2013 Barry University Distinguished Alumni Awards

Saturday, November 16, 2013
6:00 – 10:00 pm

Hilton Miami Airport
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, Florida 33126

Join us as we honor Barry University's outstanding alumni for their distinguished professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the university.

The event begins with a chefs' contest and cocktail reception, featuring culinary creations from some of South Florida most talented chefs, followed by an exquisite three-course dinner and award ceremony.

Your participation supports the Barry University Scholarship Fund. You can help students benefit from a Barry education as they strive to become the distinguished alumni of the future. We look forward to seeing you at this celebration of excellence.

2013 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Recognizing alumni for professional achievement and contribution to society

Erbi Blanco-True, BPA '98
Senior Vice President and Director of Community Development
Great Florida Bank

Lourdes Cowgill, BA '65, PhD
President Emerita
Pine Crest School

The Honorable Alex Ferrer, BPS '83, JD
Host and Arbiter
"Judge Alex" Nationally Syndicated Courtroom Television Show

Michael D. Vaardahl, MS '95, DPM '98, FACFAS
Owner and Podiatrist
Foot & Ankle Center of Northern Colorado

2013 Rising Star Award Recipients

Recognizing exemplary alumni who have graduated in the past 10 years

LaCriscia Fowlkes, MS '07, MBA '07
Program Director
PACE Center for Girls - Miami

The Honorable Adam McGinnis, JD '05
Orange County Judge
Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida