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Alumni Association 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. The award recipients are honored during Homecoming Weekend at the Spirit of 91Ó°ÊÓ Awards.

Distinguished Alumnus Award

The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given to the alumnus who in addition to embodying the principles and ideals that 91Ó°ÊÓ Christian University stands for, also has made significant contributions in their own profession or field.

Meritorious Service Award

The Meritorious Service Award goes to an alumnus who exemplifies a sustained commitment of time, actions, and energy towards furthering the ideals of 91Ó°ÊÓ Christian University.

Each fall, the 91Ó°ÊÓ Alumni Association hosts the Spirit of 91Ó°ÊÓ Awards Dinner, honoring alumni, faculty and staff.

The dinner is an opportunity to recognize the recipients of the alumni awards selected by the 91Ó°ÊÓ Alumni Association Advisory Board.  These awards include: Distinguished Alumnus, Meritorious Service Alumnus, the Hallmark Award, Emerging Alumnus Leader Award, and the Emma Key Faithful Servant Award.

At the same time, 91Ó°ÊÓ Athletics inducts individuals into the 91Ó°ÊÓ Athletic Hall of Honor, whose participation and contributions have enriched and strengthened the University’s athletic program.

Additionally, the President’s Award, Opal Goolsby Outstanding Teacher Award, and the Mayfield Outstanding Staff Award recipients will also be recognized.

All honorees at this event are inducted into the 91Ó°ÊÓ Alumni Association Walk of Honor, located in the Bettis Quadrangle of 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.

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