Alumni awards at JCC
The Distinguished Alumnus and Nurse of Distinction awards honor accomplished alumni who uphold Jamestown Community College’s tradition of excellence through personal accomplishment, professional achievement, or humanitarian service.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the Alumni Association’s highest honor, presented since 1980. It is given at commencement in the hopes of inspiring graduating alumni.
2023: Hon. John L. LaMancuso, Sr. | Scott Kindberg | Eric Jones | David Koebelin
2022: Colin Kremer 2005 | Jonathan O'Brian 1985 | Ricky Whitney 1975
2021: Eric Arnone 2003 | Christie Brook 2006 | Katie Russo 1992
2019/2020: Cheri Foti 1976
2018: Kyle Baglia 2008 | Rebecca Nystrom 1975 | Jesse Gugino 2005
2017: David Leathers 1983 | Theo Collins 2009
2016: Faith Donald, Ph.D. 1975 | Jessica Goodell 2007 | Douglas Warn, MSW 1979
2015: Sharon Hamilton 1989 | Dr. Carol S. Johnson 1965 | Scott Kruse 1985 | Marjorie McIntosh 1998 | Ebrahim Randeree 1988
2014: Joshua Harris 1998 | Felix Muzza 1972 | Patricia Phillips | Brenda Freeman Sawyer 1993
2013: Anita C. Moore 1997 | Daniel Josephson 1977
2012: William R. Johnston 1970, 1989 | Darren M. Williams 1990
2011: Natalie Merchant 1983 | Daniel A. Powers 1984 | Dominic P. Rogers 1991 | Kevin A. Saff 1985
2010: Gard J. Clark '81 | Brian Mallory 1983 | Larry A. Penman 2004 | Stephen J. Riczker 1982
2009: Dr. Gail O. Mellow 1973 | Charles C. Nazzaro 1975 | Carol L. O’Connell 1979 | Dr. Glenn H. Utter 1963
2008: Dr. Kurtis A. Fletcher 1984 | Maureen Kohl 1988, 1994 | Jennifer Brinkley Powell 1982 | Lanny R. Sheffield 1970 | Meme Yanetsko 1988
2007: Melvin L. Feather 1966 | Dr. Gregory E. Leonard 1969 | Dennis Pezzimenti 1989 | Dr. Gerard J. Puccio 1982, 1983
2006: William Gordon 1967 | John Hanigan 1982 | Karen Perrigo 1979 | Joanne Sorensen 1983
2005: Hermes Ames 1970 | Jerry Burrell 1982 | Dr. Clifford Coppersmith 1984 | Deneen L. Hernandez 1984 | Dr. Leonard Popyack 1983
2004: Kevin Kochersberger 1981 | Jeffrey Kroon 1979 | Amber McLarney-Vesotski 1996 | Maureen Schmidt
2003: Brian Bogey 1967 | Joel Klein 1983 | Joann McAndrew 1988
2002: Wendy Larson Loggia 1987 | Bradley C. Van Riper 1978
2001: John M. LaMancuso, M.D. 1973 | William L. Parment 1980 | Samuel Teresi 1980
2000: Nelson J. Garifi 1977 | Donald L. Hoyt 1959 | Shannon Masterson-Kendrick 1981
1999: Susan C. Carlson 1964 | William R. MacLaughlin 1975
1998: Kevin R. Fuscus 1983 | L. Scott Schultz 1972
1997: Joseph A. Gerace 1979 | Gary R. Lynn 1969
1996: Stephanie Morrill 1991 | Sandra Schifano 1977 | The Sinatra Family | Charles Sinatra 1959 | Joseph Sinatra 1983 | Diane Switzer 1975 | Shelly Taylor 1980
1995: Thomas A. Erlandson 1960 | Lucinda M. Lamb 1973
1994: Peter M. Cala 1968 | Dennis C. Webster 1974
1993: Roger Lexell 1964
1992: Thomas Benson 1975 | Lawrence H. Igarashi 1968
1991: Elizabeth A. Lenna 1973 | Terry R. Schultz 1970
1990: Daniel A. Johnson 1972 | Mary Jo Lattimore-Young 1977
1989: Michael N. Guzzardo, M.D. 1974 | Kathleen Hayes Sugarman 1974
1988: Natalie Marker 1976 | Jacqueline Vincent 1974
1980: Jacqueline Darroch 1966 | Frederica H. Dunn 1962 | Carol Lorenc 1970 | Donald L. Nelson 1964 | Jeanne M. Pugh 1965 | Finis H. Southworth 1966
Nurse of Distinction Award
Given every two years, this award is presented to an alumnus of the JCC nursing program. It honors those who have exemplified the qualities of an ideal nurse and a deep commitment to excellence in patient care.
2016
- Charlotte Behen, '10
- Melanie Luther-Shay, '77, '80
- Deb McMillen, '95
- Michele Orcutt, '03
- April Pettit, '10
- Dawn Pickett, '07
- Rebecca Tyler, '80
- Jody Shely, '97
2015
- Allen Arnold, '07
- Mary Kay Bocciolatt, '81
- Amy Jo Caldwell, '07
- Tina Gould, '07
- John Hallberg, '07
- Mary Jo Foti-House, '94
- Erin Lobb, '05
- Deborah Oyer, '02
- Tammy Sheeley, '10
- Edna Stercula, '79
- Melody Stuckey, '84
2014
- Susan Ball, '81
- Alicia Feinen, '90
- Laura Josephson, '80
- Margaret Kelwaski, '72
- Beth McCullough, '06
- Karen McGovern-Graham, '07
- Heather Mendell, '10
- Francesca Parry, '11
- Valerie VanTassel, '08
- Deirdre Welling, '07
- Cheryl Wier, '06
- Jackie Zentz, '06
2012
- Ann Burke, '04
- Julianne Creed, '03
- Mary Degnan, '01
- Michele Deuble, '02
- Valerie Dunshie, '98
- Laurie Fenton, '06
- Roger Johnson, '11
- Karen Larsen, '03
- Anita Moore, '97
- Karen Myschisin, '04
- Adrianne Rounds, '81
- Ann Whippo, '10
- Michelle Whitman, '11
2011
- Terry Anderson, '97
- Brenda Baer, '06
- Linda Chase, '89
- Lisa Eckstrom, '80
- Marcus Edwards, '80
- Lisa Karalus, '94
- Dawn Keefer, '93
- John Nuzzo, '80
- Cherie Ohls, '98
- Denise Schmelzinger, '79
- 79 Angela Stone, '98
- Danielle Tatlow, '06
- Kathy Taydus, '84
- Lon Wallschlaeger, '83
- Sharon Walters, '04
- Kelly Wittenbrook, '06
2010
- Lori Button, '83
- Kathy Dillenburg, '06
- Debbie Flasher, '99
- Valerie Furman, '94
- Phil Lawrie, '06
- Deborah Parker, '77
- Constance Renzi, '89
- Rebecca Sharp-McMillen, '05
- Kathleen Perkins, '91
- Kelly Whitver, '95
2009
- Heather Burrell, '96
- Andrea Carlson, '98
- Jill Delaney, '89
- Jacquie Glendinning, '91
- Caprece McDunn, '80
- Lori Meacham, '00
- Melissa Milks, '87
- Mary Porter, '93
- Judith Scott, '84
- Shane Stanley, '04
- Therese Tilling, '88
- Tod Warner, '94
- Robert Westfall, '96
2008
- Charity Carris, '02
- Jayme Covert, '91
- Peggy Elofson, '74
- Kari Jennings, '04
- Joseph Jurczak, '97
- Julie Kenyon, '04
- Jennifer Middaugh, '03
- Laura Moss, '86
- Paula Platko, '92
- Rene Prechtl, '84
- Teresa Sanders, '95
- Peter Schillinger, '75
- Barbara VanRensselaer, '01
- Maurine Winne, '04
2007
- Wendy Beckerink, '97
- Trudy Bloomquist, '95
- Lori Crosby, '83
- David Eaker, '78
- Denise Fish, '84
- Catherine Gugino, '98
- Tricia Johnson, '96
- Daniel Keefe, '74
- Barbara Matson, '95
- Lucy McCarthy, '96
- Jessica McGuigan, '01
- Kimberly Seabolt, '06
2006
- Cherie Anderson, '95
- Jeffrey Chase, '96
- Vivian Cressley, '83
- Pamela Faso, '72
- Michelle Johnson-Anderson, '81
- Walter Keim, '99
- Margaret Kelwaski, '72
- Sharon O'Neill, '79
- Cpt. Sherry Kay Ribbing, '95
- Joanne Sorenson, '83
- Carla Stringer, '74
2005
- Carol Anderson, '75
- Lynn Banes, '91
- Barbara A. Blair, '75
- Kaycee A. Crow, '80
- Debbie Knier, 89
- Diane Leone, 77
- Cindy Scanlon, '97
- Tracey Sleeman, '82
- Connie J. Tonger, '81
- Janet Vanstrom, '82
- Lawrence J. Wilcox, '95
2003
- Sandra Gilebarto, '94
- Renee Benz Hansen, '96
- Teresa Harding, '96
- Elaine Hoglin, '76
- Maria Hollamby, '89
- Sylvia Issler, '75
- David Linder, '98
- Darlene Mackey, '79
- Virginia McGraw, '79
- Mary Sue Pawlak, '73
- Maureen Schmidt, '95
- Georgianna Timmerman, '93
- James Tomasone, '89
- Patricia Vleminckx, '74
- Colleen Wilson, '01
2002
- Carol Bell, '79
- Deborah Bergey, '76
- Ruth Booth, '88
- Owen Carr, '83
- Mary Degnan, '91
- Cynthia Diamond, '67
- Susan Erick, '78
- Rebekah Malone, '84
- Mary Mascaro, '84
- Pamela Nordin, '81
- Katherine Snow, '92
- Debbie Tamilin, '72
- Linda Walters, '84
- Karen Zobel, '89
2001
- Dawn Babbage, '83
- Germaine Eklum, '70
- Sandra Farley, '87
- Patricia Forbes, '66
- LouAnn Gleason, '96
- Teresa Haglund, '95
- Kathleen Horner, '67
- Jackie Jackson, '66
- Holly Kennedy, '88
- Kathryn Mabey, '91
- Laura Moss, '96
- Sheryl Polito, '93
- Krista Roller, '96
- Mary Ellen Ross, '94
- Therese Swanson, '88
- Carrie Wolfgang