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Fairfield University to Honor Community Leaders and Support Scholarships at 2025 Awards Dinner

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By Mikaylah Grant

Fairfield University’s annual Awards Dinner in New York City will benefit student scholarships and honor outstanding alumni and community members.

Fairfield University is gearing up for its biggest event in New York City: the Fairfield Awards Dinner (FAD), which will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the iconic Cipriani 42ND 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 Fairfield education.

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

The Fairfield 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 Fairfield Awards Dinner Honorees are:

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Alumni Professional Achievement Award

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

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Alumni Service Award

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

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Distinguished Faculty/Staff Administrator Award

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

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Family Leadership Award

The O’Keefe and Butala 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

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Special Recognition

Jacqueline S. Kane ’87
Former Field Hockey Head Coach, Fairfield University

Trish Comey Preston ’80 and Matthew Kramer ’96, P’28, will co-chair the Fairfield Awards Dinner together. Preston is the former Senior Vice President of Mastercard, and is serving her fourth term as an 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 serving as an Awards Dinner co-chair.

For additional information about the Fairfield 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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