Fairfield Awards Dinner

Benefiting Scholarships at Fairfield University

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Cipriani 42nd Street

Thank you!

Congratulations to our honorees and thank you for joining and supporting us on April 12, 2023 for the annual Fairfield Awards Dinner to benefit scholarships at Fairfield University.

More than $1.35 million raised...

Generous Fairfield community members and corporate sponsors exceeded expectations and the fundraising goal of $1,000,000, making this the most successful Fairfield Awards Dinner in our history.

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About

Since 1988, the Fairfield Awards Dinner has raised more than $20 million for the Alumni Multicultural Scholarship Fund and other scholarships to help students realize their full potential through a Fairfield education, regardless of economic or social barriers. This fall, 18 students received awards—an average of nearly $31,000 each—from this fund.

The Awards Dinner also honors the achievements and volunteer service of alumni, parents, faculty, and staff.
2023 Awards Dinner Committee

Co-Chairs

  • Adrienne A. Johnson ’91, Apollo Global Management
  • Trish Comey Preston ’80, Retired, Mastercard International

Committee

  • Corrine E. Baliga '18, JP Morgan Chase & Co.
  • Robert Berchem, Esq. '62, P'92, Berchem Moses P.C.
  • Jessica L. Baehr '04, MBA'11, Equitable
  • Nick M. Benaquista '05, MasterCard International
  • Kara A. Brady '15, MS'16, Summit Rock Advisors
  • Robert Z. Brandy '15, Offit Kurman, P.A.
  • Chuck F. Burke, Jr. '01, Morgan Stanley
  • Courtney F. Chin '09, UBS
  • Tom Clements '09, Meridian Risk Management
  • Xavier C. Cole '20, Lazard Asset Management LLC
  • Meaghan P. Conlon '16, MFA'19, Preqin
  • John K. Courtmanche '88, Johns Hopkins University
  • Marc D'Angelillio '06, BNY Mellon Pershing
  • Zoe T. Ferranti '17, The Knot Worldwide
  • Jordan J. Freeman '13, The Hughes Firm
  • Cara M. Gibbons '18, Northwell Health
  • Chris J. Gradel '06, Six One Commodities LLC
  • Michael S. Guarnieri '84, Retired, GE
  • Kevin Guinan '95, Chubb & Son
  • Craig W. Hanrahan '89, CHUBB
  • James P. Keenan '11, JP Morgan Chase & Co
  • James M. Knopf '16, Motor Parts Group
  • Matthew C. Kramer '96, US Insurance at Ascot Group
  • Tracy Lai MBA'11, LYSTAR Group
  • Bryan L. LeClerc, Esq. '84, Berchem Moses P.C.
  • Andrew S. Leone '17, Piper Sandler Companies
  • Anthony J. Luongo '96, MBA'03, P'24, Morgan Stanley
  • Scott M. Malone '97, Macquarie Capital
  • John J. Manganiello '97, Accelerate Partners
  • Julio A. Martinez '07, Osterman & Company. Inc.
  • Anif I. McDonald '16, Xaverian Brothers High School
  • Matthew C. McLaughlin '89, P'25, Fox Station Sales Inc.
  • Claretta S. Mills '16, Boy Scouts of America
  • Stephen P. Neugebauer '15, HelloFresh
  • Winnie A. O'Keefe, P'26,'23, Whimsie Luxury Travel
  • John R. O’Neill '71, P'08, Long Ridge Road Partners, LLC
  • Dominic J. Paolino '14, Accenture
  • John G. Phelan Jr. '89, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
  • Claudele Pierre '14, Batska Consulting Group
  • John M. Sweeney '94, Oaktree Capital Management, LP

2023 Honorees

Alumni Professional Achievement Award

Andrew J. McMahon ’89, P’19,’13

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Alumni Service Award

Shannon Siwinski ’92, P’16

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Distinguished Faculty/Administrator Award

Philip J. Lane, PhD, P’10

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Parent Leadership Award

John Thompson III and Monica Moore Thompson, P’23

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Honorary Alumnus Award

Deacon Patrick Toole

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2023 Awards Dinner Student Speaker

Kwahmyre Barbour ’23

Why Giving Matters

We create scholars and leaders. But mostly, we create change. At Fairfield 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.

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About the Alumni Multicultural Scholarship Fund

Since 1995, more than $9.4 million has been awarded from the Alumni Multicultural Scholarship Fund, primarily supported through the proceeds of the Fairfield Awards Dinner. In total, 998 scholarships have been awarded to 264 distinct individuals.

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Scholarships Awarded

264

Distinct number of individuals have received this scholarship

Meet Three of Our Scholars


About the Venue

For the second time, Fairfield University will be hosting the Fairfield Awards Dinner at the historic Cipriani 42nd St. Conveniently located in the heart of Manhattan, this Italian Renaissance inspired masterpiece showcases towering marble columns, soaring ceilings, magnificent inlaid floors and glorious chandeliers.

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2023 Awards Dinner Sponsors

Thank you to our 2023 Awards Dinner Sponsors!

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