Charlotte Forten Legacy Award

About the Award

Established in 2019, the Charlotte Forten Legacy Award is presented to those groups or individuals who best exemplify a legacy of commitment to the mission and purpose of Salem State University.

Criteria

Each recipient must have attained notable achievement through contributions to Salem State University in his or her professional, philanthropic or voluntary endeavors. Chosen at the discretion of the awards committee of the Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation.*

*Not required to be distributed each year

Past Award Recipients 

2023—Heather Toomey '02G

2021—Shawn Newton '96

2019—Class of 1954