Dr. Craig Centrie, associate professor in Medaille’s School of Education, was awarded the Hoyt Visionary Leadership Award for his lifelong commitment to civil rights and equality.

The Hoyt Family Visionary Leadership award was instituted to honor William (Bill) Hoyt and his son Samuel (Sam) Hoyt for their long service in New York’s State Assembly, and their lifelong commitment and leadership in the Assembly for the civil rights, equality and dignity of all people in New York State.

Dr. Craig Centrie was honored for his work in civil rights and dignity for all people and especially his work to bring equality to LGPT people of the State of New York. The award was presented to Dr. Centrie in November.