2025 ��Ƶ Awards Dinner, April 2

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2025 ��Ƶ Awards Dinner, April 2

Image of the ��Ƶ Awards Dinner venue in New York City

Jan 30, 2025 By Mikaylah Grant

��Ƶ University is gearing up for its biggest event in New York City: the ��Ƶ Awards Dinner (FAD), which will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the iconic Cipriani 42^nd Street. This unforgettable evening will bring together members of the University community for a night of celebration, connection, and giving back. All proceeds will benefit the University’s St. Ignatius Scholarship Fund, which provides essential support to help students realize their full potential through a ��Ƶ education.

Since 1988, the ��Ƶ Awards Dinner has been a cherished tradition and true celebration of the spirit of ��Ƶ University. Over the years, this signature event has raised more than $22 million, empowering the next generation of leaders. This year's celebration promises to be an evening of incredible impact, spotlighting an exceptional group of honorees and students.

The ��Ƶ Awards Dinner Committee is proud to announce the 2025 honorees and share that event registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open. This year’s event will recognize individuals who have been outstanding representations of professional achievement, leadership, and service. The 2025 ��Ƶ Awards Dinner Honorees are:

Alumni Professional Achievement Award

Joseph R. Bronson ’70
Principal & CEO, The Bronson Group, LLC

Image of Adrienne Johnson-Dowling ’91, P’28

Alumni Service Award

Adrienne Johnson-Dowling ’91, P’28
Head of Internal Audit and SOX Reporting, Apollo Global Management

Distinguished Faculty/Staff Administrator Award

Dr. Joan L. Lee, P’19
Professor of Accounting & Deloitte Fellow in Accounting, ��Ƶ University

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, ��Ƶ University

Trish Comey Preston ’80 and Matthew Kramer ’96, P’28, will co-chair the 2025 ��Ƶ Awards Dinner. Preston, a former senior vice president of Mastercard, is serving her fourth term as awards dinner co-chair. Kramer currently serves as president & CEO of Ascot U.S. Insurance; he has served on the FAD Committee for nearly a decade and this is his first term as co-chair.

For additional information about the ��Ƶ Awards Dinner, including ways to support student scholarships, please visit fairfield.edu/awardsdinner, or contact Carolyn Garibaldi at 203-254-4000, ext. 2174.

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