¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Awards Dinner
Benefiting Scholarships at ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Cipriani 42nd Street
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More than $1.418 million raised in 2024...
Generous ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ community members and corporate sponsors exceeded expectations and the fundraising goal of $1,000,000, making 2024 one of the most successful ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Awards Dinner in our history.
About
Since 1988, the ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ Awards Dinner has raised more than $22 million for scholarships to help students realize their full potential through a ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ education, regardless of economic or social barriers.The Awards Dinner also honors the achievements and volunteer service of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff.
2025 Awards Dinner Committee
Co-Chairs
Committee
2025 Awards Dinner Emcee
Chris Miles ’03
With over 15 years of experience as a sports anchor, reporter and host, Miles has covered almost every major sporting event, including the Final Four, College Football National Championship, and multiple Super Bowls. Miles has worked in seven different markets, and has covered the full gamut of sports from Nascar to the PGA and (his personal favorites) the NBA & MLB. Currently he works in Atlanta as a host & play-by-play expert for NBA TV.
2025 Honorees
Family Leadership Award
The Butala and O’Keefe Families
Robert ’55 (Posthumous) and Maureen O’Keefe, P’84
Patrick and Karen (Occhipinti) O’Keefe ’84, P’15
Mary and John Butala, P’20
Joseph and Wendy O’Keefe, P’27
Special Recognition
Jacqueline S. Kane ’87
Former Field Hockey Head Coach, ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University
Why Giving Matters
We create scholars and leaders. But mostly, we create change. At ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ University, we are driven by our Jesuit roots to act on needs greater than our own—to seek out opportunities, to make the world a better place, to put our plans into action. We are committed to providing each and every student with a strong, exemplary academic experience. We’re also committed to making this experience as accessible to as many bright, driven students as possible so they’ll have a better shot at making a real difference in the world. We hope you share this mission and that you’ll help us bring it to life. In fact, our vision is dependent on your generosity.
About the St. Ignatius Scholarship Fund
To meet the growing demand for a ¼â½ÐÊÓƵ education, we are committed to expanding access and opportunities for talented, ambitious students from all backgrounds. This includes increased funding with a focus on first-generation students, and those with high financial need across broader geographies. These efforts enhance our community and reinforce our leadership in providing impactful and outcomes-focused educational opportunities.
1,000+
Scholarships Awarded
283
Distinct number of individuals have received this scholarship
