Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Outstanding Service Award is presented to a past or present member of the faculty, staff, alumni, or friend of the University. The recipient should exhibit exemplary service to Franklin Pierce University with strong characteristics of leadership, commitment, and influence on programs and/or activities at the University.

The Frank S. DiPietro Entrepreneurship Award honors an alumnus/a entrepreneur who has successfully created a business or initiative. The award recipient should support Franklin Pierce through contributions whether financial or in time/volunteerism. The award is named in honor of the founding President of Franklin Pierce, Frank S. DiPietro.

The Power of the Raven is awarded to an alumnus/a whose participation in alumni activities is worthy of recognition. The recipient will have demonstrated characteristics of leadership, creativity, and commitment that have had a positive effect on the advancement of alumni relations at the University.

The Richard (Rick) Falconi ’69 Lifetime Alumni Volunteer Award is to recognize alumni of Franklin Pierce University who have been identified by their peers as having consistently excelled in their efforts, demonstrated integrity, and epitomized a strong volunteer commitment to the mission and values of Franklin Pierce University. This award is to honor deceased alumni who exhibited exemplary achievement in, outstanding support of, and excellence in service to the institution.