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Alumni Awards

We are proud of our alumni, and we want to take the opportunity each year to honor their achievements. The Alumni Achievement Award, the Young Alumni Achievement Award and the Alumni Service Award are presented each year to showcase the contributions made by our alumni. Each award is presented to a TU graduate who meets the following criteria: display strong personal integrity and character and volunteer service to their community and society.

Nominations

The nomination period is open and will close on April 30, 2024.

Alumni Achievement Award

The Alumni Achievement Award is awarded to an alumni for their achievements, leadership and contributions to their profession or field of study, their community, and their alma mater. To be eligible for the Alumni Achievement Award, the individual must be a living graduate of Tiffin University for a minimum of 15 years. 

The nominations are vetted and selected by the Alumni Association Board award sub-committee. Awards are presented during Green & Gold – Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Young Alumni Achievement Award

The Young Alumni Achievement Award is presented to honor the achievements of young alumni whose lives exemplify high principles, and who are outstanding leaders in their profession and community. To be eligible for the Young Alumni Achievement Award, a person must be a graduate of Tiffin University within the last 15 years. 

The nominations are vetted and selected by the Alumni Association Board award sub-committee. Awards are presented during Green & Gold – Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Alumni Service Award

The Alumni Service Award is awarded to an alumni in recognition of their dedication to the University through service in alumni programs, on advisory committees, and through efforts made to ensure the welfare of the institution. 

January 1, 2024. The nominations are vetted and selected by the Alumni Association Board award sub-committee. Awards are presented during Green & Gold – Homecoming & Family Weekend.

To be considered for the awards, an individual must first be nominated. Nominations can be offered by anyone except the person being nominated. All nominations must be received in the Office of Alumni Relations by the designated deadline. As noted, the recipient must be present on campus to receive the award, barring any extenuating circumstances.

Nomination forms for the Alumni Awards can be obtained from the Alumni Office by calling 419.448.3595 or clicking on the links above. Nominations will be kept on file and reviewed annually for five years.

Past Alumni Award Recipients 

Andrew Felter MBA ’94 – 2013

Lenny Clouse ‘74 – 2014

Steven Grubbs ‘00 – 2015

Alexis Berg-Townsend ‘03 – 2016

John Lauer ’69 – 2017

Dean Johnston ‘69 – 2018

Dr. Willis Johnson ‘82 – 2019

Dr. David Hayes ‘74/’76 – 2020

Gary E. Robinette ‘72 – 2021

Donald Hampton Jr. ‘89/’98 – 2022

Mary Lewis ’86 – 2023

Robert Petras ’03 – 2013

George Whitfield, Jr. ‘01 – 2014

Sara Dunn ‘10 – 2015

Daniel Scott ‘09 – 2016

Dr. Irish Spencer MH ‘09 – 2017

Samantha Molnar ‘14 – 2018

Patrick Collins MBA ‘14 – 2019

Alicia Rock ‘10/MSCJ ‘11 – 2020

Devin Ambrose ‘16 – 2021

Michael Barr ‘07/’14 – 2022

Lauren Barnes ’08 – 2023

Erica Henry ‘00/MBA ‘02 – 2020

Ryan Pessell ‘07 – 2021

Joyce Millar ‘96 MBA – 2022

Bob Manz ’71 – 2023