2025 UMass Alumni Honors Awards

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UMass Alumni Honors awards are presented each year to recognize the varied achievements of members of the university’s alumni community. The award recipients have translated their UMass Amherst experience into professional success and meaningful service, furthering the mission and impact of the university around the globe. 

The 2025 honorees, listed below, continue this proud tradition of UMass excellence. Join us on October 23, 2025 to recognize these distinguished alumni.

6:00 p.m. Welcome reception
6:45 p.m. Award ceremony
7:30 p.m. Celebration reception

There is no cost to attend, and registration is kindly requested by October 17.
This event is sponsored by the UMass Amherst Alumni Association.

Congratulations to the 2025
UMass Alumni Honors Award Recipients

Nabanita De ’17 MS
Founder and CEO
PrivacyLicense.ai, Seattle, WA
Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Marian Heard ’76, ’01 H
President and CEO
Oxen Hill Partners, Boston, MA 
Lifetime Achievement Award

Katrina Spade ’13 M.Arch
Founder and CEO
Recompose, Seattle, WA
Revolutionary Spirit Award
 
Mark A. Vezzola ’00
Deputy General Counsel
Pechanga Band of Indians, Temecula, CA
Distinguished Leader Award
 
Christopher Lathan MD
’90, ’92 MS
Chief Clinical Access Officer
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
Randolph W. “Bill” Bromery Legacy Award

Janie Kaplan ’79
Chairwoman, Women for UMass
Advisor, Women of Isenberg 
IT Consultant and Project Manager, CGI (Retired)
Nancy J. Vajcovec Excellence in Service Award