Do you know an alumni who should be recognized for their embodiment of 91Ó°ÊÓ’s values in the real world or for their incredible contributions to 91Ó°ÊÓ? The annual Alumni Awards ceremony is your chance to honor these individuals in front of the entire 91Ó°ÊÓ community. Submit your nomination today to celebrate the achievements of a distinguished alumnus.
About the Alumni Awards
The 91Ó°ÊÓ Alumni Association Advisory Board, in conjunction with the University, work together to nominate and select Alumni, Staff, Students, and Faculty for the annual Alumni Awards.
Recipients of the 91Ó°ÊÓ Alumni Awards are honored by the Alumni Association Advisory Board during Homecoming Weekend at the Spirit of 91Ó°ÊÓ Awards, and they are inducted into the Walk of Honor in Bettis Quadrangle in the Brown Administrative Complex.
The entire University community as well as friends and family of the honorees are welcome to attend this event. The Alumni Association looks forward to this opportunity to celebrate all those for their contributions at 91Ó°ÊÓ, their work, and the lasting impact each have on our community!
Types of Awards
Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Students may receive any of the following five distinguished awards at the Spirit of 91Ó°ÊÓ Awards.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Meritorious Service Award
Hallmark Award
Emma Key Faithful Servant Award
Emerging Alumnus Leader Award
Award Winners for 2025
Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Dale Jefferson ‘83
- Kish Russell-Yoquelet ’96
Meritorious Service Alumnus Award
- Dr. Shaundra Webb ’98
Hallmark Award
- Benny Gilbert H’25
- Dr. Lisa Ellis H’25
Emma Key Faithful Servant Award
- Yennisse Sevilla ’25
Emerging Alumnus Leader Award
- Jalyx Hunt ’24
- Jessica Kelly ’16
Special Presentation: The Servant Leader Achievement Award
- Saleim Kahleh ’84