CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni Awards
The Alfred State Alumni Council has established awards to honor alumni who bring distinction to our alma mater and to themselves through their outstanding personal and professional achievements. We are honored to present these awards to a group of distinguished alumni who have been nominated by you, the alumni community.
We are now accepting nominations for our 2022 Alumni Awards. Please take a moment to visit our website for additional information on the two awards and nominate someone you feel deserves to be recognized for their achievements.
Celebrating Success
Pioneers are known for being strong, resilient, and for overcoming obstacles. It's no wonder that so many Alfred State Pioneers are to be congratulated for their achievements.
The Pioneer Hall of Excellence recognizes success in many different areas. Alfred State College wants to showcase those who go above and beyond and are an inspiration.
Achievements
1978
Robert Healy
Construction/Arch Engineering Technology
Fairport, NY
Icon Honors Award recipient for this year. The award recognizes Rochester business leaders, over the age of 60, for their notable success and demonstration of strong leadership within and outside their fields. The honorees have moved their businesses and Rochester forward by growing jobs and making a difference in the community.
1979
Edward Zylka
Electrical Engineering Technology
South Burlington, VA
"After graduating from Alfred I attended Buffalo State College and received my BS in electrical engineering. I ended up leaving Buffalo for Chicago. While in Chicago I worked at Zenith Electronics Corp. The project I worked on and helped lead was the Broadband Cable Modem for high-Speed Internet Access. We were the earliest company to develop the Cable Modem. After Chicago I was recruited by General Instrument Corp in San Diego to take the cable modem work I did at Zenith and lead development for Cable Modems at General Instrument Corp., to develop a product at General Instrument and to Commercialize it. The outcome was I created the SURFBoard Cable Modem, now with over 75 Million devices in the Global Market. Obviously, my education at Alfred played a role."
1980
Susan (Beasley) Mojcik
Nursing
Stone Mountain, GA
Recognized by FOX 5 Atlanta News for her passion and love of being a NICU nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She makes sure that every baby is wrapped in love with holiday blankets and a bow to show their families what a special gift they truly are.
1988/89
Michael Melville
Agriculture
Palm Beach, FL
An Iron Man competitor and is now going to be in his 3rd world championship.
2007
Kyle Brent
Surveying Engineering Technology
Middleport, NY
Embarking on a $12.6 million expansion to increase storage capacity and add 12 workers for the company's two businesses - JK Motorsports and Outdoor Furnace Supply. This is a company that he began part time 16 years ago in his dorm at Alfred State College. Congratulations on your accomplishments!
2010
Jill Elston
Veterinary Technology
East Smithfield, PA
Awarded the Hero Veterinary Nurse Award. Since college, shelter medicine has been her passion, and a couple years after graduation she found her true purpose working at Animal Care Sanctuary. Serving and caring for those who had no home. Protecting the wounded, abused. Giving a chance to souls everyone else gave up on. She courageously leads a team of veterinary professionals who provide veterinary care in an under-served rural area, and Jill herself has become the St. Jude of ACS, "Mama Jill's Home for Lost Souls." She is ALWAYS first in line to take home the sad, broken, sick, abused, or neglected creature. She regularly rehabilitates fearful dogs and recovers sick animals. Her special project, though, is being a hospice for older dogs and cats who aren't candidates for adoption, but who still deserve the dignity of a home and a family at the end of their life. For all cats and dogs, she offers up her home, giving them a chance to flourish under comfortable (dare I say lavish) conditions, receiving the best of food and healthcare, a lively lifestyle, and a warm, soft spot next to Jill in the recliner or on the bed.
