Award Categories & Past Recipients

There are eight award categories to recognize the array of people and their contributions to Catholic schools and parish that are needed to keep our institutions going strong.

The Catholic Philanthropist of the Year Award

The Catholic Philanthropist of the Year Award honors a philanthropist who has made an extraordinary contribution to our Catholic institutions.

Past Award Recipients

Dr. Jeremiah J. Lowney, DO (2018), Saint Bernard School, Uncasville, CT
Keith Boissoneau (2017), St. Leo School, Leominster, MA
Joseph Healey (2014), Senior Managing Partner, Healthcor Management LP
Robert & Maureen O’Keefe (2012), St. Joseph High School, Trumbull, CT
Mr. Frank Ward & Mr. Paul Birmingham (2011),
Pope John II High School
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Cusson (2010)
Edward W. Santos (2007), President, Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation
Patrick and Lillian Carney (2006), President and Chairman, Claremont Companies
Richard L. Lafrance (2005), President and CEO, Lafrance Hospitality Corp.
Tom and Pam Saunders (2004)
James Donovan (2003), Retired President, Amerifee
Mr. John J. Remondi (2002), President, Adopt A Student Foundation, Inc.

The Board Member of the Year Award

The Board Member of the Year Award honors a board member or trustee who has exhibited exceptional commitment and leadership in developing support for his or her Catholic institution.

Past Award Recipients

Steven Tenaglia (2019), St. John Paul II High School, Hyannis, MA
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John J. Regan (2019), Catholic Schools Foundation, Boston, MA
Michael Byrnes (2018), Assumption Catholic School, Fairfield, CT
Thomas Harkins (2017), Bishop Hendricken H.S., Warwick, RI
Paul Daoust (2016), Nativity Preparatory School, Jamaica Plain, MA
William J. Midon (2014), Bishop Feehan High School, North Attleboro
Dorothea Coderre (2014), St. Joseph School, Fairhaven
Audrey Sullivan (2012), President/Board of Trustees, Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody
Patrick Maraghy (2011), Treasurer, Board of Directors, Central Catholic High School, Lawrence
Sister RoseMary Brennan, CSJ (2010), Jackson Walnut Park School, Newton
Rev. Msgr. Paul V. Garrity (2007), St. Mary’s High School, Lynn
John Chemaly (2006), Lowell Catholic High School, Lowell
Bill Connors (2005), Pope John Paul XXIII, Everett
Mary Lou Keenan (2004), Academy of Notre Dame, Tyngsboro
Sharon Gallagher (2003), Boston Archdiocesan Choir School, Cambridge
Mr. Richard Felteau (2002), St. John the Evangelist School, Beverly

The Outstanding Volunteer Service Award

The Outstanding Volunteer Service Award recognizes an exceptional volunteer for their long-term commitment to his or her school, parish, or institution.

Past Award Recipients

Rick Goulding (2019), Boston College High School, Boston, MA
Carrie Reny (2018), Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, MA
Jacinte Grise (2016), Ste Jeanne D'Arc School, Lowell, MA
Michael Reddy (2014), St. Mary’s High School, Lynn
Kelly Doherty (2012), Central Catholic High School, Lawrence
Laura Wall (2011), Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody
Julie Weeks (2010), Immaculate Conception School, Marlboro
Gerry Maloney (2007), St. John the Evangelist School, Beverly

The Corporation/Foundation of the Year Award

The Support Staff Distinguished Service Award

The Support Staff Distinguished Service Award applauds one exceptional support staff member for their long-term commitment to his or her school, parish, or institution.

Past Award Recipients

Mary M. Taylor (2019), Xaverian Brothers High School, Westwood, MA
Christina Salzillo (2018), St. Mary School, Milford, CT
Marjorie Greco (2017), St. John's School, Wellesley, MA
Mary Jane Maturo (2016), Sacred Heart Academy, Hamden, CT
Ellen Mastroianni Gallivan (2012), Associate Director of Advancement Cathedral High School, Springfield
Sr. Judith Nee, SND (2011), Development Associate, Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody
Jackie Langenfeld (2010), St. Christopher School, Nashua, NH
Carol Rioux (2007), Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua, NH
Shirley Rogers (2006), Central Catholic High School, Lawrence
Eric Scholl (2006), St. Thomas Aquinas School, Derry, NH
Kathie Flatley (2005), St. John’s Prep School, Danvers
Cathy Melanson (2005), St. Joseph School, Fairhaven
Kelli O’Brien McKinnon (2004), Holy Family School, Rockland
Joanne Tone (2003), Notre Dame High School, West Haven, CT
Libelia Santos (2003), Espirito Santo School, Fall River
Cheryl Meaney (2002), Executive Assistant, St. Pius X School, Lynn

The Joseph Simonson Award

The Joseph Simonson Award recognizes distinguished service to ACAAP and is presented to a member who has exhibited an extraordinary devotion of time and energy to ACAAP affairs, which have benefited members professionally and personally. The award honors Joseph Simonson, a former NEACDO/ACAAP President.

Past Award Recipients

David Erwin (2019), Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, MA
Lawrence, MAJulie Purcell (2014), Marian High School, Framingham
Sue Giovanetti (2012), Sacred Heart High School, Kingston
Kathy Wielk (2011), Notre Dame High School, West Haven, CT
Cindy Fusco (2010), Northwest Catholic High School, West Hartford, CT
Connie Morency (2007), St. Mary of the Annunciation School, Danvers
Matt Fitzsimons (2006), Grace Academy, Hartford, CT
Larry Furey (2005), Partners in Mission, Westwood
Suzanne Burke (2004), Bishop Stang High School, North Dartmouth
Monique Letendre (2003), Ste Jeanne D’Arc School, Lowell
Robert Hawking (2002), Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua, NH

The Sister Ann Moynihan, CSJ, Rising Star Award

The Sister Ann Moynihan, CSJ, Rising Star Award recognizes the accomplishments of a new advancement or admissions professional (one to three years of experience) whose early success promises future leadership and achievement. Past recipients are individuals whose performance demonstrated innovation and professionalism and who possessed leadership qualities. You may nominate yourself or a colleague. The Award is named in memory of Sister Ann Moynihan, a former NEACDO/ACAAP President.

Past Award Recipients

Vianna Alcántara (2019), Central Catholic High School, Lawrence, MA
Lawrence, MA
Elizabeth Murphy (2018), Notre Dame Academy, Worcester, MA
Julie Davis (2017), St. James School, Stratford, CT
Carolyn Coutant (2016), Greenwich Catholic School, Greenwich, CT
Agnes Hayes (2014), Sacred Hearts School, Bradford
Kathleen L. Roy (2002), Our Lady of the Angels School, Worcester
Christopher Merrill (2012), Central Catholic High School, Lawrence
Melissa Kane (2011), St. Bernadette School, Northboro
Jill Dalfonso (2010), St. Mary’s High School, Lynn
Jessica Hutchins (2007), Boston College High School
Julie Purcell (2006), Immaculate Conception School, Marlboro
Justin Holmes (2005), Boston College High School
Karen Trainor (2004), St. Peter School and Parish, Cambridge
Dorothy Dolan (2003), St. John’s Prep School, Danvers

The William A. MacNeill Award

The William A. MacNeill Award is presented to a current member of ACAAP whose contribution to a member organization(s) and/or to the profession encompassed by the membership reflect honor on ACAAP, its mission, and its purpose. The recipient will have served in the advancement or admissions profession for a reasonable length of time and be honored for a pattern of service and performance rather than for unusual success in a single event. The award honors William MacNeill, the first President of the New England Association of Catholic Development Officers (NEACDO) for his 30+-year commitment to Catholic school advancement and for the inspirational example of leadership and knowledge he had embodied to all in the profession.

Past Award Recipients

Allison Rivera (2019), Saint Martin de Porres Academy New Haven, CT
Thomas Burns (2017), Immaculate H.S., Danbury, CT
Jane Danahy Foss (2016), Presentation of Mary Academy, Methuen, MA
Mary Flaherty Carlucci (2014), St. John the Evangelist School, Beverly
Mike MacNeil (2012), Director of Institutional Advancement, St. Mary’s High School, Lynn
Christopher Servant (2011), President, Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro
Mary Creeden Risio (2010), Xaverian Brothers High School, Westwood
Sister Mary Murphy (2009), President, Sisters of St. Joseph, Brighton
Sister Ann Moynihan, CSJ (2007), Director of Mission Advancement, Sisters of St. Joseph, Brighton
Sister Mary Black, CSJ (2006), Director of Donor Relations, Cathedral High School, Boston
Michael Newhall (2005), Chief Advancement Officer, St. John’s Prep School, Danvers
Sean Cahillane (2004), Director of Development, Cathedral High School, Springfield
Jack Dunn (2003), Director of Public Affairs, Boston College
Ralph LeDuc (2002), Director of Major Gifts and former Principal, Bishop Fenwick High School, Peabody