Morgan ’84 and Tara Rutman were named the recipients of the Hubbard Family Award for Service to Philanthropy at this year's annual Evening of Distinction event, held last month.
The Rutmans have made giving back to the university — and the state of New Hampshire — a foundational element of their lives. Together, they have generously supported a number of key initiatives and programs, including the Rutman Leadership Fellows program, the Rutman/ Och Advancing Women’s Leadership Initiative Fund, the Shoals Marine Laboratory and the Rutman Distinguished Lecture Series on the American Presidency, which was established in honor of Morgan’s parents.
Their philanthropy extends across the state. Tara is a board member for The Music Hall in Portsmouth, and together, the Rutmans support a number of organizations, including Crossroads House, Gather, Families First and many more. Philanthropy is a vital aspect of their partnership, and they work together to support the causes and institutions they care about most. As Morgan says, “The things we show the most love to are the things we can both feel good about.”
The Hubbard Award was established in 2001 to honor Oliver, Austin and Leslie Hubbard and recognizes "outstanding individuals whose philanthropic leadership has significantly strengthened the state of New Hampshire, its communities and the university." Previous Hubbard Award winners include Peter T. Paul '67, Marcy Peterson Carsey '66 and Dana Hamel '88P.
