Sally Lovegren Merchant of Mount Desert recently received the Colby College Brick Award in honor of her dedication to the alumni and students of the Waterville college.

Merchant, a 1983 graduate of Colby, has participated on the reunion planning committee for her 10th, 15th and 20th reunions.

She also has acted as secretary for her 10th reunion, and has held the position of class correspondent since her graduation.

Merchant has been a member of the Alumni Council and an active member of the Colby clubs of southern and southwestern Maine. She has been a career services volunteer and a member of Colby’s C Club for athletics.

The award was presented to Merchant on Friday, June 6, on the Colby campus as part of reunion weekend activities.