Name of Honor: North Country Citation
Awarded by: The Board of
Trustees
Criteria: North Country Citations are
presented to those members of the six counties of Northern
New York (St. Lawrence, Lewis, Jefferson, Essex, Warren,
and Franklin) who, through professional endeavor or personal
example, contribute in special ways to improving the quality
of life or fostering a sense of community in the region.
Eligibility: Any citizen
of the North Country is eligible, with the exceptions noted
below. Generally, individuals who worked in the area for
a period of time and subsequently left the area are not considered
for this honor. Individuals whose professional accomplishments
have benefited the North Country but who do not nor have
not resided in the North Country, are generally not eligible.
Further, alumni and employees of the University are not eligible
for this honor, as the University offers other ways to recognize
their contributions.
Selection process: Nominations are solicited
on an annual basis from the campus and regional community.The on-campus Honors Committee of faculty, staff and students meets to select one finalist. That finalist is presented
to the Honors Committee of the Board of Trustees. Assuming approval here,
the finalist is presented to the full Board of Trustees
for its vote of approval.
Opportunity for presentation: North
Country Citations are awarded at Commencement.
Staff liaison: Lisa Cania, associate
vice president for University relations
2003
Joseph
Liotta
Founder of the Norwood Village Green Concert Series and Arts Advocate
Norwood
2001
Catherine Barnett Newell
Philanthropist and Volunteer
Hammond
Michael Ringer
Artist
Alexandria Bay
2000
Ida Winter
Community volunteer
Eagle Bay
1999
Hon. John McHugh
United States Congressman
Pierrepont Manor
1998
Ruth Garner
Mayor of Potsdam
Potsdam
1997
John Wilson
Community Volunteer
Alexandria Bay
1996
John Deans
Retired President of Jefferson Community College
Watertown
1995
No North Country Citations were awarded this year.
1994
Judith Foster
Community Volunteers
Cape Vincent
Alex Velto
Executive Director of the Norther New York Foundation
Watertown
1993
Betty Bradley
Potsdam
Aziel LaFave
Theresa
Geraldine Sheehan
Watertown
Cynthia Wilson
Brasher Falls
