The most visible sign of the vitality of a university can be seen by examining the success and achievements of its alumni. Marshall University and the Marshall University Alumni Association are proud to honor exceptional graduates each year during the annual Alumni Awards Banquet.

These awards recognize the significant contributions of our alumni to their alma mater, their profession and their community. We are proud to honor these outstanding individuals with special recognition during this yearly event.

National Awards

Distinguished Alumnus & Alumna: Dr. Lonnie Thompson & Dr. Ellen Mosley-Thompson

Distinguished Service to Marshall University: Pam Nibert

Outstanding Community Achievement: Laurie Martin

Distinguished Young Alumnus: Sean Hornbuckle

The Dr. Ronald G. Area “3 C’s” Award

“The ThunderCast” (Hosts: Rus Livingood & Kinnie Hudnall)

Scholarship Recipients

Fran Jackson Scholarship: Cassandra Woods

Janis Winkfield Scholarship: Markayla Moore

Alumni Chapter Awards

Chapter of the Year: Marshall University Southern Coalfields Alumni & Big Green Club

Chapter President of the Year: Megan Barbour, Annapolis Marshall University Alumni Chapter

Emerging Chapter: Marshall University Huntington Alumni Chapter

Excellence in Fellowship & Support: Annapolis Marshall University Alumni Chapter

Excellence in Mentoring: Marshall University Alumni Association Raleigh-Durham Chapter

Excellence in Scholarships: Marshall University Alumni & Big Green Chapter of the Mid-Ohio Valley

Excellence in Student Recruitment: Marshall University Black Alumni

College Awards of Distinction

College of Arts and Media: Don Pendleton

College of Business: Stephen Matthew “Sam” Hood

College of Education and Professional Development: Dr. A. Stanley Maynard & Dr. Barbara Maynard

College of Engineering and Computer Sciences: Finley Hammond

College of Health Professions: Katrina Kappen

College of Liberal Arts: Maurice Cooley

Honors College: Mike McCarthy

Marshall University School of Medicine: Dr. Paulette S. Wehner

Marshall University School of Pharmacy: Dr. Benjamin Fredrick