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. Submit a nomination for the 2010 gala today! Download the nomination guidelines and submit this form. 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 2009 Top Dog Alumni Awards Recipients The gala was held at the Save Mart Center The Fresno State Bulldog Beat provided the entertainment Bulldog Beat jazz singer At the gala each FSAA scholar was recognized 2009 FSAA scholars Valerie Vuicich, emcee 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 Outstanding Alumna Judy Case‘76 (right), College of Health and Human Services Trent Dilfer (right), Distinguished Alumnus View Past Top Dog Recipients