UB Alumni Achievement Awards

Congratulations 2023 Honorees!

We are excited to announce this year’s University at Buffalo Alumni Achievement Awards recipients. Awardees will be recognized on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 during UB Homecoming and Family Weekend.

An annual tradition, this award program is proudly presented by the UB Alumni Association to recognize outstanding alumni who demonstrate success in their careers, support the university, and give back to their communities.

The 2023 Honorees

Click on the photo of the honoree and see below to learn more about their accomplishments.

Samuel P. Capen Award
8/31/23
Roberta A. Stevens, MLS ’74, BA ’70
Walter P. Cooke Community Leadership Award
8/28/23
Esther Annan, MSW ’06, BA ’04
Clifford C. Furnas Memorial Award
8/28/23
Roosevelt Thedford, PhD ’73, MA ’62
George W. Thorn Award
9/21/23
Kimberley S. Ennis, MS ’07, BS ’05
Philip B. Wels Outstanding Service Award
8/28/23
Rita M. Andolina, MSW ’88, BA ’80
International Distinguished Alumni Award
8/28/23
Laura X. J. Shen, MBA ’04

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The following individuals have been selected by each academic unit to receive a distinguished alumni award. Click on the photo of the recipient and see below to learn more about their achievements.