THE URSULA GENTILE LOWERRE OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

In November of 2006, Franklin University Switzerland’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to create the Ursula Gentile Lowerre Outstanding Service Award. This award was developed to recognize outstanding members of the alumni community for exemplary service to the University and for their enthusiastic leadership and support of its mission and goals. The award reflects the honor and credit that recipients bring to the University through their actions and contributions. Past award recipients include:

  • Claudia Figueredo ’95
  • John Steinbreder ’76
  • Jim Moore ’74
  • Sally Dodge ’65
  • Sheikh Hussein Al-Banawi ’76
  • Ned Lynch ’66
  • Meg Salyer ’74
  • India Howell ’76
  • Thomas Gould ’70
  • Rene Musech '11
  • Emily Boynton '09
  • Majda Dakkak '15
  • Conner Crawford ’12

Each year Franklin trustees, alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to submit nominations for the award.

The recipient of the 2024 Ursula Gentile Lowerre Outstanding Service Award is Richard K. Sussman '95.

2024 RECIPIENT

Richard SussmanRichard K. Sussman '95 awarded for his service

Richard K. Sussman '95 received the Ursula Gentile Lowerre Outstanding Alumni Service Award for his dedication to Franklin University. A member of the Alumni Council’s Former Alumni Trustees Honors Circle, Richard previously served as Alumni Trustee from 2005 to 2008, and remained a long-term member of the Alumni Council until 2018. During that time, he helped oversee the growth of advancement and alumni affairs, and capital projects. Richard also co-founded the Franklin College Western Advisory Group, the precursor to our current regional clubs, which helped to reengage alumni in the western United States.

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Eligibility

Only alumni of Franklin University Switzerland, or one of its predecessors (i.e. Fleming College) are eligible. Alumni and former Franklin staff/alumni must have graduated or departed from the University at least two years before being able to be nominated and previous winners cannot be re-nominated for a period of three years.

Current board members or current employees of the University are not eligible to receive the award.

Nominees shall have a proven record of exceptional service to Franklin University Switzerland as well as to their community.

 

Selection Process

After all nominations have been received, the awardee will be decided by an Award Selection Committee made up of a Franklin Trustee, Honorary Alumni Council member, two Alumni Council members, and an Advancement department representative.

Presentation

If an awardee is chosen (the award does not have to be given out each year), the person selected will be presented the award at the following May Commencement Ceremony. The awardee may apply for a travel stipend from the Alumni Council if necessary.

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