Citizens Board: Awards

Distinguished Service Award

Since 1997, the Citizens Board has annually honored individuals and organizations demonstrating exemplary service over many years to the University of Miami.

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  • Recipients of the Citizens Board Distinguished Service Award

    • 2023 - Ana VeigaMilton, B.S.E.E. ’87, J.D. ’93
    • 2022 - Eric T. Levin
    • 2021 - Alfred A. Bunge, M.B.A. '97
    • 2020 - Alex F. Vicencio, C.F.A.
    • 2019 - Richard A. Pollack, C.P.A., B.B.A. '75
    • 2018 - S. Samuel Hollander
    • 2017 - Adam E. Carlin, M.B.A. '94
    • 2016 - Stuart A. Miller, Esq.  
    • 2015 - Donna E. Shalala, Ph.D.
    • 2014 - Robert D. Rubin, Esq., J.D. '84
    • 2013 - Sergio M. Gonzalez
    • 2012 - Peggy M. Hollander
    • 2011 - Gordon R. Miller, M.D.
    • 2010 - Richard B. Bermont
    • 2010 - Dean C. Colson, Esq.
    • 2009 - Lee J. Osiason, Esq.
    • 2008 - Steven E. Chaykin, Esq.
    • 2007 - Donald Kubit, Esq.
    • 2006 - J. William Hipp, Ph.D.
    • 2005 - Lewis B. Freeman
    • 2004 - Luis Glaser, Ph.D.
    • 2003 - Jeannette Hausler, Esq.
    • 2002 - Clyde B. McCoy, Ph.D.
    • 2001 - Blank Family Foundation
    • 2000 - Edward T. Foote II, DLW
    • 1999 - Robert Paul, Esq.
    • 1998 - Karl Bishopric
    • 1997 - Albert H. Friedman

Joyce A. Galya Excellence Award

In 2009, the Citizens Board created an award in Joyce’s honor that is bestowed annually to a deserving recipient who best defines excellence and leadership within the Citizens Board. It is a difficult award to earn as it honors the person who meets the standard that Joyce set as the first recipient of this award. 

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  • Recipients of the Citizens Board Joyce A. Galya Excellence Award

    • 2023 - Charles J. Foschini, B.B.A. ’87, M.B.A. ’88, J.D. ’97
    • 2022 - Hector Tundidor, Jr., M.P.R.A. '05
    • 2021 - Gene C. Sulzberger, Esq., J.D. '91
    • 2020 - Bert de Armas
    • 2019 - Carlos G. Guzman B.B.A. '84
    • 2018 - Richard B. Bermont
    • 2017 - Alex F. Vicencio, CFA ®
    • 2016 - George L. Vergara, M.D.
    • 2015 - Richard A. Berkowitz, Esq., J.D. '81
    • 2014 - Lee J. Osiason, Esq.
    • 2013 - Fredric A. Hoffman, Esq.
    • 2012 - John C. Strickroot, Esq.
    • 2011 - Albert Vara, Jr., B.S.E.E. '79, M.S.E.E. '85
    • 2010 - Robert D. Rubin, Esq., J.D. '84
    • 2009 - Joyce A. Galya

Sebastian’s Up & Comer Award

Established in 2013, the Sebastian’s Up & Comer award recognizes a new member who very quickly integrates into the CB culture, embraces the friend and fundraising mission of the organization and actively participates in the many social and programming events throughout the CB year.

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  • Recipients of the Citizens Board Sebastian’s Up & Comer Award

    • 2023 - Raul A. Velarde, B.S.E.N.E. ’15, M.S.C.E. ’15
    • 2022 - Sara M. Hernandez
    • 2021 - Camila Cote, B.B.A. '94
    • 2020 - Nicola A. Gelormino, B.B.A. '05
    • 2019 - A. Rob Weaver, B.S.M.E. '08
    • 2018 - Ben Moscowicz
    • 2017 - Santiago J. Freire, B.B.A. '90, M.B.A. '92
    • 2016 - Lissette M. Exposito, B.S.N. '86
    • 2015 - Hector Tundidor, Jr., M.P.R.A. '05
    • 2014 - Kevin E. Packman, Esq., L.L.M.E. '02
    • 2013 - J. Leonard Sklawer