Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Awards
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University recognizes and honors Golden Flashes who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Sponsored by the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are highly prestigious honors presented each year to outstanding alumni, staff and students.
2024 Alumni Award Recipients
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ is proud to recognize these esteemed recipients, who exude excellence and represent the best of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and their communities in all they do.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
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Distinguished Citizen Award
Cindy Kerr, ’79, M.B.A. ’81
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Professional Achievement Award
Vanessa Dianna Johnson, ’79, M.Ed. ’81, Ed.D.
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Professional Achievement Award
Lillian Kuri, B.S. ’93, B.Arch. ’94, M.U.D.
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Professional Achievement Award
Lauren Luna, ’00
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Professional Achievement Award
Patricia Roberts-McDaniel, ’83, Ph.D.
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Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Advocacy Award
Jim Sebastian, ’91
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Outstanding New Professional Award
Erica Dovin, ’21
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Outstanding New Professional Award
Aysia Kemp, ’20
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Outstanding Staff Member Award
Andrew M. Snyder, ’14, M.P.H. ’17
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Golden Flash Award
Vivian Hawk, ’24
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