The Presidential Medal recognizes the accomplishments of an individual or organization that has made significant contributions in support of the mission of BMCC/CUNY or has an exemplary record of contribution to the quality of life in New York City, especially in ways that impact the students of BMCC/CUNY. The medal, which expresses the College’s admiration and appreciation for extraordinary service and leadership, is presented annually by the BMCC President during the College’s Commencement.
Presidential Medal Honorees
- Trinity Church Wall Street (2023)
- Gale A. Brewer (2022)
- Sandra Lindsay (2021)
- Margaret Chin (2019)
- Bill Fisse (2019)
- Tim Tynan (2018)
- Steven Fiterman (2018)
- Adriano Espaillat (2017)
- Jane Rosenthal (2017)
- Lloyd Blankfein (2016)
- American Express (2016)
- Kenneth I. Chenault (2016)
- Stephen Meringoff (2015)
- Jay Lieberman (2015)
- Honorable Deborah J. Glick (2014)
- Christine Larsen (2013)
- Elizabeth Butson (2012)
- John F. Owens (2011)
- Raymond O’Keefe Jr. (2010)
- Robert J. Mueller (2009)
- Philip A. Berry (2008)
- Shirley Fiterman (2007)
