Alumni Awards
Assumption College is proud of its Alumni and the contributions they make to their college and their community. Assumption's various Alumni Association awards are explained below, with a listing of the past recipients.
- Jack L. Bresciani '72 Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award
- Honorary Alumnus/Alumna Award
- Fr. Louis Dion, A.A. '35 Outstanding Achievement Award
- Young Alumnus/a Award
- Alumni/Athletics Hall of Fame Award
Jack L. Bresciani '72 Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award (1994)
The Award shall be given in recognition of continued enthusiastic service and devotion to the advancement of the Alumni/Alumnae Association; untiring, loyal, outstanding, and unselfish efforts in fostering the ideals, spirit, traditions and growth of Assumption College; and for distinguished achievement.
Past Recipients:
2012 Jim Paugh '77
2011 Paul Mahon, Ph.D. '66
2010 Sarah Thomas Tracy '80
2009 Robert Lewis '74
2008 Lionel M. Lamoureux '68
2007 Carolyn M. Clancy ’82
2006 Paul Hand, Sr. '56
2005 Richard Miller, M.D. '50
2004 Joe Simoneau AP '60, '64
2003 Karen Kamataris Sutherland '77
2002 Ronald Coderre '69
2001 Bro. Armand Lemaire, A.A. '48
2000 John DiPietro '72
1999 William Aubuchon '38
1998 Lori-Ann Reidy Paterwic '77
1997 Daniel A. Micari '71, G'73
1996 David R. Grenon AP'57, Hon. '86
1995 Raymond W. Picard '48
1994 Jack Bresciani '72
1993 Claude Dufault '52
1992 Robert Graveline '46
1991 Rev. Edgar A. Bourque, A.A. '45
1990 Frederick L. Bayon, D.M.D. '65
1989 Arthur G. Simoneau, M.D. '35
1988 Norman D. Nault '23
1987 Rev. Andre E. Dargis, A.A. '62
1986 Robert E. Gray Jr. '65
1985 Rev. Warren J. Savage '75
1984 Richard J. Testa, Esq. '59
1983 J. Oscar Rocheleau '28
1982 Frederic L. Dupré, Esq. '58
1980 Rev. Joseph A. Pelletier, A.A. '32
1979 Raymond W. Gadbois, M.D. '28, Hon. '63
1978 Edouard J. Lampron '31
1977 Joseph M. O'Brien '57
1976 Rev. Louis F. Dion, A.A. '35
1975 Pierre B. Aucoin, M.D. '25
1974 Rev. Wilfrid J. Dufault, A.A. '29
1973 Robert D. Ouellette, M.D. '52
1972 Normand R. Marois '57
1971 Raymond J. Marion, Ph.D. '42
1970 Rev. A. Aime Deschamps, A.A. '37
1969 Rev. Armand H. Desautels, A.A. '30
1968 Eugene W. Beauchamp '45
1967 Lucien H. Desjardins '25
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Honorary membership in the Association shall be conferred in recognition of outstanding devotion and generosity to Assumption College or the Association.
Past Recipients:
2012 Dan Jones
2011 Geraldine and Paul MacKinnon P'02, '05, '10
2010 Kevin Hickey
2009 Patricia and Robert Laut P'00, '02, '03, '07
2008 Michelle A. Graveline, D.M.A.
2007 Juanita Volkavitch
2006 Lester "Les" Sadowsky
2005 Sr. Ellen Guerin, R.S.M.
2004 Rev. Terrence Dougherty, O.C.D.
2003 William Sullivan
2002 Bro. John Thomas McHugh, A.A.
2001 Michael True, Ph.D.
2000 Wayne Rollins, Ph.D.
1999 Larry Spongberg
1998 Francis P. Gurley
1997 Frank Mullen
1996 Claire Quintal, Ph.D.
1995 Gloria J. Plourde
1994 Maureen Person Coulter
1993 President & Mrs. Joseph H. Hagan
1992 Melanie Demarais
1991 Rita Castagna
1990 Majella Brodeur
1989 Lillian Cosenza
1988 Eleanor Wills Goodridge
1987 Peter Delany
1986 Josephine Army
1985 Thomas Dunn
1984 J. Richard Nedder
1983 M. Elizabeth Cole
1981 John McCollough
1980 Brother Robert Beaulac, A.A.
1979 Robert Fouracre
1978 Linda Dupre
1977 Dr. and Mrs. Pasquale Dipasquale
1976 Robert Bonin
1975 David Grenon AP'57
1974 Cora Sue and Henry Rudio
1973 Germaine and Emery Delongchamp
1972 Robert and Raymond Granger
1968 Andrew Laska
Fr. Louis Dion, A.A. '35 Outstanding Achievement Award
The Outstanding Achievement Award is given to an Alumnus/Alumna who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in his/her chosen field or interest. Qualifications sought in candidates include, but are not limited to: outstanding leadership skills, community service, business acumen, preeminence in teaching or research, and or entrepreneurship.
Past Recipients:
2012 Rick DesLauriers '82
2011 Ret. Brig. Gen. Edward Mahan, Jr. '71, USAF
2010 Larry Thayer '70
2009 Stephen Knott, Ph.D. '79
2008 Thomas J. O'Connor '68
2007 Fernand N. Dutile ’62
2006 Hon. Jay Garcia-Gregory '66
2005 Roselly Ramseyer Torres '85
2004 Donald D'Amour, Ph.D. AP '60, '64
2003 Rev. Wilfrid Dufault, A.A. '29
2001 Maurice Boisvert '66
2000 Hon. Andre A. Gelinas '60
2000 Russell Quaglia, Ed.D. '80
1999 Kenneth J. Kopecky, Ph.D. '65
1998 Frances M. Anthes '73
1998 Timothy M. Barnicle '66
1998 James A. Bill, Ph.D. '61
1997 Robert T. Denommé, Ph.D. '52
1996 Louis R. D'Abramo, Ph.D. '71
1995 Roger A. Cote, M.D. '50
1979 Benjamin Shen, Sc.D. '54
The Young Alumnus/a Award will be awarded to an alumnus/a of the last ten years with demonstrated professional and civic accomplishments through solid professional advancement, significant contributions in his/her professional field or demonstrated entrepreneurship OR demonstrated service to people, community or church OR supports and embodies the mission of Assumption College and shows dedication to his/her alma mater.
Past Recipients:
2012 Amy Beadle LaCroix '02
2010 Alessandra Roffo Higgins '00
Alumni/Athletics Hall of Fame Award
Entry into the Athletic Hall of Fame shall be based primarily on the athletic prowess of the individual. However, anyone who has made an outstanding contribution to Assumption athletics in any capacity, shall be eligible.
- Selection shall be made on the basis of playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship, character and the athlete's contribution to the team or teams on which he/she played, and to Assumption College in general.
- Selection should not be based on one athletic event or any spectacular play.
- Selection should not be made on the basis of sentiment or popularity in order to protect the validity and exclusiveness of the Hall of Fame.
- This award is presented in the fall at Homecoming/Family Weekend.
Click here for a listing of the past recipients.
