Alumni Engagement Award (formerly Distinguished Alumni Service) 

Recognizes alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and engagement with SNHU, fostering a strong alumni community and advancing the university's mission. 

Michael Yotts ’07 - 2026 SNHU Alumni Engagement Award Recipient 

Michael Yotts has been a dedicated advocate for SNHU for nearly two decades. Since graduating in 2007, he has supported the university through volunteer leadership, mentorship, philanthropy, and service in alumni governance. His involvement has helped strengthen alumni engagement, create meaningful connections between alumni and students, and support programs and initiatives that continue to benefit the SNHU community. Michael’s long-standing commitment reflects the lasting impact alumni can have when they stay connected and give back.

Past Recipients

2024 - Becca Harris '13
2024 -  Dr. Amanda Dolan 13MEd ’20EdD
2023 - Kibar Moussoba '06 '08G
2023 - Matt Sharp '04 '06G
2023 - Tim Gerardi '04   
2022 - Connie Herbert*
2022 - Ed Daniels* 
2022 - Jennifer Kidwell '91 '16G
2021 - Helena Iaquinta
2021 - Polly St. Hilaire '76 '84MBA
2020 - Dr. Jeff Penta '05 '08MBA '11G
2019 - Dr. Heather Lorenz '98G
2019 - Wade Philbrick '85
2018 - Nick Brattan '76
2017 - Elizabeth (Goff) LaClair '08 '10G
2017 - Wayne E. Robinson '81
2016 - Dr. Stephen Painchaud
2015 - Tiff (Lyon) Fifer '00 '02G
2014 - Neil Donahue '82
2013 - Karin Caruso '82
2012 - Craig '80 & Mary '79 Ahlquist
2011 - Dr. Burton S. Kaliski*
2010 - John J. Rainone '85
2009 - C. Richard Erskine*
2008 - Robert P. Schiavoni '72
2007 - Linda Hicks '94
2006 - David H. Bellman '92
2005 - Rob Grenus '87
2004 - Norton (Tuffy) Phelps '85
2002 - Joseph Panaro '72
2001 - Bianca Holm
2000 - Janice (Somers) Fitzpatrick '93
1999 - Paula Riegel '87 '92
1998 - Dr. Richard A. Gustafson
1997 - Douglas Blais '88 '90MBA
1996 - Peter Perich '76 '85G
1995 - Rene LeClerc '71
1993 - Dorothy S. Rogers *
1992 - Dr. George Larkin*
1991 - Michael DeBlasi '70
1990 - Dale (Plavnicky) Trombley '83
1989 - Bill S. Green Esquire - Honorary '76 *
1988 - Thomas Space '74
1987 - Dr. Gertrude Shapiro - Honorary '71 *
1986 - Russell Pelletier '70
1985 - Michael Brody '73*
1984 - Robert Morine '71 *
1983 - Maurice Raymond '70
1982 - David Myler '69
1981 - Richard Courtemanche '73
1980 - Dr. Christos Papoutsy '57
1979 - Kenneth Preve '70 *

*denotes deceased honorees

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