Women of Vision Award Presented to Maureen Conway ‘66, Vice Chair, University Board of Trustees; Anne Ciliberti, Dean, Library; Betty Kollia, Communication Disorders; Karimah Prescott ‘14; and the Late Diane Kalish During Ninth Annual Red Dress Dinner

Awards honor outstanding women leaders

Honorees include Maureen Conway ‘66, William Paterson University Board of Trustees; Anne Ciliberti, dean of library services; Betty Kollia, associate professor of communication disorders; Karimah Prescott ‘14, student; and the late Diane Kalish, associate professor of mathematics

(From left to right) Librada Sanchez, executive director, Women’s Center; Anne Ciliberti, dean of library services; Karimah Prescott’14, student; University President Kathleen Waldron; Gilbert Kalish (husband of the late Diane Kalish who received a posthumous award); Maureen Conway ‘66, University Board of Trustees; and Betty Kollia, associate professor of communication disorders.

Five outstanding women received the 2014 Women of Vision Award during the Ninth Annual Red Dress Dinner on March 26, 2014 at William Paterson University.  The annual event is a benefit to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, which promotes awareness of heart disease in women.

The Women of Vision Award is designed to recognize women in the University community who are outstanding citizens, positive role models, skillful leaders who inspire those around them, and exemplify commitment to service and education. This year’s honorees are Maureen Conway, Class of 1966, member of the William Paterson University Board of Trustees; Anne Ciliberti, dean of library services; Betty Kollia, associate professor of communication disorders; Karimah Prescott, student, Class of 2014; and a special posthumous award for the late Diane Kalish, associate professor of mathematics.  In addition, prizes were presented to the winners of the Annual Student Essay Contest: Sally Na, first place; Katie McNamara, second place; Gabriela Salvador, third place; and Amanda Jimenez and Rebecca Wance, honorable mention.