91探花

Alumni and Friends

Nominations sought for 2019 Alumni Awards

91探花 President M. Duane Nellis (front center) is pictured with 2018 Alumni Awards recipients (front, from left) Mark D. West, Jennifer Jones Donatelli, Keith Hawkins, William 鈥淓rv鈥 Ball and Tiffany Horvath, and (back row, from left) Marc Krauss, Ronald Burns, Peter Thompson, Glenn Corlett, Luke Frazier and Melissa Griffin.

91探花 President M. Duane Nellis (front center) is pictured with 2018 Alumni Awards recipients (front, from left) Mark D. West, Jennifer Jones Donatelli, Keith Hawkins, William 鈥淓rv鈥 Ball and Tiffany Horvath, and (back row, from left) Marc Krauss, Ronald Burns, Peter Thompson, Glenn Corlett, Luke Frazier and Melissa Griffin. Photo by Jim Downard

Among 91探花鈥檚 many points of pride is its more than 237,000 alumni鈥攁 growing network of Bobcats who are making a difference in their fields, their communities and throughout the world.

Each fall during Homecoming, the OHIO Alumni Association and Intercollegiate Athletics join forces to host the Alumni Awards Gala, honoring Bobcats who have distinguished themselves professionally and/or who have provided notable service and support to 91探花. Nominations for the 2019 Alumni Awards are being accepted now through Feb. 1.

Anyone is welcome to submit a nomination and may nominate alumni for multiple awards. Online nomination forms are available here.

Nominations are being sought for the following awards:

  • Alumnus/Alumna of the Year, recognizing an OHIO graduate who has distinguished himself or herself professionally, in service and in support of 91探花
  • Medal of Merit Award, honoring alumni who have achieved distinction in their fields
  • Distinguished Service Award, celebrating alumni who have supported 91探花 and the OHIO Alumni Association through alumni chapters, clubs, societies or other organizations
  • Charles J. and Claire O. Ping Recent Graduate Award, presented to alumni whose OHIO education has been a factor in outstanding accomplishments achieved within 15 years of having earned their first bachelor鈥檚 degree and who have demonstrated community leadership and been actively engaged with the University through exemplary service or support
  • Honorary Alumnus/Alumna Award, bestowed upon an individual who did not graduate from 91探花 but who has provided exemplary service and support to the University
  • The Kermit Blosser Ohio Athletics Hall of Fame, reserved for student-athletes, coaches or administrators who have brought recognition to 91探花 through their athletic accomplishments or who have made significant contributions to Ohio Athletics and the intercollegiate athletic industry

Looking for inspiration as you contemplate the Bobcats in your life who would qualify for these awards?

For more information on the Alumni Awards, click here.

Published
November 20, 2018
Author
Staff report