2026 Honoree
Matt Hammer ’11
BA Journalism
Lead Meteorologist at News 12 Long Island
- Developed early expertise in meteorology, broadcast journalism and environmental studies at Stony Brook
- Provides hyperlocal weather forecasts for Long Island
- Reports on and produces feature segments as part of “Weather on the Road” series
- Three-time New York Emmy Award nominee for work on special weather programs
- Volunteers for yearly back-to-school backpack giveaway events

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