History of the Mary G. Binder Prize

In 1997 the Mary G. Binder Prize was established by a gift from Professor Sam Tanenbaum and Carol Tanenbaum, his wife, to honor Carol's mother, Mary G. Binder, and to express their gratitude to the College's support staff. When Professor Tanenbaum requested the College to establish the Prize, he wrote the following about Carol's mother:

"Mary G. Binder was for many years the personnel director of American Insulated Wire Co., a large manufacturing firm in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She was a person who believed that the greatest virtue in life is to help others, and she practiced this philosophy in her interactions with other employees at work, through her contributions of time and talent to many charitable organizations, and in her relations with neighbors, friends, and family. She truly exemplified the spirit that we hope to recognize with this award."

The College's Past Recipients

    2013 Eva Gomez, Human Resources
    2012 Irene Barela, College Advancement
    2011 Suzanne Frantz (retired), Mathematics Department
    2010 Patricia Rojas, Dining Services
    2009 Mike Wheeler, Academic Technical Support Services
    2008 Esther Hughes, Dean of Faculty's Office
    2007 Brian Butcher, Dining Services - Jay's Place
    2006 Jesse Raymond, Facilities and Maintenance Department
    2005 Kathy Morrison, Physics Department
    2004 Barbara Graham (retired), Assoc. Academic Dean's Office
    2003 Rogelio Cabada, Dining Services
    2002 Barbara Schade (retired), Computer Science and Math Clinics
    2001 Michael Meyka, Audio/Visual/CIS
    2000 Patricia Lewis, Admission Office
    1999 Earlyne Biering (retired), Chemistry Department
    1998 Esteban (Steve) Sandoval, Facilities and Maintenance Department
    1997 Ann Villa (retired), Facilities and Maintenance Department