NAA Awards

National Alumni Association Awards
The Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to recognize the achievements of our distinguished alumni with the National Alumni Association Awards. Presented to select honorees, awards are distributed throughout the academic year.
The committee is currently seeking nominations for alumni of all class years. Please be as thorough as possible with your nomination to help us recognize our alumni more personally. Nominees who are not selected to receive an award this year will be automatically considered in next year’s application pool. Nominations are valid for a three-year period.
Award Categories
Service to the Alumni Association
This award recognizes alumni with long and outstanding records of volunteer leadership on behalf of Providence College and the National Alumni Association.
Personal Achievement
This award recognizes Providence College graduates with an exceptionally high level of achievement in their respective career, chosen vocation, and/or in areas of human service.
Bishop Harkins
This award recognizes alumni for outstanding service and dedication to the Catholic Church and its mission.
Exemplary Citizenship
This award recognizes alumni for their development, implementation, and/or involvement in social action programs that have contributed to improving the lives of others.
Service to Education
This award recognizes extraordinary career achievements in the field of education through classroom involvement and/or administration.
Faithful Friar
This award recognizes loyalty and long-term dedication to Providence College, with a consistent and distinguished record of service — giving of time, talent, and/or financial support.
Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P.
This award recognizes an outstanding “Friar of the Last Decade” for exceptional achievement and significant contributions to their profession, community, and to Providence College. It is intended to honor those who seek to increase alumni engagement and serve as an inspiration to others.Nominee must be a member of the FOLD (2024-2015).
Please submit nominations by June 30 to be considered for the next slate of recipients. Nominations submitted after June 30 will be considered for the next nomination pool.
2025 Award Recipients

Christy Haggerty Bray ’95
Service to Education Award
For shaping young minds as an elementary school educator, fostering a love of learning in both general and special education classrooms;
For unwavering advocacy for students with special needs, ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, is seen, heard, and supported;
For engaging and inspiring students creatively through storytelling;
And for resilience, perseverance, and generosity — turning personal challenges into opportunities to uplift and empower others;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor Christy Bray ’95 with this 2025 Service to Education Award.
Christy Bray, a dedicated fifth-grade teacher and author of the Tripp the Tumbleweed children’s book series, advocates for special needs students and engages them in writing projects inspired by her love for U.S. national parks.

Terry Creegan ’70
Faithful Friar Award
For a dedicated career in service of others;
For uplifting families and at-risk youth through nonprofit work, guiding individuals toward financial security;
For lifelong commitment to both parish and community;
And for a deep and abiding connection to Providence College, fostering fellowship among Friars in Southwest Florida;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor Raymond “Terry” Creegan ’70 with this 2025 Faithful Friar Award.
Terry Creegan is a Rhode Island native, former CEO of two nonprofit corporations, and financial planner who studied in Switzerland. Now a grandfather of six, he has dedicated years to engaging alumni in the Naples, Florida area.

Dr. Katie Campbell Daley ’95
Personal Achievement Award
For exceptional contributions to clinical medicine as a pediatrician, instructor, and researcher;
For an unwavering commitment to medical education, shaping the next generation of physicians at Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine;
For advancing pediatric care through research and study, including several authored publications;
And for numerous professional honors and distinctions in teaching and leadership;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor Dr. Katie Campbell Daley ’95 with this 2025 Personal Achievement Award.
Dr. Katie Campbell Daley, Chief of Pediatrics at Atrius Health and Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School and Tufts University School of Medicine, has a distinguished career in pediatric care, education, and research.

Dr. James Dalton ’79
Exemplary Citizenship Award
For a distinguished career in education and the military, shaping the academic and professional success of students at the United States Military Academy;
For dedication to academic excellence, pioneering registrar services that enhance student support, academic advising, and institutional efficiency;
For fostering global perspectives through teaching, mentorship, and international experiences;
And for a lifetime of leadership, scholarship, and service;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor Dr. James Dalton ’79 with this 2025 Exemplary Citizenship Award.
Jim Dalton, Associate Dean for Registrar Services at the United States Military Academy, has a distinguished career in academic support, teaching, and military service, with extensive experience in geography and student empowerment.

Michael Donohue ’73
Service to Alumni Association Award
For encouraging lifelong connections to Providence College, fostering friendships and camaraderie within the Friar family;
For a service-oriented career, including agricultural work with the Peace Corps and leadership in the poultry industry, ensuring access to quality food worldwide;
For devotion to the Rhode Island community, serving on multiple town commissions and committees;
And for selflessly giving back through time and talent;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor Michael Donohue ’73 with this 2025 Service to the Alumni Association Award.
Michael Donohue, a retired poultry industry executive with a background in agricultural extension and food economics, is an active community member in North Kingstown, RI, and a proud father and grandfather. He is a long-standing PC volunteer, most recently chairing his 50th Reunion committee.

Marcia Cohen Proto, M.Ed., CAS ’85
Personal Achievement Award
For a distinguished career in healthcare leadership, nursing education, and workforce development, strengthening the future of the nursing profession;
For guiding healthcare leaders and policymakers in shaping a more resilient and prepared workforce;
For demonstrated commitment to connecting individuals with fulfilling career paths, ensuring access to high-quality education and training in healthcare;
And for tireless advocacy, mentorship, and service to both the nursing field and her alma mater;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor Marcia Proto, M.Ed., CAS ’85 with this 2025 Personal Achievement Award.
Marcia B. Proto, M.Ed, CAS, is a renowned leader in nursing education and workforce development with over 25 years of experience in healthcare fundraising, coalition building, and strategic initiatives.

The Most Rev. James Thomas Ruggieri ’90
Bishop Harkins Award
For a lifetime of faithful service and pastoral leadership;
For steadfast commitment to spiritual and educational formation, including the founding of Saint Patrick Academy in Providence;
For unwavering devotion to the Church, beginning in the Diocese of Providence and culminating in his appointment as bishop of the Diocese of Portland;
And for tirelessly serving the poor, living out a ministry that inspires;
For these reasons and many more, the Providence College National Alumni Association is proud to honor The Most Rev. James Thomas Ruggieri ’90 with this 2025 Bishop Harkins Award.
The Most Reverend James Thomas Ruggieri, appointed as the thirteenth bishop of the Diocese of Portland by Pope Francis in 2024, previously served as pastor in the Diocese of Providence and founded Saint Patrick Academy in Providence.
Past Recipients
The following is a list of past recipients of the National Alumni Association Awards.
* indicates the recipient is deceased.
Adetola Abiade ’95
John Accino ’46, ’93Hon.*
Walter Adamowicz ’56
Francis G. Adams Jr. ’60, ’98P
Leonard N. Alsfeld ’74
Karl Anderson ’88
Kerry Anderson ’88
Alfred C. Angelone ’62, ’89P, ’94P*
Norm Auger ’57
Raymond Bagley ’47, ’72, ’75, ’76, ’82P*
Allan Baker ’74*
John B. Barnini ’40*
David M. Barry ’48*
Rev. Aloysius Begley, O.P. ’31, ’65Hon., ’69Hon.*
Adam Benjamin ’91, ’23P
Meg Howley Benjamin ’91, ’23P
J. Peter Benzie ’70*
Robert L. Bergquist ’54*
Alfred Blake ’36*
Samuel Blum ’34*
Robert Bond ’50*
Charles M. Borkoski ’71, ’12P
Peter R. Bortolan ’60
John Bowab ’55, ’89Hon.
Walter Boyle ’39, ’70P*
Dr. Gerard P. Brennan ’72
Thomas Brunnock, Esq. ’70
Melissa J. Brymer, Ph.D., Psy.D. ’92
C. Ryan Buckley, Esq. ’66, ’00P
Bernard Buonanno ’32, ’75P*
Vito D. Buonomano, D.D.S. ’53, ’76G, ’13Hon., ‘78P, ’80P, ’84P*
Leonard R. Byrne ’63
Emily Byrne ’04
Joseph Byron ’40, ’88P*
Joseph M. Calabria, Jr. ’65, ’93P
Kathleen A. Calenda, M.D. ’78
Vincent Callahan ’52, ’78P, ’80P, ’82P, ’84P, ’86P*
Patrick J. Canning ’81
John Canty ’70, ’08P
Hon. Frank Caprio ’58, ’08Hon.
Mary Pat Larkin Caputo ’79, ’12P
David M. Carberry, M.D. ’47, ’89P*
Rev. John Francis Carney ’67
James P. Carty ’61
John Cassedy ’52
Helena Cavanagh (Friend)*
John Cavanaugh ’35, ’62P, ’63P, ’66P*
Paul Cavanaugh ’46, ’71P, ’75P*
John A. Cervione ’87
John B. Champeau ’68
Maura Hurley Chapey ’86
Michael J. Chapey ’86
Robert F. Chase ’65
Eileen Harkins Christenson ’90
Gregory Christenson ’89
William Christie ’61, ’11Hon., ’86P, ’93P
Joseph M. Cianciolo ’60
Hon. T. Emmet Claire ’33, ’65P*
Dr. John B. Clark ’72
Herman L. Clary ’67, ’77G*
Paige Clausius-Parks ’03
Rudy Cline-Thomas ’00
John Coffey ’33*
Jerry Coffey ’58, ’87P
Jerome Collins ’44*
Edward Conaty ’33*
William F. Concannon ’77, ’08P
Lester Condon ’43, ’81P*
Maureen P. Corcoran ’79
Andrew C. Corsini ’57, ’81P, ’83P*
Gustave C. Cote ’62Hon. (Faculty)*
T. Richard Cuffe, Jr., Esq. ’67, ’04P*
Donna M. Cupelo ’78, ’12P
Kevin Dailey ’73
Chaka Daley ’96
Hon. Francis J. Darigan, Jr. ’64, ’14Hon.
Msgr. Anthony DeAngelis ’31*
Alfred R. De Angelus ’57, ‘81P*
Richard Deasy ’51, ’83P, ’84P, ’85P, ’87P*
Robert Deasy ’53, ’81P, ’82P*
John E. Deasy, Ph.D. ’83, ’89G
Frank DePalo ’50, ’89P*
Joseph DeStefano ’52, ’85P*
Most Rev. Joseph Augustine DiNoia, O.P., S.T.T., ’65, ’02Hon.
Donald DiLauro ’68
Frank DiTraglia ’40*
Col. Gerry Dillon USA Retired ’68, ’74G, ’95P*
Rev. William Dillon ’29*
Captain Robert F. DiPalma USN Retired ’57*
Joseph R. DiStefano, Esq. ’59, ’86P
Thomas Dodd ’30, ’66P*
William F. Donnelly ’51*
Michael D’Onofrio ’32*
Very Reverend Vincent C. Dore, O.P. ’23*
Gerald Driscoll ’27*
Hon. Melissa R. DuBose ’90
David A. Duffy ’61, ’11Hon., ’93P
Robert Dugan ’64, ’90P, ’92P, ’95P
Normand Dugas ’57, ’82P, ’88P, ’13GP
William Duggan ’66
Paul P. Dunn, M.D. ’41*
Joseph E. Earley ’54 (Faculty)*
John Egan ’61*
Rev. Thomas Ertle, O.P. ’51, ’82G & ’84Hon.*
Thomas Fallon ’41*
John Fanning ’38*
Stephen A. Fanning, Jr., Esq. ’50*
Howard Farrell ’24*
Bob Ferreira ’83
Donald P. Fitzpatrick, M.D. ’49*
Dr. Thomas F. Flaherty ’61, ’92P, ’93P, ’94P, ’99P
William Flanagan ’36*
James Flannery ’57*
Jack Flynn ’61
Karen Monti Flynn ’80, ’15P
John Formica ’81
Donna J. Formichella, M.D., FACS ’78, ’23Hon.
Rev. Cornelius Forster, O.P.*
Rene Fortin ’55, ’86P*
Paul J. Fournier ’56, ’80P, ’81P, ’82P, ’86P, ’90P, ’92P, ’03P
Leo Fox ’60
Dr. Zygmunt J. Friedemann ’08Hon., ’78P, ’80P (Faculty)*
Everett Gabriel ’71, ’77G
Richard A. Gagné ’66
Stephen Gallucci ’89
Paul Galietto ’78, ’15P
Carlo A. Gamba ’52*
Rev. Royal J. Gardner, O.P. ’45, ’65Hon.*
John P. Garrity ’73
Arthur T. Gately, Jr. ’49, ’81P, ’82P*
Joseph A. Gemma ’75, ’77G
John Geoghegan ’43*
Walter Gibbons ’39*
Peter M. Gilligan ’67
Thomas J. Gilligan ’57, ’89P
Jane Louise Gonsalves ’80
Robert T. Gormley ’70, ’97P
Dr. Normand R. Goulet ’51
Dr. Richard Grace ’62, ‘17Hon., ’02P, ’05P, ’09P
Dr. William P. Haas ’48*
James G. Hagan ’58, ‘05P*
Dr. Joseph H. Hagan ’56, ’96Hon., ‘98P
Theodore Josiha Haig, J.D., Ed.D. ’70
Rev. Raymond F. Halligan, O.P. ’55*
J. Joseph Hanley ’31*
William J. Hanley, Esq. ’68
William A. Hanlon ’58, ’88P*
Cleon Harvey ’51*
Jayne Farrell Hasler ’80, ’13P, ’14P
William Hasler ’79, ’13P, ’14P
Edward Healey ’42*
Thomas F. Heavren, Jr. ’60, ’84P, ’19GP, ’21GP
Msgr. Francis J. Hicks ’63
James Higgins ’23*
Sr. Gail P. Himrod, O.P. (Faculty)
William Hoban ’24*
Very Rev. Ernest Hogan, O.P. ’33*
Richard E. Holzheimer, M.D. ’61
Warren C. Howe, Jr. ’60, ’87P, ’90P
Edward A. Iannuccilli, M.D. ’61, ’94P
Dr. Wanda S. Ingram ’75 (Staff)
William Iovanna ’31*
Dr. Francis J. Jackson ’54*
Lionel J. Jenkins ’58*
Anthony Jurgelaitis ’39*
Henry Kaveny ’27*
Charles Keefe Jr. ’25*
Rev. Terence J. Keegan, O.P. ’60*
Thomas Kelleher ’44*
William John Kenneally ’57*
Howard Kenny ’42*
Heidi M. Kenny ’76
John Kenny ’31*
Joseph Kerrins ’50*
Joyce Nero Kilmartin ’77, ’83G
Paul Kilmartin ’77
Maryanne Doherty Knott ’76, ‘11P
Kenneth G. Kraetzer ’79
Dr. Robert I. Krasner ’51*
Raymond J. Labbe ’59, ’81P*
Alfred A. Lamy ’53, ’81P, ’85P*
James J. Larranaga ’71
Leo Lavallee ’55, ’82P*
Hon. William C. Leary ’60, ’10Hon.
Paul M. Lenahan ’72, ’77G
Joseph Lennon ’40*
Very Rev. Kenneth Letoile, O.P. ’70
Raymond H. Levesque ’50, ’85P*
William Lynch ’28*
Dennis Lynch ’54*
Michael Lynch ’83, ’10P, ’13P, ’15P, ’17P, ’21P
Joseph Lyons ’31*
Dr. Francis P. MacKay ’20Hon. (Faculty)*
Edward L. Maggiacomo, Esq. ’58, ’93P
Brian M. Maher ’68, ’18Hon., ’97P, ’06P*
Lloyd Mahler ’38*
Edwin Mara ’47*
Rev. Robert L. Marciano ’79
William F. Markey, Jr. ’62*
Michael A. Maron ’81, ’08P, ’11P, ’13P, ’16P
Diane Larkin Maron ’81, ’08P, ’11P, ’13P, ’16P
David E. Martinelli ’72, ’76G, ’02P
John E. Martinelli, Esq. ’65, ’08P
Joseph C. Martirano ’59, ’89P
Henry McArdle ’42*
Rev. Thomas McBrien, O.P. ’41*
Dr. Donna McCaffrey ’73G, ’83 Ph.D., ’87G* (Faculty)
Meg McCarthy ’75
Rev. Edward McDermott, O.P. (Faculty)*
Edward J. McElroy ’62, ’87P, ’94P
John McElroy ’65
Joseph McGee ’51*
Rev. Raymond McGonagle, O.P. ’24*
Dr. James H. McGovern ’68G
Raymond L. McGowan ’74
Kevin G. McGuire ’76*
Very Rev. Charles McKenna, O.P. ’26*
William McKenna ’36*
Daniel V. McKinnon, Esq. ’67
Joseph McLaughlin ’42*
Hon. Kevin P. McMahon ’73*
Daniel J. McMorrow, Jr. ’85
Michael A. McNamara ’64, ’99P
Nancy Cavallero McNamara ’84
Lt. Col. Paul K. McNamara, Sr. USA Retired ’63, ’13P
David Meegan, Esq. ’70, ’02P, ’08P
Anthony F. Merlino, M.D. ’51*
Thomas D. Mignanelli ’66*
Domenic Minicucci ’38*
John M. Minicucci ’67
John T. Mitchell ’67, ’94P
William Molloy ’69
Thomas Monohan ’28*
Dr. John V. Monsour ’69
Michael Monti ’30, ’65P*
Linda Morad ’76
Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P. ’46, ’82Hon.*
William Morton ’41*
John J. Motley, III ’66
Adolph J. Motta, Jr., M.D. ’43*
Mary Motta (Friend)*
E. James Mulcahy ’66, ’96P, ’01P ’21Hon.
Joseph A. Mullaney, Sr. ’65G, ’98Hon., ’78P, ‘79P, ’83P (Staff)*
Col. Fred Mullen ’59
John R. Mullen, M.D. ’78
George E. Murphy ’52*
Robert E. Murphy ’25*
Hon. Robert T. Murphy ’36*
Thomas M. Murphy ’63
John Myrick ’27*
William T. Nero ’55, ’77G, ’82P, ’84P, ’86P, ’89P*
Robert L. Newbert, Jr., ’69
Kevin Newman ’68*
William Noon, D.D.S., ’35*
Bernard Norton ’25*
Graham Norton ’31*
John Notte Jr., ’31*
David Novicki, D.P.M., ’69
Reginald A. Nunnally ’74
Francis T. O’Brien ’83P, ’84P, ’88P, ’94P, ’95P (Faculty)
Charles O’Connell, M.D. ’56, ’87P*
Brian T. O’Connor, Esq. ’65
Msgr. Joseph O’Gara ’23*
Joseph E. O’Hara ’71, ’01P
James A. O’Leary, Esq. ’63, ’97P*
John Ollquist ’75, ’07P, ’10P
Rhonda Padovano Ollquist ’76, ’07P, ’10P
Jenn O’Meara ’93
John T. O’Neil ’66, ’98P*
Daniel O’Neill Ph.D. ’24*
Robert J. Palmisano ’66, ’98P
Edwin P. Palumbo ’50, ’82P, ’82P, ’83P, ’84P, ’85P, ’87P*
Maurice Paradis ’58, ’79P*
John Parrillo, D.M.D., ’45, ’70P, ’71P, ’77P, ’81P, ’83P*
John J. Partridge, Esq. ’61, ’11Hon.
Dr. Roger L. Pearson ’85P, ’88P, & ’92P (Faculty)*
Very Rev. Thomas Peterson, O.P., ’51*
Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57*
Kevin C. Phelan ’66
Vincent T. Plona, Jr. ’64, ’07P
Kevin Porras ’14
Joseph C. Prisco ’49, ’63Hon.*
Rev. Charles T. Quinn, O.P. ’48, ’74Hon.*
Edmund Quinn ’44*
Ed Quinn ’63
Very Rev. Terence Quinn, O.P. (Faculty)*
Rev. Robert Quinn, O.P. (Faculty)*
Augustine Ramos, D.D.S., ’50*
Lawrence C. Reid ’69, ’95P
Robert F. Reilly ’42, ’92Hon.*
Most Rev. Daniel Reilly, D.D., ’69Hon. (Friend)*
James H. Reilly, III, Esq. ’69
Hon. Joseph Ress (Friend)*
Chris Riccobono ’01
Amy Parrillo Riccobono ’03
John Ricottilli, Jr. ’54, ’82P
Richard Riley ’37*
John Riley ’41*
David E. Roach ’71, ’02P*
Rev. Kevin D. Robb, O.P. ’71
Paul W. Robey, III ’68, ’95P
Philip V. Robey ’68, ’93P
William P. Robinson ’35, ’64Hon.*
Anthony V. Rocha, M.D. ’72
Gerald F. Rogers, D.M.D. ’41, ’76P*
Mary E. Russell (Faculty)
Arthur F. Ryan ’63, ’89P, ’90Hon.
Dr. Lynne B. Ryan ’07P (Faculty)
Stephen J. Ryan, M.D. ’61, ’77Hon.*
Beryl Sacks ’41*
Dominic B. Schioppo, M.D. ’58, ’85P, ’87P
Rev. Edward H. Schmidt, O.P. (Faculty)*
Paul J. Sears ’59, ’86P, ’88P, ’93P, ’95P, ’18GP, ’21GP*
Natalie Seigle (Faculty)*
Rev. Nicholas Serror, O.P., ’29*
Joseph Shanley ’49, ’80P*
Charles Shea ’32*
Dr. Raymond L. Sickinger ’71
Robert M. Silva ’63, ’91P, ’06P
William D. Slattery, Jr. ’53*
Very Rev. Robert Slavin, O.P. ’28*
Michael T. Smith ’65
Ferdinand Sowa ’48*
Joanne Speroni-Woody ’76, ’80G
Sr. Leslie Straub, O.P., Ph.D. ’83G
Ronald P. Stride ’62
Douglas J. Sullivan ’74*
Very Rev. Kenneth Sullivan, O.P. ’31*
James P. Sullivan ’59, ‘86P*
Michael P. Sullivan ’88
James P. Swartz ’59*
Paul C. Sweeney ’85, ’11P, ’14P, ’23P
David J. Syner, C.P.A. ’71, ‘97P
Wallace Tasca ’40, ’77P, ’80P*
Stephen Taylor ’84, ’14P
George R. Tebbetts ’34*
Dr. Sally J. Thibodeau ’66G (Faculty)
John R. Thompson, Jr. ’64*
Rev. Paul van K. Thomson, Ph.D.,’75P, ’77P, ’79p (Faculty)*
Maurice Timlin ’40*
Martin Tracey, M.D. ’46*
David M. Tracy ’46*
Dr. Francis R. Trainor ’50, ’10Hon.*
David J. Tubridy, Esq. ’46, ’71P, ’83P*
Joseph Ungaro ’52 & ’86P*
Vincent F. Vacca, M.D. ’56, ’00P, ’00P
Robert J. Van Amburgh ’69, ’96P, ’03P
Eugene T. Voll ’55*
Dr. Kenneth R. Walker, Sr. ’57, ’83Hon.*
Christopher J. Walker ’86, ’20P, ’23P
Susan Tower Walker ’86, ’20P, ’23P
Bishop Paul H. Walsh ’59*
William F. Wayland ’58, ’85P
Peggy Martin Weber ’76, ’04P, ’06P, ’10P
David Webster, Esq. ’55, ’86P*
Albert B. West, Esq. ’54, ’84P, ’87P, ’14GP, ’15GP, ’18GP*
Paul F. Whalen ’72*
Major W. Wheelock ’58
Leonard R. Wilkens, Jr. ’60, ’80 Hon.
Barbara Quinn Witbeck ’75
Michael McKeldon Woody ’77, ’83G
Kathleen Walsh Wynters ’82
Rev. Peter Young ’44*
Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award
(Instituted as a Young Alumni Award in 2013)
Brian Barbour, Ph.D. (Faculty)
Katie Breen ’08
Capt. Michael R. Calcagni, CPA ’04
Rev. Thomas Ertle, O.P. ’51, ’82G, ’84Hon.*
Katie Ferris ’13
Daniel P. Gleason ’05
Andrea Urrutia Hessenius ’09
Christopher J. Hessenius, Jr. ’09
Mike Hopkins ’10
Catherine Kelleher ’01P (Staff)
Br. Kevin O’Connell, O.P. (Faculty)*
Kelli O’Donohue ’11
Amanda Mathieu Palumbo ’11
Mark Rapoza ’90SCE
Steven Sears, Ed. D. (Staff)
Michael Verzino ’07, ’11G