to pursue a Master's Program in Higher Education and Student Affairs at the University of San Francisco.
- Maria Álvarez Pineda ’20 (2023)
- Erika Rosales-Shelfo ’17 (2023)
- Jessica Jones ’14 (2022)
- Amiya Powell-Hodge ’11 (2021)
- Casey Lee Thorne ’10 (2020)
- Adrienne Jose ’13 (2019)
- Oscar O'Con Jr. ’17 (2019)
- Darcel Sanders ’09 (2018)
- Maureen "Mo" de Nieva-Marsh ’07 (2017)
- Gigi Gillard '06 & ’07 MBA (2016)
- Gabrielle Pecora ’11 (2015)
- Valerie Jane Chua ’08 (2015)