Leonard Sikora Receives Distinguished Alumnus Award from Buffalo State College

Leonard S. Sikora Class of 1950 has received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Buffalo State College at the commencement program on May 10, 2008

Leonard Sikora exemplifies all that Buffalo State hopes for from its alumni. He has been successful in his career, outstanding in his character and generous with his time, resources, and talents to the college, his profession and community.

After graduating, he served as a teacher and administrator in the Buffalo Public Schools for over forty years. His career was highlighted by groundbreaking initiatives and dynamic approaches in secondary education.

Many organizations have recognized his outstanding contributions. The AM-Pol Eagle awarded him the Citizen of the Year in Education [1975]. Former Governor Mario Cuomo appointed him to the New York State Skilled Workers Emeritus Program. AARP presented him with the Andrus Award for Communication and Health Issues Advocacy. The Network in Aging presented the Jerry Flaschner Humanitarian Award to him for local, state and national contributions to the field of aging.

Mr. Sikora serves on the boards of the Western Zone Retired Teachers Association, Network in Aging, Erie County Senior Services Advisory Board, and Polish Arts Scholarship Foundation, chair of Western Zone Founder's Fund as well as on the Executive Committee of the New York State Retired Teachers Association.

In 2005, he received the Buffalo State Foundation Chairman's Recognition Award.

Sikora has been an advocate for the seniors and retired educators in his retirement.