Five Kean University alumni, including George Gilcrest of Mountainside, were honored on Sunday, April 23, at the Alumni Association’s annual Distinguished Alumni Award event held at the North Avenue Academic Building.
The recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award share a strong work ethic and an unwavering commitment to their communities. George Gilcrest ’70 of Mountainside received a Kean bachelor’s degree in secondary social studies and had a long career as an educator and youth mentor which included a Teacher of the Year award, before shifting his focus toward life as a special agent.
“I am always amazed by the caliber of our distinguished alumni each year, and this year was no exception,” said Kean University President Dawood Farahi, Ph.D. “They are leaders in business and their communities, each serving as shining examples of the quality education that is offered at Kean.”
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Kean alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have honored the legacy of excellence at the University. Recipients are accomplished in three distinct areas: professional achievement and career distinction; service to society; and service and support to Kean University. These areas reflect Kean’s core value: excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless services.
To see more details about this year’s recipients as well as past recipients, please visit www.keanalumni.org/distinguished-alumnilistings.
Kean University awarded Distinguished Alumni Awards to five individuals who have made
significant contributions to society, their professions at their alma mater.
(above l-r) Standing: Geraldine Ponto, Alumni Association President Edward Esposito ’69 ’72
MA, George Gilcrest, M. Ann Walko, Scott Schober; Bottom: Kean University President Dr.
Dawood Farahi and Caroline Jolly.
Photo credit: Patti Banks/Kean University.
(above) George Gilcrest was presented with his Distinguished Alumni award from Edward
Photo credit: Patti Banks/Kean University.
