Achievements
Posted: Wednesday, May 2, 2012Anthony Bannon, Executive Director, Burchfield Penney Art Center
Anthony Bannon, incoming executive director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center, received the Gaudete Medal from St. Bonaventure University at an awards ceremony on April 26 in Rochester.
The Gaudete Medal honors business and community leaders who exemplify the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi through their joy, hope, positive outlook on life, sincerely compassionate spirit, and desire to serve humankind. Recipients of the Gaudete, which is pronounced "gow DAY tay" and means "rejoice" in Latin, have inspired, encouraged, and enlightened others through their personal and professional lives. It is the university's highest honor.
Bannon earned his undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University.
