The Dorothea "Granny" Heitz award for Outstanding Volunteer Leadership is the highest honor bestowed upon a volunteer in recognition of their loyal leadership and service to the university. The award is appropriately named in honor of Dorothea Heitz who's enthusiasm and loyalty to the university span decades. See our video to learn more about the legacy of Granny Heitz.
1984 B.S. Marketing
Gene Detchemendy is recognized as one of CSUN’s most loyal and dedicated alumni leaders. A University donor and Alumni Association Lifetime Member, Gene’s volunteer commitments to the University have been most visibly noted through his nearly 15 years of service as a member of the Board of Directors of the California State University, Northridge Alumni Association
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1972 B.S. Business Administration
John Golisch is a Certified Public Accountant and partner with BDO Seidman, LLP. Prior to his association with BDO Seidman, John had earned a reputation as one of the most respected specialists on Southern California retail markets and was affiliated with Arthur Andersen & Company, where he was a senior partner.
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1968 M.S. Business Administration
The Lapides family first got involved with volunteer work at Cal State Northridge in 1974 when Al joined with another volunteer to develop a mentoring program to help undergraduates achieve career goals.
1967 B.A. Business Administration
Many individuals volunteer but few individuals have made such a profound impact on the growth of an organization as Allan Oberman in relation to his service to Cal State Northridge and its Alumni Association.
1980 B.S. Finance
It is fitting that Alma Zatarain is one of the first to be presented a Granny Award. For like Granny, Alma has continually expressed her intangible loyalty in may tangible ways.
