b'FRANKLIN AWARDS RECOGNIZE Alumni AchievementThree Franklin University Alumni Awards, which include Professional Excellence, Alumnus of the Year and Social Impact, were established to recognize the many achievements of Franklin University alumni, both professionally and personally. With one award presented each term, winners are recognized during fall, spring and summer commencement ceremonies.ALUMNI OF THE YEAR: ALUMNI AWARD FOR MATINA ANDPROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE:ZENIOS ZENIOS DORRIE DILSMatina and Zenios ZeniosDorrie Dils leads Gift of Life are a dynamic couple makingMichigan as president and significant impacts in theirCEO, overseeing the nations respective fields. Matina is the11th-largest organ and tissue owner and president of Artinaprogram. With a background Promotional Products, a familyas a registered nurse and organ business known for high-qualitydonation coordinator, she now branding solutions. She alsomanages over 400 professionals co-founded the Choose Kinddedicated to saving lives. Foundation, which provides grantsAs president of the Association to local nonprofits that alleviateof Organ Procurement suffering and offer hope. Zenios isOrganizations, Dils advocates a prominent entrepreneur in realALUMNI AWARDnationally to support organ estate development, recognizedFOR SOCIAL IMPACT: donation, representing 48 donor for his work with 3 Pillar HomesREV. NORMAN NIXON programs. Her leadership and Evans Farm. His projectshas been recognized through emphasize sustainable designNorman David Nixon Sr. is anumerous professional honors, and community integration.dedicated community leader.including Forty Under 40 Together, Matina and ZeniosAs a student success specialistand Notable Woman in Health have shown unwaveringand former youth constituentawards. A Franklin University commitment to Franklinservices coordinatornursing graduate, Dils continues University through generousin Washington, D.C., Nixonto drive critical advancements donations of time and resources. has significantly impactedin organ transplantation.young lives. He presides over the Mayors Youth Leadership Institute Alumni Association, which has provided $100,000 in scholarships. Nixons advocacy extends to DC statehood, gun control and youth-focused initiatives. His efforts have led to free student bus fares and preserved summer job opportunities. As the youngest elected official in D.C. history and an associate minister, Nixon continues to champion social causes and empower youth through education and leadership programs.26 Clocktower | Alumni Achievement20'