Alumni Association Awards
Graduating Student Awards
Alumni Association Undergraduate Award
Recognizes a graduating senior who has made outstanding contributions that benefit both the Nazareth community and the community at large. Honorees demonstrate a dedication to the values espoused by Nazareth: a concern for and commitment to underserved individuals; ethical personal and professional behavior; leadership; and living a life of meaning.
2024 Recipient: Samantha George '24 (Social Work)
2024 Recipient: Emilee Dykeman '24 (Social Work)
Sr. Jamesetta Slattery Award
Awarded to a graduate degree recipient who enjoys learning for the sake of learning, instills in others this desire, displays a commitment to the community, and shows a dedication to making the world a better place.
2024 Recipient: Jamai Thomas '24 (Physical Therapy)
Alumni Association Graduate Award
Awarded to a graduate degree recipient for demonstrating exceptional academic performance and ability to relate current theory and research to instructional practices.
2024 Recipient: Rebecca Sherwood '24G (Physical Therapy)
Alumni Awards
Outstanding Alumni Award
For over 30 years, Nazareth has been recognizing the outstanding achievements of its graduates with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Each year, the Alumni Board selects individuals who truly exemplify the character of Nazareth graduates: individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their communities, their professions, and in their personal achievements. These award recipients serve as role models for Nazareth students, encourage others to consider a Nazareth education, and further inspire a sense of Nazareth pride in their fellow graduates.
GOLD Alumni Award
This award recognizes the achievements of an alum who, having graduated within the past 10 years, has distinguished themselves in the community or workplace while adhering to the values fostered by the Nazareth experience.
2024 Outstanding Alumni Award Winners
Jamie Fazio '97
Outstanding Alumni Award
Dr. Norma Fox Kanarek '74
Outstanding Alumni Award
Edward Alan Lent '79
Outstanding Alumni Award
Randi Hughes Proukou '06
Outstanding Alumni Award
Cathy Rasmussen, Ph.D. '84G
Outstanding Alumni Award
Yversha Roman '07
Outstanding Alumni Award
Amy Scaramuzzino '88
Outstanding Alumni Award
Giulia Molisani '13, '17G
GOLD Alumni Award
Sports Hall of Fame
Each year, Nazareth honors some of the best ever to don the purple and gold. More than 100 alumni, coaches, and administrators, along with three national championship teams, have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.