Past Recipients

UB Distinguished Alumni Award

The UB Distinguished Alumni Award is given to alumni in each school to recognize meritorious contributions within their professions as well as to the university and their degree school

2023 Mark J. Sinnett, PharmD ’87, BS ’83 

2022 Kenneth Dow, BS '80

2021 John Rodgers, BS '83

2010 Margaret McGlynn, BS '82

2000 Joseph Chazan, BS '56

1994 Franklyn G. Knox, BS '59

Philip B. Wels Award

The Philip B. Wels Outstanding Service Award is given to individuals and groups whose achievements, contributions or volunteer service advance the University at Buffalo

2021 Carol Gloff, BS '75

2017 Wayne Anderson (dean emeritus)

2009 Ralph T. Behling, BS '40

Rochester Young Alumni Award

2015 Christopher Diehl, PharmD '12

George W. Thorn Award

The Thorn Award is given to University at Buffalo alumni under 40 who have made outstanding contributions to their career fields or academic areas.

1993 Francis M. Gengo, BS '77

Samuel P. Capen Award

The Capen Award recognizes notable meritorious contributions from alumni to the university and its family, including those that influence the growth and improvement of UB and inspire others to give their active interest and material support to the university.

1989 Henry A. Panasci, Jr., BS '52

Public Service Award

1975 Roger J. Lapp, BS '57