44th Citizen Laureate Awards Dinner
Thursday, October 30, 2025

5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7 p.m. Dinner and Awards Program

Broadview Center, UAlbany Uptown Campus

Black Tie | Valet Parking

Registration will open soon. 
Should you wish to send a congratulatory note to our laureates, 
please email [email protected]

Thomas Tyrrell

Thomas R. Tyrrell
Vice President, NFP, an Aon Company

Community Laureate
 

Marcia White

Marcia J. White
President, The College of Saint Rose

Community Laureate
 

Andrew Bergland

Andrew Berglund, PhD
Director, The RNA Institute and Distinguished Professor of Biological Sciences, University at Albany

Academic Laureate
 


With a history spanning more than 40 years, The University at Albany Foundation's Citizen Laureate Awards Dinner has honored more than 100 outstanding Capital Region leaders in business, industry, government, and academics, each of whom has helped transform our region in distinctive ways. One of the premier black-tie galas in the Capital Region, it is a signature fundraising event for UAlbany student scholarships.

table setting

Honor our past while investing in our future - informed, engaged citizens of our society.

past laureates

With a history spanning more than 40 years, The University at Albany Foundation's Citizen Laureate Awards have maintained their original intent, which was to strengthen the ties between the academic and business communities.

Ali Aasam

“I’m a criminal justice and political science major. I’m also doing a minor in communication. My life dream is to work for justice. I want to play a pivotal role in helping people of color achieve their rights. This scholarship that you have provided me with will assist me in pursuing an enriching education.”

-Ali Aasam

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