Kent State Alumni Awards

 

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Kent State University recognizes and honors alumni who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at Kent State. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are highly prestigious honors presented to alumni and students in just six categories each year. 

2023 Alumni Award Recipients

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

 

Distinguished Alumni Award

Thomas Iivari, ’67, MS ’76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Distinguished Citizen Award

Scott Haws, ’99, MBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Professional Achievement Award

Danita Brown Young, ’97, Ph.D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Professional Achievement Award

Sonia Karkare, ’93, MS ’96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Professional Achievement Award

John Van Alstine, ’74

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kent State Advocacy Award

Garret Ferrara, ’90, MBA ’92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Outstanding New Professional Award

Morgan Dawson, ’20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Golden Flash Award

Isobel Day, ’23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Golden Flash Award

Haley Dees

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Golden Flash Award

Avery Hall, '23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View past Alumni Award recipients