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2021 Anchor Awards

The University of Hartford honored the 2021 Anchor Awards recipients in a virtual ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 14, during Hawktober RE:Connect. The Anchor Awards were established to recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves by achieving the highest level of professional and community accomplishments.

Vincent "Vin" Baker '93

Vin Baker '93

Distinguished Alum

Assistant coach for the 2021 NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks; former NBA All-Star player; member of the 2000 U.S. Men's Olympic Team; author; philanthropist

Steve Collins '89

Steve Collins '89

Outstanding Alum: Impact on Social Responsibility/Civil Engagement

Executive director, Hartford Symphony Orchestra; musician

 

Lauren Fleming '13

Lauren Fleming '13

Outstanding Alum: Exceptional Early Career Professional

Architect, Miller Dunwiddie

Ryan Gardner '01

Ryan Gardner '01

Outstanding Alum: Exceptional Professional Success

Founding partner, Fiducient Advisors

Sonya Halpern M'90

Sonya Halpern M'90

Outstanding Alum: Impact on Social Responsibility/Civil Engagement

Senator, District 39, State of Georgia; former chair appointed by Barack Obama, President's Advisory Committee on the Arts

Nicole Hughey M'99

Nicole Hughey M'99

Outstanding Alum: Exceptional Professional Success

Vice president for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at SiriusXM + Pandora

Alexa Keener '16 M'18

Alexa Keener '16 M'18

Outstanding Alum: Impact on the University of Hartford

Human resources business partner CVS Health; founder Aetna Hartford Alliance; selectman, City of Torrington; vice chair, Torrington Democratic Town Committee

Aymsley Mahoney '06

Aymsley Mahoney '06

Outstanding Alum: Exceptional Professional Success

Executive director, Alliance Health at Braintree

Steven Minkler '86 M'00 D'08

Steven Minkler '86 M'00 D'08

Outstanding Alum: Exceptional Professional Success

CEO, Middlesex Community College

Jerell Parker '04

Jerell Parker '04

Outstanding Alum: Impact on Social Responsibility/Civil Engagement

Senior vice president/Midwest regional manager, CBS Media Ventures; director, First Step Youth Foundation; coach, Mac Irvin Fire AAU Program; board member, Chicago State Foundation; philanthropist