USC Volunteer Recognition Awards

Join the USC Alumni Association in honoring a group of dedicated Trojans at the USC Volunteer Recognition Awards.

September 11, 2020
via Zoom
12 PM – 1 PM

Registration will open in August. 

USC Alumni Association President’s Awards

The President’s Award recognizes the outstanding leadership contributions of a volunteer over the course of several years, which may include fulfillment of a formal leadership position and/or achievements in informal activities. Other factors considered are the volunteer’s overall record of service, loyalty, dedication, and contribution to the Trojan Family.

Congratulations to the 2020 President’s Award Honorees

Stephanie Paggi ’74, MS ’77, EdD ’90

Jill Stuart ’88

Garrick Tang ’96

Kevork Zoryan ’94

Widney Alumni House Awards

These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers through service to the Trojan Family. Important factors include a record of sustained volunteer service to a school or department at USC and relevant achievements during this service.

Congratulations to the 2020 Widney Alumni House Honorees

Martin Arreola ’18

Shad Ayoub MBA ’16

Ismael Bautista ’03

Susan Cannan ’79, MPA ’80

Rachel Clifford ’84

Audrey Cu ’04

Caroline Leach MA ’95

Anne Leisure ’85

Jason Lubin ’09

Shirine Partiyeli ’90

Volunteer Friend of the Year Award

This award is presented to a USC staff member for his or her work with USC volunteers, and recognizes outstanding contributions in the development and implementation of USC volunteer programs. The award encourages the effective, efficient and creative use of the university’s volunteer base by university staff. Eligibility criteria may include volunteer recruitment, training and recognition, leadership development, communications, marketing and programming. The satisfaction of volunteers impacted by the nominee is also considered.

Congratulations to the 2020 Friend of the Year

Tensie Taylor ME ’94
Associate Director, USC Black Alumni Association

Volunteer Organization of the Year Award

This is the only award given to a USC volunteer organization in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Trojan Family and the advancement of USC. Important achievements considered are organization formation, membership growth, retention and involvement, overall development, quality and creativity of programming, communications, successful fundraising initiatives, and leadership. The honoree organization demonstrably supports the overall mission of USC.

Congratulations to the 2020 Organization of the Year

USC Architectural Guild