One of the most important functions of the Board is to recognize the contributions
of distinguished alumni, faculty members and members of the CC community
to the betterment of society and to the enhancement of the College and its
mission. The Alumni Association Board acknowledges these alumni and staff
members through three awards given at Homecoming. Submit
a nomination.
2008 Recipients
The Louis T. Benezet Award recognizes outstanding achievement
in one's chosen field, excellence through unusual success or contribution,
innovation or research that has advanced a profession or a cause, and/or
extraordinary contributions and achievements that have improved people's
lives and exemplify the values of a liberal arts education. These attributes
characterized the important contributions of Louis T. Benezet, president
of Colorado College, 1955-1963.
There were three Benezet Award recipients in 2008: MAX MORATH '48, the ragtime pianist who resurrected the art; BONNIE TIMMONS '73, an award winning artist/illustrator whose work has been featured in The New York Times and Fortune 500 advertising campaigns; and DR. TERRY WINOGRAD '66, known within the philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence fields for his work on natural language.
The Lloyd E. Worner Award recognizes outstanding
loyalty, service and generosity to the college as evidenced by continuing
concern and support for students and the quality of teaching and learning,
as well as the general well-being and future excellence of the institution.
These attributes characterized the many years of service and effective
contributions of Lloyd E. Worner, Class of 1942, who served as a faculty
member, dean and ultimately president of Colorado College (1964-1981).
ED GOLDSTEIN '79, president of the Alumni Association Board 1999-2001, received the Worner Award in 2008.
The Gresham Riley Award recognizes faculty and
staff who have made a significant difference to the Colorado College community
through outstanding service, commitment and accomplishment. The continuing
concern for and support of students and alumni demonstrated by such individuals
ensure the general well-being and future excellence of the college. These
accomplishments exemplify the important contributions made by Gresham
Riley, the tenth president of Colorado College, 1981-1992.
The Alumni Association will presented the 2008 Riley Award to DIANE BROWN BENNINGHOFF '68, director of Alumni Relations from 1985-2004 now current assistant vice president for Advancement, and music Professor, MICHAEL GRACE '63, acting president of Colorado College 1992-1993.
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