Current Alumni Awards Recipients

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Kent State University 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 Kent State. Sponsored by the Kent State Alumni Association, the Alumni Awards are highly prestigious honors presented each year to outstanding alumni, staff and students.

2024 Alumni Award Recipients

Kent State is proud to recognize these esteemed recipients, who exude excellence and represent the best of Kent State and their communities in all they do.

Bea Shaheen McPherson

Bea Shaheen McPherson, ’43

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Cindy Kerr

Cindy Kerr, ’79, M.B.A. ’81

2024 Distinguished Citizen Award Recipient

Dianna Vanessa Johnson

Vanessa Dianna Johnson, ’79, M.Ed. ’81, Ed.D.

2024 Professional Achievement Award Recipient

Lillian Kuri

Lillian Kuri, B.S. ’93, B.Arch. ’94, M.U.D.

2024 Professional Achievement Award Recipient

Lauren Luna

Lauren Luna, ’00

2024 Professional Achievement Award Recipient

Patricia Roberts-McDaniel

Patricia Roberts-McDaniel, ’83, Ph.D.

2024 Professional Achievement Award Recipient

Erica Dovin

Erica Dovin, ’21

2024 Outstanding New Professional Award Recipient

Aysia Kemp

Aysia Kemp, ’20

2024 Outstanding New Professional Award Recipient

Andrew M. Snyder

Andrew M. Snyder, ’14, M.P.H. ’17

2024 Outstanding Staff Member Award

Vivian Hawk

Vivian Hawk, ’24

2024 Golden Flash Award Recipient

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