2022 Award Honorees Announced

 

SYA alumni, faculty and others make amazing things happen in the world.

The SYA Awards Committee, led by Trustee Allison Temple Bacon ES’81, is pleased to announce this year's award recipients: Cheo Hodari Coker ES'89 (SYA Distinguished Alumni Award) and Margaret Conklin FR'74 (The Stephen M. Foster ES'65 Exemplary Service Award). She said, "The Board of Trustees enthusiastically and unanimously voted for Cheo and Margaret as this year's recipients of their respective awards. It was a pleasure to see such a strong group of nominees. We hope you will consider joining in nominating future recipients."

President Tom Hassan remarked, "Both Cheo and Margaret exemplify the attributes of their respective awards and we are proud to honor each by celebrating their work and commitment in making a difference in their professions, in their communities and the world."

READ the announcement on Cheo Hodari Coker ES'89
READ the announcement on Margaret Conklin FR'74
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