Alumni Recognition Programs
Outstanding Alumna Of The Year Award
2024-25 Recipient:
Paul ’74 and Pattie ’73 Wilmoth
The Outstanding Alumni of the Year Award is an opportunity to recognize an alumnus for their dedication and volunteer commitments that have significantly enhanced the goals and mission of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity and the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity Alumni Association. The award recipient will have given of themselves for the enrichment of others, the University, and the betterment of the community.
Nominations are taken throughout the year and are chosen by a selection committee during the annual June SUAA Board of Directors meeting. The recipient is then notified and honored during Homecoming Weekend.
To be considered for the 2025-2026 year, nominations must be received by June 1! All nominations received after that point will be considered for the 2026-2027 year. You can also a paper nomination form to be mailed in.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍøUniversity’s Finest Under 40
The Finest Under 40 award recognizes young alumni who are leading the way in business, research, leadership, community, artistic, educational, and/or philanthropic endeavors. Each year, awardees are chosen by the Alumni Association board of directors based on nomination packets received that detail professional expertise and achievements, as well as dedication to charitable and community projects.Ìý
2024-25 Class:
Marshall DeMeritt ’09, Elizabeth Greer ’13, Rich Goodman ’14 & ’17, Michael Fagiola ’15Ìý
To be considered for the 2025-2026 year, nominations must be received by June 1! All nominations received after that point will be considered for the 2026-2027 year. You can also a paper nomination form to be mailed in.
With any questions please contact:
Katie Swayne, Director of Alumni Affairs
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