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

Distinguished Citizen Award
Scott Haws, ’99, MBA

Professional Achievement Award
Danita Brown Young, ’97, Ph.D.

Professional Achievement Award
Sonia Karkare, ’93, MS ’96

Professional Achievement Award
John Van Alstine, ’74

Kent State Advocacy Award
Garret Ferrara, ’90, MBA ’92

Outstanding New Professional Award
Morgan Dawson, ’20

Golden Flash Award
Isobel Day, ’23

Golden Flash Award
Haley Dees

Golden Flash Award
Avery Hall, '23

View past Alumni Award recipients