The FIU Alumni Association will host its 18th annual Torch Awards Reception on Thursday, November 17, 2022. The Torch Award is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni and faculty by the FIU Alumni Association. It recognizes FIU supporters who are making positive impacts on their profession, the community and our university.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate these extraordinary alumni and faculty.
Beyond paying tribute to FIU’s impressive supporters, the event will support the future construction of our FIU Alumni Center. Serving as a multi-purpose facility for academic, social and business gatherings, the space will recognize donors, share university history and showcase both student and alumni accomplishments. The FIU Alumni Center will foster and encourage lifelong connections between Panthers.
Proceeds will also benefit the First Generation Scholarship Program, which provides financial support to qualified undergraduate students who are the first generation in their families to attain a college degree. All donations are matched 2-for-1 by the state of Florida, tripling donor impact and making dreams come true for many deserving students.
“Since this is an institution that gives back continuously, it makes complete sense to give back to something that nurtures you and feeds you.”Darlene Boytell-Perez ARNP '89, MSN '96, advanced registered nurse practitioner for Gastro Health, 15th Annual Alumna of the Year Award Recipient
Presented to a past Torch Award Recipient who has achieved distinction through exceptional contributions to our international, national, state or community welfare. This person illustrates the highest standards of integrity and character that positively reflect and enhance the prestige of Florida International University.
Regynald G. Washington '74
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Presented to an alumnus/a who has made great strides in the early stages of his/her career
Jeanelle Boscan '05, MBA '07
College of Business
Presented to an alumnus/a who has demonstrated exemplary service and civic involvement in his/her community
Ines Hernandez MPA '00
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Presented to an alumnus/a who has demonstrated exemplary service and civic involvement in his/her community
Barbara Pestana-Cartaya '02
College of Business
Presented to an alumnus/a who has made great strides in entrepreneurial endeavors
Eddy Augsten '03
College of Business
Presented to a faculty member who has made a lasting impression on the lives of FIU students and alumni
John F. Clark, PhD
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Presented to alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the university through their notable record of service and achievement in a particular discipline, organization or cause
Alba Castillo Baylin '95
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Marylu Miller '90 *Posthumous award
College of Arts, Sciences & Education
Eric A. Maldonado '86
College of Business
Joseph Haj '84
College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts
Hal Delgado '85, MS '01
College of Engineering & Computing
Desmond Meade JD '14
College of Law
Nadia Haj '74, MS '79
Division of Academic and Student Affairs
Patricia E. Bradley '74
Division of Athletics
Honorable Veronica A. Diaz, '98
Honors College
Grisel Fernandez-Bravo, BSN '82, ARNP '85, MBA, DNP
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Florence Greer MPH '95
Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work
Cheryl A. E. Little, Esq. '82
Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Annual FIU Alumni Sponsor