Distinguished Alumni Awards
Since 2007, Distinguished Alumni Awards have been presented to select Barry graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions and community, and who consistently demonstrate Barry's Core Commitments of Knowledge and Truth; Inclusive Community, Social Justice, and Collaborative Service through their daily lives.
2020 Distinguished Alumni Honorees
Matthew J. Allen, BS ’87
EVP and COO, The Related Group
Alice Parmelee Burch, BSN '82
Vice Mayor
Village of Miami Shores
Thomas H. Leeder, Esq., JD '03
Attorney
The Leeder Law Firm
Dr. Carmen Blanco Marinelli, BA '76
Adjunct Professor
Nova Southeastern University
Anthony Palmieri, JD '10
Deputy Inspector General
Clerk & Comptroller, Palm Beach County
Jennifer Boyd-Pugh, BS '94, MS' 01
Vice President for University Administration
Barry University
Elizabeth Ricci, BS '96
Attorney
Rambana & Ricci, PLLC
Paul G. Van Buskirk, MS '02, PhD '06
Chairman of the Board
Metro Forecasting Models
2020 Distinguished Alumni - Rising Star Honorees
Joseph P. Caiazzo, BA' 09
Political Consultant/Advisor
Vanessa Viadero, BA' 11
Director of Marketing
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa