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See highlights from this year's Alumni National Awards ceremonies

 

Our 2019 Alumni National Awards Recipients

ALL-UNIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENTS

Photo of Jim SartoriAlumnus of the Year Award
James C. Sartori, Bus Ad 鈥77

Plymouth, Wis.

Jim was just 30 when he took the reins of his family鈥檚 Wisconsin-based cheese business in 1986. Under his savvy leadership, Sartori Company鈥檚 products have become premium international retail brands that regularly win awards, while the company itself has remained true to its family and artisan values.

 

Photo of Barry CosgroveProfessional Achievement Award
Barry C. Cosgrove, Jour 鈥79

Laguna Beach, Cailf.

鈥淭he guts to try, the heart to care and the resolve to Be The Difference.鈥 It鈥檚 a message of inspiration in the Marquette community, a statement to essentially define the Marquette student. And it captures, perfectly, Barry鈥檚 approach to a life and career defined by self-made success.

 

Photo of Ignace FamilyService to the Community Award
The Ignace Family
Dr. Gerald L. Ignace, Med 鈥65
Georgianna Webster Ignace, Sp 鈥88
Dr. Lyle A. Ignace, Arts 鈥92
Thekla Ignace Wald, Arts 鈥97

Brookfield, Wis.

As Native Americans descended from the Coeur D鈥橝lene and Menominee tribes, Gerald and Georgianna have long been involved in efforts to improve Native healthcare. Along the way, they instilled in their children, including Lyle and Thekla, the importance of service to the Native community.

 

Photo of AndrycsService to Marquette Award
Joel J. Andryc, Sp 鈥79 and Nancy Schmid Andryc, Bus Ad 鈥79

Playa Vista, Calif.

Breaking into the entertainment industry is notoriously tough, but showbiz-bound Marquette students and alumni can count on two valuable connections in Hollywood: Nancy and Joel. Their passion for helping their Marquette community has inspired an influential network of engaged West Coast alumni.

 

Photo of Xi Sherry  ZhangSpirit of Marquette Award
Dr. Yi Sherry Zhang, Grad 鈥07

Brookfield, Wis.

A molecular biologist by training, Dr. Sherry Zhang also has entrepreneurship in her DNA. Her latest startup company, GenoPalate, combines genetic and nutrition analysis to offer insights for eating smart and healthy. It also combines Sherry鈥檚 expertise in human population genomics with her strong desire to help others.

 

American Orthodontics logoFriend of the University Award
American Orthodontics Corporation

Sheboygan, Wis.

Through innovative product development and a strong culture of serving others, American Orthodontics is dedicated to creating beautiful smiles. Its generous support of Marquette initiatives, says President Michael R. Lovell, is 鈥渃reating a legacy of caring and kindness that goes far beyond our university and students.鈥

 

See all of this year's award recipients.

About The Weekend

Nomination form

April 3, 2019
April 25 - 27, 2019

Each spring, 蜜桃影像 sets aside one special weekend to honor distinguished alumni from every college and school who represent the heart, soul and spirit of Marquette.


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