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In 1972, Florida International University dedicated the Torch of Knowledge, Service and Understanding to the memory of the late Ernest R. Graham, the forward-thinking senator who championed the University’s creation. On FIU’s 25th anniversary, the FIU Alumni Association established the Torch Awards to honor the successful individuals who have had a positive impact on their profession, the community and the University. The alumni and faculty that are selected represent FIU’s finest – they are our Torchbearers.


Congratulations to the 2009 Torch Award Recipients!






 

9th Annual Torch Awards Gala Recipients

Professional Achievement Awards

Octavio Hernandez ‘74
Lourdes Carreras-Balepogi ‘00
Elizabeth Miranda Hernandez ‘80
Professor Kathleen K. Blais Ed.D., RN, BSN ’74, MS ’75

Distinguished Alumni Awards

Annabel Beyra ‘93
Chad Moss ‘94
Commander Patrick Denis, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR ‘93
Dorys R. Saxlehner ‘98
Dr. Sharon M. Lopez ‘06
Gloria Romero Roses ‘92
Lani Kane-Hanan ’87, MS ‘04
Peggy A. Nolan ’90, MFA ‘01
Timothy M. Ravich ‘96
Tina Vidal-Smith ’02, MIB ‘04
Vanessa Mills LPN, BSN, MPH ‘04
Yioset De La Cruz ‘99



 






 
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