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The Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala is a Fresno State Alumni Association signature event, whereby outstanding alumni are honored. This black tie event is first class and shows the community our commitment to excellence. During this event we will recognize FSAA scholarship winners.

2009 Top Dog Recipients

Distinguished Alumnus: Trent Dilfer (tribute video below)



Outstanding Alumni by College
Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology: Dr. Gordon C. Rausser ‘65
College of Arts and Humanities: John Loiacono ‘85
Division of Athletics: Cory Hall
Craig School of Business: Larry Johanson ‘75
Kremen School of Education and Human Development: Susan Fisher ‘71
Lyles College of Engineering and Computer Science: Jerry DeYoung ‘76
Division of Graduate Studies: Carmen C. Carey ‘92
College of Health and Human Services: Judy Case‘76
Henry Madden Library: Michael & Jeanne Adams ’61, ‘61
College of Science and Mathematics: Larry Crowder ‘73
College of Social Sciences: Arnold P. Peter ‘91
Division of Student Affairs:  John Hernandez ‘96

Arthur Safstrom Service Award: Sidney Cox ‘52
(tribute video below)


Thank you to all of our sponsors
Gala Gold
Office of the President,
California State University, Fresno
Gala Bronze
Alumni and Friends of the Craig School of Business
College of Social Sciences
Craig School of Business
Department of Athletics
Derco Foods
Fort Washington Financial
Henry Madden Library
Manco Abbott Inc.
McCormick Barstow LLP
Merrill Lynch
Morse Yardumian & Wittwer LLP
Office of University Advancement
Sharp Ideas
United Security Bank
Wawona Frozen Foods

Gala Silver
Jerry and Paula DeYoung
Fresno State Winery
Marsh Alumni Services
Table Mountain Rancheria

Acknowledgements
Dr. Michael & Jeanne Adams
Dale & Pat Hillman


Top Dog Alumni Award Winners

2009 Top Dog Alumni Awards Recipients

Top Dog Gala

The gala was held at the Save Mart Center

Fresno State Jazz Band

The Fresno State Bulldog Beat provided the entertainment

Fresno State Jazz Band

Bulldog Beat jazz singer

Judy Sharp and a Fresno State Scholar

At the gala each FSAA scholar was recognized

FSAA Scholarship

2009 FSAA scholars

Valerie Vuicich

Valerie Vuicich, emcee

Dr. John D. Welty

Fresno State President Dr. John D. Welty

Outstanding Alumnus Dr. Gordon C. Rausser ‘65 Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology

Student presenter Leonel Barajas, Bulldog Pride Fund scholar

Outstanding Alumnus Larry Johanson ‘75 (left), Craig School of Business

Outstanding Alumnus Cory Hall, Division of Athletics

Student presenter Lauren Johnson, Golden Grad & Memorial Health Center Scholar



Outstanding Alumna Susan Fisher ‘71 (right), Kremen School of Education and Human Development

Outstanding Alumni Michael & Jeanne Adams ’61, ‘61, Henry Madden Library

Outstanding Alumnus Jerry DeYoung ‘76 (daughter Ashley accepted award on his behalf), Lyles College of Engineering and Computer Science

Outstanding Alumnus John Loiacono ‘85 (left), College of Arts and Humanities

Student presenter Veronica Williams, Kristine Oda Memorial Scholar



Outstanding Alumnus Larry Crowder ‘73, College of Science and Mathematics

Outstanding Alumna Carmen C. Carey ‘92 (right), Division of Graduate Studies

Sidney Cox ‘52, Arthur Safstrom Service Award

Outstanding Alumnus John Hernandez ‘96, Division of Student Affairs

Outstanding Alumnus Arnold P. Peter ‘91 (right), College of Social Sciences

Student presenter Cassidy Smith, FSAA Scholar

Susan Case

Outstanding Alumna Judy Case‘76 (right), College of Health and Human Services

Trent Dilfer and Dr. John Welty

Trent Dilfer (right), Distinguished Alumnus



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