K. Neil Van Dine '88 Receives Albright College Distinguished Alumni Award
Reading, PA (04/22/2024) — Neil Van Dine, Fort Pierce, Fla., was honored during an April 20, 2024 Alumni Weekend awards ceremony at Albright College, receiving the college's Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding service and accomplishment in at least one of the following areas: community, state, nation, church, profession, academic and/or service organizations. Van Dine is a member of the Albright's class of 1988.
Neil Van Dine '88, Fort Pierce, Fla., is a dedicated advocate with over three decades of commitment to Haiti's development. Since 1989, he has made Haiti his home, working tirelessly on the forefront of shaping the future of managed water and sanitation in developing nations. Van Dine's ultimate goal is to ensure sustainable access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for every household.
As a Rotarian, Van Dine is a recipient of Rotary's prestigious Service above Self award. He served as the former president of the e-club of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and is a founding board member for the Rotary's Haiti National Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (HANWASH) initiative. He also held the position of immediate past international board chair for the WASH Rotary Action Group (WASH-RAG). He collaborates closely with fellow Rotarians to establish and implement a comprehensive set of international tools, empowering data-driven decision-making and effective work tracking for Rotary WASH initiatives worldwide.
Through his unwavering commitment and extensive involvement, Van Dine continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water and sanitation, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in Haiti and beyond.
Named a top national college by U.S. News & World Report, Albright College, Reading, Pa., (founded 1856) is home to engaging faculty who believe that the best academic moments are when students feel inspired and ready to take action. The college's distinctive co-major program enables students to cross or combine different areas of study, without taking longer to graduate. Study alongside undergraduate students, adult learners and graduate students, and ignite your SPARK at Albright College.
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Neil Van Dine '88, Fort Pierce, Fla.