The annual Alumni Awards program is one of Marshall’s longest-standing traditions – and it can’t happen without you!

Ever year, Marshall University bestows outstanding alumni with the Alumni Awards. All are invited to attend the awards ceremony recognizing this year’s winners.

2024 Event Details

When: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Where: Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall

Schedule:
5:30 p.m. – Reception
6:00 p.m. – Ceremony
6:30 p.m. – Dinner
7:00 p.m. – Ceremony (continues)
8:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet with Award Winners
9:00 p.m. – Event Ends

National Awards

Distinguished Alumnus: Bill Noe
Distinguished Alumna: Randi D. Ward
Distinguished Service to Marshall: Randy Dunfee
Outstanding Community Achievement: Mendy Aluise
Distinguished Young Alumnus: Christopher Taylor

Chapter Awards

Co-Chapter of the Year: Marshall University Alumni of the Mid-Ohio Valley
Co-Chapter of the Year: Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni and Big Green Chapter

Scholarship Recipients

Cam Henderson Scholarship: Abigail Hugh
Nancy Pelphrey/Herd Village Scholarship (Cheer): Jaeden Fleenor
Nancy Pelphrey/Herd Village Scholarship (Band): Kenneth Johnson
Nate Ruffin Scholarship: Destinee Leggett
Janis Winkfield Scholarship: Jaedyn Harris
Fran Jackson Scholarship: Tia Wooding

College Awards of Distinction

Marshall University School of Medicine: Dr. Robert J. Cure
Marshall University School of Pharmacy: Dr. Sarah Dunaway
College of Arts and Media: Sassa Wilkes
College of Business: Zach Meyers
College of Education and Professional Development: Lucianne Kautz-Call
College of Health Professions: Denise Hogsett
College of Engineering and Computer Sciences: Adam Weible
College of Liberal Arts: Dr. Janine Janosky
College of Science: Jody Ogle