“GOOD NEIGHBOR” AWARD

In early November, YU recognized longtime York resident Bob Sautter with the Good Neighbor award. For the past 23 years, Sautter served as the director of York County Visitors Bureau. In that capacity, Sautter’s partnership and counsel helped YU craft and present several grant requests that aligned well with YCVB funds. The outcome of his assistance is manifested in significant campus improvements.

York County Visitors Bureau funding has been especially important for the Clayton Museum of Ancient History and included funding that created an interactive space for children in 2015. YCVB was also an important partner in renovations to the Freeman Center.

In an informal capacity, Sautter befriended YU students, especially those who interned with any one of the entities housed in the same offices as the YCVB. His care for students was visible during the 2023 commencement ceremony when he walked with and hooded Carlos Ortega Arguelles, an international student from Venezuela. (Pictured below)

Interim President Jared Stark presented the award, commenting, “Bob Sautter has been a consistent friend and a helpful guide for many years. He helped us navigate numerous projects at York University as we share a common goal to drive more visitors and residents to this place we call home. I appreciate the many times I've been able to work alongside Bob and am thankful for his service to our community and his belief in our campus. As we try to be a good neighbor in this community, we want to recognize those who have helped advance our mission here, and Bob is certainly near the top of that list."