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Alumni Awards 2024
Friday, April 19 , 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm CDT
Each year Illinois State University’s Alumni Association recognizes alumni for their outstanding contributions to their fields, their impact on society, and their passion for Illinois State through the Alumni Awards program. They include:
Distinguished Alumni Award
Dr. Thomas J. Grites ’66, M.S. ’67
Retired Provost, Stockton University
Alumni Achievement Award
Dr. Sally E. Arnett ’97
Professor/Program Coordinator for Teacher Education, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University
David Breen ’88
Retired President/CEO, Special Olympics Illinois
Senator John W. Maitland Jr., Commitment to Education Award
Rhona Israel ’83
Retired Assistant Superintendent, District 206
E. Burton Mercier Alumni Service Award
Ron Whitton Jr.’ 80
Owner, Butch’s Pizza
Andrew Purnell Jr. Trailblazer Award
Simón Rodriguez Jr. ’13
Youth Services Manager, City of Aurora
Reginald “Reggie” Summerrise ’86
CEO, LePensur Youth and Family Services, Inc.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Dr. Kristen M. Pesavento ’05
Assistant Professor/Graduate Program Director Medical Laboratory Science, Loyola University Chicago
Cost to attend is $35 per person. Register by April 5 online or by calling (309) 438-2495.