2021-2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually by each of RIT’s nine colleges, the School of Individualized Study, and the Graduate School to alumni who have performed at the highest levels of their profession or who have contributed to the advancement and leadership of civic, philanthropic, or service organizations. It is the highest award an RIT college can bestow upon its alumni. The 2021-2022 recipients were honored during presentations throughout the spring semester.
Meet the honorees:
Erin Sarofsky, College of Art and Design
Jason Aymerich, College of Engineering Technology
Ted Van Horne, College of Health Sciences and Technology
Kristine I. Simmons, College of Liberal Arts
Laurie E. Axelrod, College of Science
Franklyn Athias, Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
Robert Spina, Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Christine Sun Kim, National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Hope Drummond, Saunders College of Business
Jean-Marc (J.M.) Allain, School of Individualized Study
Bal and Anita Dixit honored as Outstanding Alumni
Sudhakar G. “Bal” Dixit ’74 (MBA) and his wife, Anita ’91 (career and human resource development), were honored for their ongoing support of the university and career achievements with the 2021-2022 Outstanding Alumni award—the highest honor bestowed upon alumni in recognition of service to RIT and its growth. Read more >
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