More than $500,000 was raised for student scholarships at Sacred Heart University's 17th Annual Discovery Awards and Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, May 6th. The event took place on campus at the William H. Pitt Health & Recreation Center.
The black-tie gala honored notable individuals and raised funds for student scholarships at Sacred Heart University. Discovery Awards were presented to Westport resident Bonnie Hammer, the president of the USA Network and Sci Fi Channel; and Wilton residents Jim Costello, former vice president and comptroller at GE, and his wife Ginny, an active community volunteer.
Rosanne Badowski, the long-time executive assistant to GE's legendary Jack Welch received the Alumni Award of Excellence, and Monsignor Kevin Wallin, the pastor of Bridgeport's Cathedral Parish of St. Augustine received the Curtis Medal of Honor.
Dave Price, weatherman and a feature reporter for CBS News' The Early Show, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Event chairs are Mark E. Freitas, President & CEO of Frank Crystal & Company; Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wresting Entertainment; and Bill Mitchell, vice chairman of Mitchells of Westport and Richards of Greenwich.
The gala event included silent and live auctions featuring a private lunch with famed CEO Jack Welch, a Vespa Scooter, jewelry, art, theatre and sporting event tickets. More than 350 guests enjoyed a cocktail reception, a performance by Sacred Heart University's chamber choir, 4 Heart Harmony, under the direction of Dr. John Michniewicz, dinner and dancing to the music of Jay Stollman and The All Stars.
Over the past 17 years, the Discovery Dinner has raised millions of dollars for financial assistance to deserving scholars. All proceeds from the evening benefit the University's Scholarship Fund.
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