Celebrating outstanding achievement and service, the Bates Alumni Council announces the recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards. These exceptional alumni have made significant contributions and achieved remarkable success, reflecting the very best of the Bates community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is truly inspiring to witness the profound impact our alumni are making in diverse fields and communities around the globe,” said Leah Elsmore \u201912, President of the Bates Alumni Council. “This year’s award recipients embody the core values instilled at Bates, and their dedication serves as a powerful reminder of the potential within our alumni network.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Alumni Community Service Award<\/a> is presented to Robin Waterman \u201985 in recognition of her distinguished leadership and unwavering commitment to serving underserved communities around the world through organizations such as Aurora Community Connect and Healing Waters International. Her work exemplifies Bates\u2019 core values of service and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The Alumni Professional Recognition Award<\/a> is presented to Dean Bragonier \u201995, founder of NoticeAbility, in recognition of his outstanding professional success and global impact on students with dyslexia, exemplifying the ideals and spirit of Bates College through his empowering work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The Bruce Stangle \u201970, P\u201996, GP\u201926<\/a> Award for Distinguished Service<\/a> to the Bates Community<\/a> is presented to Ann Clark Tucker \u201978, recognizing her extraordinary and long-standing volunteer leadership across advancement, admission, and the Center for Purposeful Work. Her impactful service, including her role as Practitioner-in-Residence and ongoing mentorship, has touched countless Bates individuals, embodying the spirit of the award established in Bruce Stangle’s honor.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The Sesquicentennial Prize<\/a> is awarded to Derek Anderson \u201985 for his significant academic achievement with the 2020 publication of “Improbable Voices: A History of the World Since 1450 Seen From 26 Unusual Perspectives.” This work, celebrating diverse perspectives and highlighting the value of liberal arts, embodies a core Bates value and reflects years of extensive research and collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The Distinguished Young Alumni Award<\/a> is presented to Nick Beati \u201920, recognizing his exceptional and impactful volunteer service to Bates in the few short years since his graduation. His outstanding contributions, particularly his leadership within the Purposeful Work Summer Internship program, have created valuable opportunities and guidance for fellow young Bates alumni.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Finally, the Helen A. Papaioanou \u201949 Distinguished Alumni Service Award<\/a> is bestowed upon Geri FitzGerald \u201975, honoring her decades of truly distinguished and extensive service to Bates College. Geri’s unwavering commitment and leadership across various volunteer roles, from Class Agent and reunion volunteer to Alumni Council and the Board of Trustees, exemplify the profound and lasting impact one alumna can have on the college and its students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The recipients will be honored at the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association during Reunion<\/a> on June 7, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Bates College.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlumni Professional Recognition Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Bruce Stangle \u201970, P\u201996, GP\u201926 Award for Distinguished Service to the Bates Community<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sesquicentennial Prize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Distinguished Young Alumni Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Helen A. Papaioanou \u201949 Distinguished Alumni Service Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n