Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

Prior to 1998, Franklin University presented one award, the Alumnus of the Year Award, given to alumni for exemplary support or service. Until 2004, two awards were presented to alumni to recognize individuals for their contributions for the betterment of the University. The awards were the Alumni Service Award and the Alumni Leadership Award.

Alumni Service Award: This Award was given to an alumnus in recognition of a sustained pattern of service, contributions and support for the benefit of Franklin University.

Alumni Leadership Award: This award was presented to an alumnus who has brought pride and recognition to the University by having achieved prominence in his or her profession on a regional, national or international level.

Alumni Leadership Award Alumni Service Award

2003 Floyd V. Jones
2000
Gregory W. Jones
1999 Gen. Richard C. Alexander
1998 Van B. Honeycutt

2004 Valerie Davis
2003 John Bevilacqua
2001 Helga Kittrell
1999 Charles N. Bruce, Jr.
1998 David W. Greenlee


Former Recipients of the Alumnus of the Year Award

1997 John B. Ruhlin, Jr. 1984 Harry E. Caldwel
1996 Eldon L. Hall 1983 Cameron E. Williams
1995 James E. Fosnaugh 1982 Jack O. Cartner
1994 Raymond S. Barry* 1981 Frederick J. Bunte*
1993 Archer E. Reilly* 1980 K. Duane Denny
1992 Donald R. Smith 1979 John E. Fisher*
1991 Melinda I. Short 1978 Raymond G. Smith*
1990 Richard A. Vincent 1977 Donal H. Malenick
1989 Ronald L. Strahler 1976 Walter Mercer*
1988 Gary W. James 1972 Floyd Mason
1987 Thomas D. Wittkopf 1971 Richard Chilcott*
1986 Tod J. Ortlip 1970 Clark Loofbourrow*
1985 Michael A. Widdis    
     

*Deceased

If you would like to nominate someone for either award, you may submit your nomination to the Office of Development and Alumni Relations by:

Phone: 614.947.6062

Email: alumni@franklin.edu

or mail to:

Franklin University
Attn: Office of Development and Alumni Relations
201 S. Grant Ave.
Columbus OH 43215-5399

Please provide your name and phone number, some biographical information on the person being nominated and the reasons you feel the nominee is deserving of the honor.

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