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Hall of distinction

honorees

Since 1983, Broward College has recognized alumni who have made outstanding contributions in professional, civic, public and philanthropic arenas and have demonstrated how their lives have been enriched by their educational experiences at their alma mater.

Nominations are reviewed carefully by a committee comprised of past recipients and college representatives. Through the Broward College Hall of Distinction we honor alumni whose accomplishments, character and commitment to their community are deemed meritorious.

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

  • 2017Barrington Irving
  • 2016Amos Ford, Michael Long, Taren Ruggiero, Scott Russell, Kingman Schuldt, Cheryl-Dene Spring
  • 2015Bob Birdsong, Christopher M. “Chris” Neilson, Cynthia Thuma, Paola Mariselli, William Becker, Dr. Carl W. Carruthers, Jr., David R. Maymon, Jennifer Troppello Hamilton
  • 2014Franklin C. Adderley, Joshua Lenchus, D.O., Bob Saxon, Nancy Tanner, Sharry A. Kimmel, Ed.D., Rick Mijares
  • 2013Dr. Deb Adair, Michelle Alban-Lane, Kyle Boos, Marissa Kelley, Jeffrey Koch, Matthew Rocco, Alex Llerena
  • 2012Mike Borrone, Shubert Chang*, Dr. Robert Easton, Jr., Diana Hunter-Gonzalez, The Honorable Charles LaMarca, Michael Nyitray, David Sirois
  • 2011Lisa Scott-Founds, Ignacio Reyes
  • 2009Dr. Susan B. Hassmiller
  • 2008Paul D. Bain, Jodie Fry, Max B. Osceola, Jr.
  • 2007Dr. S. Kimara March, Dr. Theodore J. Wright
  • 2006The Honorable Catalina M. Avalos, Teresa S. Justice
  • 2005Patti Barney, Edwin Moore
  • 2004Louise Crocco, Charles N. Lyle*
  • 2003Denise M. Nieman
  • 2002Miles McGrane
  • 2001Arden Dickey
  • 2000Dr. Michael David Bartberger
  • 1999Michael Rudolph*
  • 1998The Honorable Gary Farmer
  • 1997Steven Berrard
  • 1996Dr. Rita Mae Brown, Terry Glatt, Dr. Seth Kalichman, Sharon Robb
  • 1995Cherokee Paul McDonald, Wil Trower
  • 1994Dr. Deborah Sloan, William Milano
  • 1993Deborah Hazleton, Cynthia Lodge, Ray Recchi*, Winifred Warnat*
  • 1992Varen Black, The Honorable Ronald Cochran*, Donna Wallace
  • 1991Dr. Betty Brady, Barbara Jane Ellis, Dominick Calabro, Gabriel Grasso*
  • 1990Robert Ferrigno, Evelyn Hardy
  • 1989Dr. Irmgard Bocchino*, Dr. William Proctor, Jasmine Shirley
  • 1988Dr. Timothy Adkins, The Honorable Parris Glendening, Sandra McCray, Carlton Moore*
  • 1987Dr. Betty Adkins*, Robert Alexander, Bonnie Flynn, Dr. William Greene, Richard Hanauer, Stephen McDonald, The Honorable James Naugle, Aldanzo Pratt
  • 1985Lt. Col. Thomas Taylor
  • 1984Larry Ellis, Donald Harvey, The Honorable Debby Sanderson, Teresa Sjogren*
  • 1983Al Rantel, George Platt
*Deceased