The Alumni Association is proud to recognize these 12 outstanding alumni and students, who are making a difference in the world and at Drexel. Click a name to read more about each recipient and find out why they are so deserving of this special recognition.

Golden Dragon Society Award

• Robert "Bob" Byers
  BS 1965 business administration
  Honorary Degree 2002
  Trustee
• Fred Crotchfelt
  BS 1965 business administration
  MBA 1966 business administration

Silver Dragon Society Award

• Jeff Lisinicchia
  BS 1990 accounting
• Deanna Schaffer
  AS 1990 nursing
  BS 1992 nursing
  MS 1992 nursing

Alumni Entrepreneur Award

• Eugene Muller
  MS 1984 technical and science communication

Service to Community Award

• Ronald Smith
  PhD 1985 materials engineering

Service to Profession Award

• Norman R. Smith, EdD
  BS 1969 business administration
  MBA 1971 business administration

Special Distinction Award

• None awarded

Young Alumni Entrepreneur Award

• Eric Hahn
  BS 2011 music industry

Young Alumni Distinguished Service Award

• Dean O'Brien
  MBA 2012 business administration

Emerging Leader Award

• Mark Gress
  BS 2006 sports management
  MS 2012 teaching, learning, and curriculum

Outstanding Student Awards

• Andrew DeMaio
  Class of 2016, BS nursing


• Katherine Van Aken
  Class of 2016, PhD materials science and engineering