

In addition to receiving the “Businesswoman of the Year” award, Finn was also named part of Buffalo Business First’s Power 200 Women list, which recognizes a group of female difference-makers whose talent and influence fuel economic, social, and cultural growth within the Western New York region. I share this award with all Women of Influence awardees, as we all strive for the same goal: to create positive change in Western New York.” “I’ve been in business for a long time, and the past 18 months have been especially difficult for many businesses in our community. “I am truly honored to be recognized by Buffalo Business First as its ‘Businesswoman of the Year,’” said Finn. She will be formally recognized at the 15th annual “Women of Influence” event in late September along with other award winners. Finn was selected by a panel of former Buffalo Business First award winners. Known as the publication’s highest honor for women in business, this distinction annually recognizes the business acumen and community spirit of a female whose notable contributions to Western New York made a positive difference in the area.

Ruby Faculty Appreciation Award for outstanding leadership and service with distinction.Lynne Marie Finn, President and CEO of Broadleaf Results, was recently recognized by Buffalo Business First as the 2021 “Businesswoman of the Year.” Matthew Carnes, S.J., of Washington, DC, will receive the James S. Reynolds Young Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and service of a Georgetown undergraduate alumnus prior to his or her 15th reunion year. M.P.H., of New Hope, PA, will receive the William G. Alolod, of Philadelphia, PA, and Christina M. Okamoto, of Washington, DC, and Jeffrey Rothschild, of New York, NY, will receive the 1820 Graduate Award for outstanding leadership and service by graduate alumni to their alma mater. Gadson, a native of Chesapeake, VA, Rebecca Welsh O'Connor, of Atlanta, GA, Geoffrey W. Williamsof Washington, DC will all receive the William Gaston Alumni Award, named for Georgetown's first student, which recognizes outstanding service by undergraduate alumni, who have exhibited leadership across many activities such as alumni clubs, class programs or participation in other university activities Alvaro Madrigal Alvarez, of Seattle, WA, Elizabeth Eisenstein, of Boston, MA, Lucy Rooney Kapples, of Boston, MA, and Michael F.Panarelli, M.D., of New York, NY, will receive the Founders Alumni Award, named for the founders of the Georgetown University School of Medicine and conferred upon alumni whose dedication to the medical school has been remarkable Farrell, M.D., of Bethesda, MD, and Joseph F. Bakios, D.D.S., of Portsmouth, RI, will receive the Apollonian Alumni Award for demonstrated exceptional efforts on behalf of the alumni of the School of Dentistry The GUAA's Board of Governors selected the following honorees: "This year's honorees have strengthened our Georgetown community through their extraordinary contributions and unflagging service to alma mater." "We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our most dedicated alumni leaders," said Julia Farr, Executive Director, Georgetown University Alumni Association. Awardees are graduates from several renowned Georgetown schools including: the Walsh School of Foreign Service, McDonough School of Business, Georgetown Law Center, Georgetown University School of Medicine, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown College, Georgetown University School of Dentistry and the School of Nursing and Health Studies. The Alumni Service Awards recognize individuals for their commitment of service to alumni, the university, and their communities. at the Four Seasons from 6:00 to 9:30 pm.

31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - In conjunction with its Winter Leadership Weekend, Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA) will honor notable alumni on Friday, February 8th at its Annual Service Recognition Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C.
