51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Awards
51³Ô¹ÏÍø recognizes and honors Golden Flashes who, through leadership, character and hard work, have made exceptional contributions in their chosen profession, in their communities and at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Sponsored by the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are highly prestigious honors presented each year to outstanding alumni, staff and students.
2024 Alumni Award Recipients
51³Ô¹ÏÍø is proud to recognize these esteemed recipients, who exude excellence and represent the best of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø and their communities in all they do.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43
Distinguished Citizen Award
Cindy Kerr, ’79, M.B.A. ’81
Professional Achievement Award
Vanessa Dianna Johnson, ’79, M.Ed. ’81, Ed.D.
Professional Achievement Award
Lillian Kuri, B.S. ’93, B.Arch. ’94, M.U.D.
Professional Achievement Award
Lauren Luna, ’00
Professional Achievement Award
Patricia Roberts-McDaniel, ’83, Ph.D.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Advocacy Award
Jim Sebastian, ’91
Outstanding New Professional Award
Erica Dovin, ’21
Outstanding New Professional Award
Aysia Kemp, ’20
Outstanding Staff Member Award
Andrew M. Snyder, ’14, M.P.H. ’17
Golden Flash Award
Vivian Hawk, ’24
