Each spring during Drexel's Blue & Gold alumni weekend, awards are presented to outstanding supporters and graduates of Goodwin College. An annual general Alumni Association dinner and ceremony celebrates both their sponsorship and leadership in an event attended by key representatives of the Drexel academic community.
The Mary S. Irick Drexel Award dates back to 1932. The Key "D" Award was first presented in 1956. These and other professional attainment awards are a means by which the Goodwin College Alumni Association expresses its pride in the accomplishments of Drexel alumni. The award recipients are individuals whose accomplishments reflect credit upon the ECAA. Over the years, the awards have been presented to alumni who, through outstanding utilization of their Drexel education, have attained positions of responsibility and authority in their careers.
The following is the list of awards given to the supporters and graduates of the Goodwin College. For more information, please contactÂ
Margery Fritsche.
Joseph S. Mozino Blue and Gold Award
Formerly titled the Friend of Drexel Award, this award was sponsored by Joseph S. Mozino '25 for devoted service by members of Drexel's faculty and administration. A special committee selects recipients based on evidenced interest in students and education, non-educational activities, personal attributes, and length of service to Drexel University.
Five-Year Attainment Award
Fifteen-Year Attainment Award
Twenty-Year Attainment Award
Specialty Award
The criterion for the Specialty Award is professional attainment by an alumnus/a in a particular major. Recipients have attained positions of responsibility through the utilization of their Drexel education in their specialty field.
Key "D" Award
The Key "D" Award was initially presented in 1933 to an alumnus/a who had performed significantly for the Goodwin College Alumni Association. The creation of the Five-Year award in 1955 resulted in broadening the Key "D" Award criteria. Today, the award recognizes alumni of 20 years or more whose overall record best displays professional accomplishments, civic activities, support of College and Association affairs and loyalty to Drexel.
Joseph L. Vetter Service to the University Award
The Joseph L. Vetter Service to the University Award was first presented in 2002 to Joseph L. Vetter '51, '54, in honor of his years of volunteer service to the Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies. This award goes annually to an alumnus/a or individual with a close affiliation to the College who has volunteered both time and effort to the College's benefit.
Mary S. Irick Drexel Award
This award, named for Mrs. George W. Childs Drexel, is given each year to the outstanding alumnus/a of the College of Professional Studies. The criteria for selection include past contributions of measurable benefit in forwarding the work of Drexel and its future, personal attainments reflecting credit to the University, contributions to civic and community life, and a continuing interest and active participation in Drexel activities and in its development in all areas.
