Lehigh University

Brown & White Awards

Congratulations to the 2019 Award Winners!

During the annual Brown & White Awards Night, our volunteers are showcased and celebrated for all they do on behalf of Lehigh University.

The Alumni Award	Undergraduate Merit Award	Graduate Student Merit Award
Friend of Lehigh Award	Good Neighbor Award	Eugene G. Grace 1899 Award
Joseph R. Persa '48 Award	George F.A. Stutz '22 Award	Dr. Costel Denson '56 Award

Eugene G. Grace 1899 Award

Grace Award Winner George Karr

The Eugene G. Grace 1899 Award is presented in recognition of distinguished service encouraging support of Lehigh University, given by the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

George Karr
2019 Eugene G. Grace 1899 Award Recipient

Dr. Costel Denson ’56 Award

Named in honor of Lehigh’s first African-American graduate, the Dr. Costel Denson '56 Award is presented to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated leadership by identifying and implementing pathways to increase diversity in the American workplace and in our educational institutions.

Dr. Frank Douglas ’66
2019 Dr. Costel Denson Award Recipient

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Dr. Frank Douglas '66 at the 2019 Brown and White Awards Ceremony

Joseph R. Persa ’48 Award

The Joseph R. Persa '48 Award is presented to the individual who has made the greatest contribution to an outstanding class reunion. This award is presented in memory of a dedicated alumnus who served with distinction as general reunion chairman from 1958 until his death in 1980.

Bob Frawley
2019 Joseph R. Persa '48 Award Recipient

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George F.A. Stutz ’22 Award

The George F.A. Stutz '22 Award is presented to a senior alumnus whose integrity, humility, dedication, and loyalty personify the spirit of George F.A. Stutz '22. The recipient should demonstrate lifelong leadership and service in diverse volunteer roles within the Lehigh community. A senior alumnus is defined as a Lehigh graduate of 35 or more years ago.

Lou Benfante '69 (posthumous awardee)
pictured: the family of Lou Benfante

2019 George F.A. Stutz '22 Award

The family of posthumous awardee Lou Benfante '69

The Alumni Award

Alumni Award recipients are Lehigh alumni who have given continued support to the university; have been instrumental in directing students to Lehigh; have been willing to give their time and energies, and have contributed significantly to the life of their respective communities. View previous Alumni Award winners.