The Fathers' Trophy was created in
1945 by a group of fathers of Penn women students as
a companion award to the Class of 1915 male scholar/athlete
award. It honors annually a senior woman scholar/athlete.
This award is presented annually to
an outstanding graduating senior in the Continuing Education
Program at the College of General Studies. It honors
the winner for her fine academic achievements and her
high level of commitment to her studies while continuing
with other important obligations and responsibilities
in her life.
Recent Recipients:
2009 - Magrielle Eisen
2 008 - Julie Diana Hench
2007 - Rhona Candeloro, CGS'07
2006 - Annemarie Bellshot, CGS'06
2005 - Molly Cronlund, CGS'05
2004 - Victoria Lee Murdock, CGS'04, CGS'07
2003 - Laura Whitton, CGS'03
2001 - Debra Olsen, CGS'02
2001 - Alyc Marie Helms, CGS'01
2000 - Dana Greenberg
1999 - Patricia A. Stallone, CGS'99
1998 - Eileen Radetich, CGS'98, CGS'05
1997 - Sharon Sidorick, CGS'97, CGS'01
1996 - Edith Courtney Paige
1995 - Elizabeth Odille Wolf, CGS'95
1994 - Marion R. Colby, CGS'94
1993 - Mary Christina Boas Hayes, CGS'93
1992 - Olivia Sheridan, CGS'92
1991 - Maryellen Sykes, CGS'91
Rosemary D. Mazzatenta Scholars
Award
In 1995, the Association of Alumnae
established a Scholars Award in the School of Arts and
Sciences to be given annually to one or more women students,
in the sophomore or junior class, in recognition of
academic achievement and demonstrated service to country,
community, and family. This monetary award, renamed
the Rosemary D. Mazzatenta Scholars Award, is to be
used by the recipient(s) for expenses incurred for a
scholarly purpose related to her education.
Recent Recipients:
2009 - Sarah J. Brown, W'11, C'11
2009 - Melissa Gradilla, C'11
2 008 - Lindsay Eierman, W'10, C'10
2008 - Mary Riddle, C'09
2008 - Elena Stein, C'10
1998 - Jennifer Kavran, C'99
1998 - Priya Pujara, C'99
1997 - Collette M. Bowers, C'98
1997 - Sarah Federman, C'98
1997 - Ilene Wong, C'98
1996 - Katharine K. Leeson, C'97
1996 - Karen E. O'Brien, C'97
1996 - Shanika Samarasinghe, C'97
1995 - Sharna G. Goldseker, C'96
Robert J. Alig Senior Award
In 2007, this award was created by the Association
of Alumnae in honor of Robert J. Alig, who served as
Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations from 2000
to 2007. Mr. Alig's unflagging support and commitment
to the Association was invaluable and will forever be
honored by this award.
The Association of Alumnae Robert J. Alig Senior
Award recognizes a senior woman member of the Penn
Alumni Student Society (PASS) who has demonstrated a
commitment to serving Alumni Relations and is committed
to strengthening the relationship between the University
of Pennsylvania and its alumnae. Recent Recipients:
2009 - Samantha Kagan, C'09
2 008 - Amber R. Woodward, C'08
2007 - Jennifer K. Royer, C'07, W'07
The Awards Committee of the Association of Alumnae,
chaired by Binnie Donald, administers the above awards
and also participates in nominating worthy candidates
for the Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania medal,
an annual award presented by the Governor of Pennsylvania.
The awards committee welcomes suggestions for nominees
for this award -- preferably, but not necessarily, a
woman with a Penn connection. Nominations for awards
are welcome at any time. To nominate someone or for
more information, e-mail Binnie Donald at BinnieD22@aol.com.
Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania Recipients
nominated by the Association of Alumnae
2005 - Jane Golden Heriza
2004 - Ana Pujols-McKee, M.D
2000 - Dr. Judith Rodin, CW'66
1995 - Susan Catherwood, Trustee
1994 - Claire M. Fagin, Hon'77, Hon'94
1993 - Elizabeth Kirk Rose, M'26
1990 - Jean Horton Berg, Ed'35, G'37
