This award is presented annually to a St. Jerome's graduate who has distinguished her-or-himself in professional and community life. Named for Fr. Norm Choate, CR, a Past-President of St. Jerome's, the recipient is selected by the Graduates' Association from nominations submitted by members of the St. Jerome's Community.
The recipient of the 2011 Award is Dr. David Morrell (BA '66). He joined alumni and friends at St. Jerome's where he was honoured for his career as an award-winning author of more than 30 books and reflected fondly on his beginnings as an SJU English graduate in 1966. His first novel, First Blood, featured the character John Rambo, which spawned the movie Rambo, starring Sylvester Stallone. There are 18 million copies of his work in print, and his books have been translated into 26 languages. No small feat for the Kitchener-born writer. Dr. David Morell now lives in New Mexico with his wife, Donna (BA '65) – a fellow SJU grad.
Past Award Winners:
Joe & Stephanie Mancini (1986)
Gail Young (1987)
Richard Dominico (1988)
Tom Ciancone (1989)
Terry & Margaret Downey (1990)
Christine Dominico (1991)
Rosanna Pellizzari (1992)
Greg Humbert (1993)
Paul Tratnyek (1995)
Mark Curtis (1996)
Chris Gadula (1997)
Judy Nairn (1998)
Brenda Kenyon (1999)
Rob Donelson (2000)
Joan Grundy (2001)
Michelle Diemanuele (2002)
Richard Callahan (2003)
Peter Warrian (2004)
Eva Kmiecic (2005)
Archbishop Thomas C. Collins (2006)
Dr. James (Jim) Mitchell (2007)
Filomena Tassi (2008)
Jeff Woodrow (2009)
Fr. Brian McCormick (2010)
Dr. David Morrell (2011)
To nominate a candidate for this award, please contact Nadine Collins, University Advancement Officer.
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