Alumni Awards

We Want to Hear From You

Our Annual Alumni Awards are being hosted on Saturday, April 18th, 2026! Tickets are $50, and we encourage you to attend to support the following awards winners:

Alumni Citizenship Award: Frank Gaffeny ’12

Alumni Service to the College: Tom Greenfield ’10

Distinguished Alumni Entrepreneur: A & A Auto Body, Andy Stinson ’83 and Adam Stinson ’13

Outstanding Young Alumni: Danny Hernandez ’17 and ’19

Spirit of Alumni Achievement: Marty Christian ’91

Corporate Partner Award: Brubaker Inc.

Honorary Alumnus: Brian Hess

Legacy of Service: Scott Trower ’80

Lifetime Achievement Award: Warren Taylor ’79

One of the most important functions of the Alumni Association is recognizing the accomplishments of our alumni. We want your input! If you know a Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology graduate who has achieved outstanding success in their field, created a business venture or demonstrated strong commitment or service to the college, please complete and submit the Alumni Awards Nomination form below.

Nominations are reviewed by the Alumni Awards Committees. Award recipients are honored during an Alumni Awards Banquet.

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Awards

Spirit of Alumni Achievement Award

Awarded to a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology who has achieved outstanding success in their field, created a business venture, or demonstrated strong commitment or service to the college.

Alumni Service to the College Award

This award is to recognize an alumnus who has consistently demonstrated extraordinary commitment, dedication, leadership, and service to the advancement of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, the Foundation, or the Alumni Association.

Corporate Partner Award 

Awarded to a business or corporation that has demonstrated outstanding collaboration with Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Honorary Alumnus

This award is presented to an individual who is not a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology but gives their time, talent, and enthusiasm as if they were.

Distinguished Alumni Entrepreneur Award

This award honors a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology who has created a successful business venture, product, or service that demonstrates innovation and brings recognition to the College.

Alumni Citizenship Award 

Presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves in service to humanity by having performed significant voluntary service to their community beyond the call of business or professional duty.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award 

This award is presented to a recent graduate (within the past 15 years) who has demonstrated early career achievement.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award is given to a member of the Thaddeus Stevens College family who has achieved exceptional achievements in their professional lives and demonstrates personal integrity, leadership, ingenuity, and service to the College. It was established in 2023 to honor extraordinary accomplishments.

Special Notes:

• Nominee must have completed the required course work needed to graduate from Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology (except nominees for the Corporate Partner and Honorary Alumnus Awards).
• Current members of the Alumni Association or Foundation boards are excluded from nomination.
• Awards may not be given posthumously.
• If available, please submit the nominee’s current resume or curriculum vitae to the Alumni Office.