NSU Celebration of Excellence

The Annual Celebration of Excellence (COE) is Nova Southeastern University’s annual signature event hosted by the University President, Ray Ferrero, Jr, J.D.

It provides the President with an opportunity to showcase the University, share NSU achievements with the community, and discuss the future vision of the university.

The Celebration of Excellence also provides the university with an opportunity to present the President’s Community Award and the Distinguished Alumni Achievement awards.

President’s Community Award

Non profit institutions such as NSU rely on the generosity of others. In 1997, NSU established the President’s Community Award to recognize individuals’ charitable contributions to the University.

Previous Winners

  • 2007: Frank Till, Jr. Ed.D. and David H. Rush
  • 2006: Alvin Sherman, August Urbanek
  • 2005: Wayne and Marti Huizenga
  • 2004: August & Toni Paoli, Morton & Geraldine Terry
  • 2003: Jim and Jan Moran
  • 2000: Robert and Millicent Steele
  • 1999: William and Norma Horvitz
  • 1998: Leo Goodwin, Sr.
  • 1997: Abraham L. Mailman

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Awards

The Celebration of Excellence also acknowledges the outstanding accomplishments of NSU alumni. Graduates from each of the university’s centers, colleges and schools are honored for their business achievements as well as their contributions to their communities. The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest award that an individual can receive from the NSU Alumni Association.