Sean Thomas `81 receives Lake Forest College alumni award

For Immediate Release

LAKE FOREST, IL (09/29/2011)(readMedia)-- Lake Forest College alumnus, Sean W. Thomas `81 of Lakewood, Ill., was awarded the Distinguished Service Citation in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication to the College. Thomas is a Negotiations and Contract Leader at Aon Hewitt in Lincolnshire, Ill. where he has particpated in the design, administration, and monitoring of benefit plans for large corporate clients. He has long been active with the College's Career Services' programs, mentoring students and participating in several workshops and volunteer opportunities. Thomas has also volunteered many times with the Admissions Office, participating during Campus Visit Days.

The Lake Forest College Alumni Association awards program showcases the Lake Forest College mission statement as a living document that encourages the College community to recognize the value of a liberal arts education, "honor achievement," and "celebrate the personal growth that accompanies the quest for excellence."

Lake Forest College is a national liberal arts institution located 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. The College has 1,500 students representing 47 states and 78 countries. On the web: www.lakeforest.edu.