The Ohio University Alumni
Association will honor alumni who have demonstrated
extraordinary dedication to the university and have won the
respect of their peers during this year’s Homecoming Alumni
Awards Gala and Dessert Reception Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.
Attendees will be able to mix
and mingle with alumni and welcome awardees as they arrive at
the gala.
“These honored alumni are not
only successful in their careers but have also contributed
valuable time and resources to assist Ohio University and its
fine reputation,” says Ralph Amos, executive director of the
Ohio University Alumni Association.
“Everyone who is able should attend the gala,” says Sharon
Zimmerman, director of alumni affairs. “This is a wonderful
opportunity to celebrate the lives and accomplishments of
outstanding Ohio alumni and friends.”
The evening begins with a hors d’oeurvres reception in the north
lobby of the auditorium. Following the awards ceremonies, a
dessert reception will be held. Dress is black tie; for
students, business attire.
Award recipients, chosen by the
Alumni Association Board of Directors, will be honored and
presented with one of five awards given out annually: Alumnus of
the Year, Medal of Merit, Distinguished Service Award, Charles
J. and Claire O. Ping Recent Graduate Award and Honorary Alumni
Award.
The Alumnus of the Year award
is given to an alumnus who has previously received the Medal of
Merit or Distinguished Service Award and has distinguished
himself or herself professionally or shown considerable support
to Ohio University. U.S. Sen. George Voinovich received this
year’s award.
The Medal of Merit is presented
to alumni who have achieved distinction in their field, or have
demonstrated loyalty to, and an active interest in Ohio
University. This year’s Medals of Merits have been awarded to
David Crane, Michael Crary, Nancy Haag and Peter King.
The Distinguished Service Award
recognizes individuals with exceptional service to Ohio
University alumni chapters, clubs, constituent societies, the
Alumni Association and, in special instances, the university’s
colleges and schools. The Distinguished Service awardees are
John Baughman and Barbara Strom-Thompson.
The Charles J. and Claire O.
Ping Recent Graduate Award honors recent graduates who have
maintained an active interest in Ohio University and whose
achievements have demonstrated the impact of their college
educations. The recent graduates awarded are J.D. Hupp and
Kristine McCray-Wood.
The Honorary Alumni Award is
presented to non-alumni who have rendered valuable service to
Ohio University or the Alumni Association through careers or
contact with students, faculty and staff. This year’s honorary
alumnus is Col. Patrick F. Webb.
The cost of the evening is $25 per person. Please make
reservations online at www.ohio.edu/homecoming/. A cash bar will
be available. For additional information, please contact the
Ohio University Alumni Association at (740) 593-4300 or email at
alumni@ohio.edu.
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