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Â鶹ӰԺ 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 Â鶹ӰԺ State. Sponsored by the Â鶹ӰԺ State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are highly prestigious honors presented each year to outstanding alumni, staff and students.  

2024 Alumni Award Recipients

Â鶹ӰԺ State is proud to recognize these esteemed recipients, who exude excellence and represent the best of Â鶹ӰԺ State and their communities in all they do. 

Distinguished Alumni Award

Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43

Distinguished Citizen Award

Cindy Kerr, ’79, M.B.A. ’81

Professional Achievement Award

Vanessa Dianna Johnson, ’79, M.Ed. ’81, Ed.D.

Professional Achievement Award

Lillian Kuri, B.S. ’93, B.Arch. ’94, M.U.D.

Professional Achievement Award

Lauren Luna, ’00

Professional Achievement Award

Patricia Roberts-McDaniel, ’83, Ph.D.

Â鶹ӰԺ State Advocacy Award

Jim Sebastian, ’91

Outstanding New Professional Award

Erica Dovin, ’21

Outstanding New Professional Award

Aysia Kemp, ’20

Outstanding Staff Member Award

Andrew M. Snyder, ’14, M.P.H. ’17

Golden Flash Award

Vivian Hawk, ’24

View past Alumni Award recipients