Five accomplished graduates were recently selected to be honored with Daemen Distinguished Alumni Awards. Award recipients, who are selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, exhibit the ideals expressed by the institution’s founders and that remain strong at Daemen. An annual tradition now in its 38th year, the Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize the achievements, growth, and societal contributions of the university’s outstanding alumni.
Distinguished Alumni Award honoree
Brian Pettit ‘99
This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award honoree is Brian Pettit ‘99. The award – to be presented by Daemen President Gary A. Olson – recognizes a graduate who has achieved distinction in their career and in the community and has shown outstanding dedication to the university. Other 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are Shelby Janczyk ‘18, Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.); Melodie Baker, Ph.D ‘09, Advancement in Career; Dr. David Forstadt ‘06, Outstanding Service to the Community; and Kimberly M. Pagano, M.S. ‘08, Dedication to the University.
The awards ceremony will be in the John R. Yurtchuk Student Center Social Room on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Learn more about the awardees and register for the event.