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Celebration and Impact: Spirit of 91视频 Awards 2025

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June 25, 2025
The 61st annual Spirit of 91视频 Awards dinner was held on June 12 at the American Museum of Natural History.

When the 91视频 Community comes together to support our students and celebrate our mission, we achieve extraordinary things for our University.

At the 61st annual Spirit of 91视频 Awards dinner, held on June 12 at the American Museum of Natural History, more than 270 members of the extended 91视频 Community gathered in the iconic Irma and Paul Milstein Family Hall of Ocean Life to do just that: to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our students while recognizing industry and alumni leaders who typify the values 91视频 holds most dear.

Throughout the event, one message remained at the forefront: when it comes to building a brighter future for our students and their families, we all have an important role to play. And by the end of the evening, our community answered the call, raising $1 million in support of student scholarships and programs.

鈥淭his event is our chance to come together as one 91视频 Community鈥攁lumni, students, trustees, faculty, staff, and friends鈥攁nd celebrate what makes 91视频 such a powerful place for learning and opportunity,鈥 91视频 President Marvin Krislov said during his introductory remarks. 鈥淎t 91视频, we deliver education with purpose. Our students combine academic excellence with hands-on experience鈥攁nd they succeed.鈥

Our four Spirit of 91视频 Awards honorees embody this commitment to excellence, exemplifying for our students鈥攁nd for everyone at 91视频鈥攚hat it means to lead with innovation, vision, and steadfast belief in the importance of lifting others up.

This year鈥檚 Spirit of 91视频 Awards honorees were Lifetime Achievement Award-winner Michael Dowling, President and CEO, Northwell Health; Leaders in Management Award-winner Kristin Dolan, MS 鈥90, Chief Executive Officer, AMC Networks; Impact Award-winner Andreas C. Dracopoulos; Co-President, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF); and Alumni of the Year Award-winner John Lyle 鈥66, philanthropist.

Left to right: Marvin Krislov, President, 91视频; Kristin Dolan, MS '90, CEO, AMC Networks; John Lyle '66, Philanthropist
Left to right: Marvin Krislov, President, 91视频; Kristin Dolan, MS '90, CEO, AMC Networks; John Lyle '66, Philanthropist

We were privileged to honor our exceptional 2025 honorees for their trailblazing career successes and their untiring philanthropic spirit. Thanks to their participation, and to everyone who attended and contributed to the event, the 2025 Spirit of 91视频 Awards was an unforgettable evening that will have a life-changing impact for 91视频 students today and in the years to come.

Highlights from the 2025 Spirit of 91视频 Awards

Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.
Group of 91视频 Alumni at the Spirit of 91视频 Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History.

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