Alumni Service Awards
The Villanova Law Alumni Association seeks nominations each year from all members of the Villanova Law community for its prestigious service awards. The Villanova Law Alumni Association Gerald Abraham Award for Service to Villanova University School of Law and the Villanova Law Alumni Association Award for Public Service are presented each year at the Association's Annual Awards Dinner, and on occasion, the St. Thomas of Villanova Award for Pro Bono Service. The Law Alumni Award for Pro Bono Service is presented each year at the Association's Third Year Brunch, honoring the graduating class.
Learn more about the awards and past recipients below. The Nomination deadline for the 2014 Gerald Abraham, VLAA Public Service and St. Thomas of Villanova Awards is November 30, 2013. For nomination guidelines and submission form, click here.
Awards
The Villanova Law Alumni Association Gerald Abraham Award for Service to Villanova University School of Law
This award recognizes outstanding service by alumni to their alma mater. It is presented to alumni who have exhibited outstanding leadership qualities and made significant contributions in time or otherwise to assist the Law School in fulfilling its mission and goals.
2010-2011 Paul A. Tufano '86
2009-2010 Joseph A. Tate '66
2008-2009 Stuart H. Savett '63
2007-2008 James L. McHugh '63
2006-2007 Doris Del Tosto Brogan '81
2005-2006 Kathleen M. Shay '77
2004-2005 J. Clayton Undercofler '66
2003-2004 Amb. David F. Girard-diCarlo '73
2002-2003 Norman J. Shachoy '61 & Patrick J. O'Connor '67
2001-2002 Arthur M. Goldberg '66, posthumously
2000-2001 Arthur J. Kania
1999-2000 Edward R. Murphy '67
The Villanova Law Alumni Association Award for Public Service
This award recognizes outstanding service by alumni to society, exemplifying the University's roots in the Catholic and Augustinian traditions. It is presented to alumni who have dedicated time and energy to the public welfare to ameliorate the lives of the less fortunate and society at large.
2010-2011 Ann S. Torregrossa '70
2009-2010 Sara L. Woods '00
2008-2009 Michael T. McDonnell, Jr. '61 & John P. Moses '71
2007-2008 Mark Schwartz '74
2006-2007 John P. Delaney, Jr. '81
2005-2006 Lt. Col. Keith A. Forkin, USMC '96
2004-2005 Frank P. Devine, III '73
2003-2004 Hon. Kathryn S. Lewis '76
2002-2003 Karen C. Buck '87
2001-2002 Frank P. Cervone '82
2000-2001 Louis W. Fryman '62
1999-2000 J. Michael Nolan, Jr. '75
St. Thomas of Villanova Award for Pro Bono Service
This award is presented to alumni of Villanova University School of Law who have performed exceptional pro bono work since graduation, exemplifying the ideals of this law school.
2007-2008 J. Gordon Cooney '84
2003-2004 Danielle E. Beckwith Lehman '01 & Jennifer J. Kramer '01
Law Award for Pro Bono Service
This award is given to the third-year student who has contributed the most meaningful pro bono service to those in need.
2010-2011 Leila C. Ayachi '11
2009-2010 Amy M. Yacorzynski '10
2008-2009 Sherry L. Coronas '09
2007-2008 Jordan M. Hyatt '08
2006-2007 Eileen F. Carroll '07
2005-2006 Sonia Lee '06
2004-2005 Kelli Babinecz Fiore '05 & Alex G. Isbell '05
2003-2004 Sarah E. Lavoie (Cox) '04
2002-2003 Lauren J. Amjed (Vidal) '03
2001-2002 Jodi L. Cordeiro '02
2000-2001 Matthew S. Heilman '01 & Kelly S. Sullivan (Urban) '01
1999-2000 Sara L. Woods '00
1998-1999 Alissa E. Halperin '99
