The Shawnee State University Alumni Association presents three awards each year to deserving recipients.
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award
This award is given each academic year to a graduating student (from that academic year) who has displayed commitment to his or her individual endeavors—academic, social and personal—and who shows great promise toward his or her future endeavors. The award is given at the annual Evening of Honors in April.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
This award is presented to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated career achievements and outstanding performance in his or her profession. It is awarded at a special alumni recognition reception in April.
Alumni Community Service Award
This award is presented to an alumnus or alumna in recognition of his or her outstanding volunteer service and contributions to the community. It is awarded at a special alumni recognition reception in April.
Click here to see a list of previous Alumni Award recipients
2012
Distinguished Alumnus Award: Dr. Philip Roberts ('99)
Distinguished Alumnus Award: Dr. Rita Roberts
Distinguished Alumnus Award: Pat Rigsby ('95)
Alumni Community Service Award: Bill Raison ('97) James Webb ('02)
2011
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award: T. Brandon Miller ('11) and Christine Moore ('11)
2010
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award: Ashley McCray ('10)
2009
Distinguished Alumnus Award: Stephanie Craft ('04)
Alumni Service Award: Rebecca Harr ('99)
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award: Kimberly Crawford ('09)
2008
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award: John Ross Campbell ('08)
2007
Distinguished Alumnus Award: Craig Gilliland ('90 & '91)
Alumni Service Award: Brian Saul ('97)
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award: Jeanette Bauer Brammer ('07)
2006
Distinguished Alumnus Award: Gary Hairston ('73 & '00)
Alumni Service Award: Denise Gregory ('76)
Alumnus of Tomorrow Award: Jared Bentley ('06)
How to Nominate a
Stand-Out Alumnus
If you would like to nominate someone for any of these awards, you can send an e-mail with the person's name, contact information and a brief explanation as to why they should be considered for the award to alumni@shawnee.edu.
Nominations may also be mailed to:
SSU Alumni Association
940 Second Street
Portsmouth, OH 45662
For more information, contact Denise Gregory, Coordinator of Alumni &p; Retiree Services at (740) 351-3182 or dgregory@shawnee.edu