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Davan Maharaj \u201989 has been named recipient of the 2016 UTC Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Scott LeRoy \u201979 has been named the Outstanding Service Award winner. Maharaj and LeRoy were honored May 6 when the UTC Alumni Board hosted its annual \u201cLegends and Leaders\u201d ceremony.<\/p>\n

The UTC Distinguished Alumnus Award was established in 1969 by the UTC Alumni Council to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and society, and whose accomplishments and career activities have reflected glory on the university. Selection criteria for the award includes having a national or international reputation in his or her field; outstanding contribution to science, medicine, the arts or other fields; and selection for national or international awards. Learn more about this year’s winner, Maharaj,\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Davan<\/a>

Davan Maharaj<\/p><\/div>\n

In 1985, the UTC Alumni Council initiated the Outstanding Service Award to honor an individual who has given outstanding service to the University and community. By going above and beyond in his advocacy for the university, LeRoy is the newest recipient of UTC\u2019s Outstanding Service Award. Learn more about Leroy\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Scott<\/a>

Scott Leroy<\/p><\/div>\n

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Davan Maharaj \u201989 has been named recipient of the 2016 UTC Distinguished Alumnus Award, and Scott LeRoy \u201979 has been named the Outstanding Service Award winner. Maharaj and LeRoy were honored May 6 when the UTC Alumni Board hosted its annual \u201cLegends and Leaders\u201d ceremony.<\/p>\n

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