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R Fund | Legacy Award Winners

What: Beginning in 2014, the Rutgers University department of Athletics Development office, the R Fund, introduced its marquee annual athletics event. Now known as the "Scarlet Knight On The Banks," previously the 50-Yard Line Dinner, this exclusive and memorable night is open to only a select group of those who support our student-athletes and athletic programs through the R Fund.

Why: The annual Legacy Award, now known as the Scarlet Legacy Award and previously known as the 1869 Legacy Award, is given to a donor or couple annually that has made a lifetime impact on Rutgers Athletics through their generous contributions, involvement and commitment to our student-athletes.

How: R Fund members at the Scarlet Society Giving Level ($250,000+ lifetime), Legends' Circle Annual Giving Level ($25,000+) and All-American Annual Giving Level ($10,000+) all receive invites to the annual Scarlet Knight On The Banks. Additionally, members of the R Fund Student Society (just $25 annually) receive an invitation.
 

2025

  • Gene (RC'66) and Aprile
    Renna
    Induction: 2025
    Scarlet Legacy Award

2024

  • John (RC'67) & Barbara
    Broggi
    Induction: 2024
    Scarlet Legacy Award

2023

  • Mark (RC'71) & Charon
    Hershhorn
    Induction: 2023
    Scarlet Legacy Award

2022

  • Gary (RC'74) & Barbara (DC'76)
    Rodkin
    Induction: 2022
    Scarlet Legacy Award

2019

  • Robert (RC'69) & Harriett
    Druskin
    Induction: 2019
    1869 Legacy Award

2018

  • Greg (LC'82) & Anna
    Brown
    Induction: 2018
    1869 Legacy Award

2017

  • Art (RC'77) & Terry
    Certosimo
    Induction: 2017
    1869 Legacy Award

2016

  • Ron (RC'67) & Joanna
    Garutti
    Induction: 2016
    1869 Legacy Award

2015

  • Ron (RC'62) & Pat
    Bainton
    Induction: 2015
    1869 Legacy Award

2014

  • William (RC'42) & Barbara
    Bauer
    Induction: 2014
    1869 Legacy Award