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
Honoree
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

2026 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
Andrea Moreno ’16  •  Justina George ’17 & M’20

CGCS Alumni Director’s Award
Francisco Lejia M’06

Alumni Director’s Awards
John 'Jeb’ Stuart ’66  •  Anela Arcari ’91  •  Keith Burnham ’91  •  Michael Vulpis ’01

Sustained Service Awards 
Frank Bliss ’66  •  Richard Prevost ’76  •  Andrew Hagerty ’91

Distinguished Alumni Awards
Steven Jones ’71  •  William McCollough ’91  •  Tracey Poirier ’96

Learn more about the categories and criteria here

2026 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
Christian Albrecht ’16Men’s Soccer
Hannah (Bell) St. Pierre ’16Women’s Rugby
Marley Balasco ’11Softball 
Sani Siric ’06Men's Soccer
Brian Mullally ’06 Men’s Ice Hockey
Alexandria Evans ’01Soccer / Women's Swimming & Diving
Col Bill McCollough ’91,
USMC (Ret.)
Distinguished Letterwinner in Men’s Swimming & Diving
Frank Vanecek H’10Honorary
2005-06 Men’s Basketball Team
2005-06 Men's Swimming & Diving Team

See more information and a list of past inductees

2026 Women Kicking Glass Award

Sara Margalus ’01 & M’14

See more about the Women Kicking Glass Award