Homecoming Honorees

A highlight of Homecoming Weekend is the recognition of alumni who have made significant contributions to Norwich, their community and their profession. See below a complete list of this year’s honorees, including new inductees into the Norwich Athletics Hall of Fame.

Harmon Memorial Wall Honorees

2025 Honorees

The following names of Norwich alumni and friends are now inscribed on the Harmon Memorial Wall this year. Each of these individuals demonstrated a great love for, and service to, Norwich University.

Class Year

 

 Deceased Year

1956William A. Denton 2024
1960 Anthony R. Caprio2024
1963Leonard N. Palmer2024
1965George F. Giering 2024
1972Richard M. Blunt2025
StaffJoyce D. Sweeney2025

See more about the Harmon Memorial Wall and locate past honorees

2025 Alumni Award Recipients

The Norwich University Alumni Association, with support of the NU Alumni Office and College of Graduate & Continuing Studies, annually presents special awards to alumni and friends who have made significant contributions to Norwich, their community and their profession.

New Leader Achievement Awards
Brian Caton ’15  •  Matt LaFevre ’15  •  George Schoenfeld ’15

CGCS Alumni Award
Julie Scribner ’15 & M’19

Alumni Director’s Awards
Colm Walker ’05  •  Kelli Barhight ’00  •  Chris Cadigan ’95 & P’28  •  Cheri Caddy ’90

Sustained Service Awards 
George Bowne ’75  •  Larry Bailey ’65  •  William Quinn ’65

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Vincent McDermott ’90  •  John Collins ’90  •  Doug Stitt ’90  •  David Pierce ’85

Honorary Alumnus Award
Coach Bob Weggler

Learn more about the categories and criteria here

2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

The Norwich University Athletic Hall of Fame is a tribute to the history of Norwich athletics. Boasting nearly 300 individuals and nearly 30 teams, the Hall of Fame recognizes both distinguished athletes and individuals who have contributed to the success of Norwich student-athletes.

Honoree                               Sport/Recognition

Kaycie Anderson ’15              Women’s Hockey
Vanessa Champagne ’15       Women’s Rugby, Women’s Hockey
Al Georgio ’15                        Football 
Aliah (Curry) Pulaski ’15        Women’s Basketball
Donovan Brown ’10               Football and Baseball
Ally Daniels Gaudreau ’10     Women’s Basketball, Women’s Lacrosse
Silver Oghayore ’05               Wrestling
Robert Archambault ’95        Football
Peter Cornish ’75                   Skiing
Jaye Trapasso ’70                  Distinguished Letterwinner
Robert Priestly ’65                 Men’s Hockey
1975 Men’s Lacrosse Team
MG Ernest Harmon, USA (Ret.) 1916 – Honorary Inductee (posthumously)
 

See more information and a list of past inductees

Board of Fellows Outstanding Service Medallion Recipients

Alan DeForest ’75, P’01, P’19

Michael Kelley ’74, P’05, P’06, P’10, P’15

NU2NU Awards

Peter Pomponi ’75

Gary T. Lord, Emeritus Dana Professor of History

2024 Warriors of Asher Honorees

Richard Marsden ’74

William Poirier ’74