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 one student in just six categories each year. Nominate alumni or students by Feb. 26.

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2022 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

Raj Aggarwal, MBA ’70, DBA ’75

 

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Photo of Raj Aggarwal, 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

Distinguished Citizen Award

Kathryn M. Tschiegg, ’92, RN

 

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Photo of Kathryn Tschiegg, Distinguished Citizen Award recipient

Professional Achievement Award

Gary P. Jacobson, Ph.D. ’78

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Photo of Gary Jacobson, 2022 Professional Achievement Award recipient

Professional Achievement Award

Robert C. Lape, ’55

 

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Photo of Robert C. Lape, Professional Achievement Award recipient

Kent State Advocacy Award

Howard Ruffner, ’71

 

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Photo of Howard Ruffner, Kent State Advocacy Award recipient

Outstanding New Professional Award

Brenna Parker, 17

 

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Photo of Brenna Parker, 2022 Outstanding New Professional Award recipient

Golden Flash Award

Hannah Balash, ’21

 

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Photo of Hannah Balash, Golden Flash Award recipient

View past Alumni Award recipients