2026 Alumni of the Year Awards
The following graduates have distinguished themselves in service to Saint Michael’s College. For their selfless acts of volunteerism in support of their alma mater they have been named 2026 Alumni of the Year by the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors. Each alum will be presented with their award at our Purple and Gold Award Ceremony held on June 6th.
If you would like to nominate someone for future recognition please email alumni@smcvt.edu or contact Stephanie Snell, Director of Alumni and Family Engagement at ssnell2@smcvt.edu.
Senator Patrick ’61 and Marcelle Leahy
Fr. Michael Cronogue Award for Service
Donald R. Dion, Jr. ’76
Alumnus of the Year
Grace Hoefig ’81
Alumna of the Year
Rev. Brian J. Cummings, S.S.E. ’86
Alumnus of the Year
Suzanne Prentiss ’86, P’19
Alumna of the Year
Jerome P. Monachino ’91, M’97, P’22, P’25
Alumnus of the Year
Suzanne M. Bette ’01
Alumna of the Year
Jessie Anderson ’21
Young Alumna of the Year
Andrew R. McElroy ’71
Golden Knight Ambassador