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Hugh J. McCabe Memorial Award For Social Justice
Since the University’s 1979 commencement ceremonies, Iona has presented annually the Hugh McCabe Award for Social Justice to a faculty, administrator or staff member who embodies an exemplary commitment to social justice. Awardees have demonstrated through their work and contributions their exceptional dedication to social justice in building a more just and peaceful world.
| Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Nilofer Naqvi, Ph.D. | 2025 |
| Alison Munsch, Ph.D. | 2024 |
| Timothy S. Lyle, Ph.D. | 2023 |
| Natalie Redcross, Ph.D. | 2022 |
| Susan D. Toliver, Ph.D., CFLE | 2021 |
| Jeanne Matich-Maroney, Ph.D., LCSW-R | 2020 |
| Br. Kevin Cawley | 2019 |
| Nadine Barnett Cosby | 2018 |
| Stephen M. Hill | 2017 |
| Anthony Kelso | 2016 |
| Elizabeth Olivieri-Lenahan | 2015 |
| Michele Nelson | 2014 |
| Tricia Mulligan | 2013 |
| John "Jack" Breslin | 2012 |
| Meryl Nadel | 2011 |
| Teresa Delgado | 2010 |
| Theresa Johnson | 2009 |
| Joseph W. Ford | 2008 |
| Penelope Moore | 2007 |
| Elena Procario-Foley | 2006 |
| Sr. Barbara Srozenski | 2005 |
| Catherine Mapp | 2004 |
| Br. Timothy Bray, CFC | 2003 |
| Jean Claude Lovinsky | 2002 |
| Brian Brown | 2001 |
| Ingrid Grieger | 2000 |
| J. L. Yranski Nasuti | 1999 |
| J. Kevin Devlin, CFC | 1998 |
| Frederica Rudell | 1997 |
| Carl Procario-Foley | 1996 |
| John F. Gallagher | 1995 |
| Felicia A. Leon | 1994 |
| Katherine and Ernest Menze | 1993 |
| John A. Spagnola | 1991 |
| Barbara B. Barnes | 1990 |
| Richard J. DeMaria, CFC | 1989 |
| Nancy L. Girardi | 1988 |
| Michael F. Zaremski (posthumously) | 1987 |
| Donald P. Dwyer, CFC | 1986 |
| Margret Ann O'Neill, SC | 1985 |
| Jeannette Bolduc, CND | 1984 |
| Patrick S. Moffett, CFC | 1983 |
| Kathleen P. Deignan | 1982 |
| Reverend James Poisson, OSC | 1981 |
| Gerardine J. van den Bossche | 1980 |
| Br. John M. Egan | 1979 |