About the Award
Beginning in 2018, Ohio University’s Housing and Residence Life department began to recognize one alumni annually through the Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Housing and Residence Life Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of Ohio University alumni, who were employed by Housing and Residence Life or served in a Housing and Residence Life leadership role (the Residence Action Council) tRAC, Residence Hall Association, hall council, etc.), and who have not only demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession but have also made a meaningful impact in their local and global community.
Housing and Residence Life has a rich history of valuing the impact in which personal interactions have on the student experience. Nominations should include these stories.
Nominations
University faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to submit nominations. Self-nominations or nominations can be submitted now and are due August 1.
Finalists for the award will be interviewed by the search committee prior to a recipient being selected. The 2025 recipient will receive notification around September 1.
Eligibility
Nominees must be an graduate of Ohio University and a former employee or have affiliation (tRAC/Hall Council, etc.) with Housing and Residence Life.
Recognition Ceremony
The recipient of the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award will be honored at a ceremony on Friday, October 17 (Homecoming weekend).
Past Recipients
2018: Rod Sauer
2019: Frank Robinson
2020/2021: Suspended Due to COVID-19
2022: Kristine Strickland
2023: Chris Frederick
2024: Timothy Caskey
2025: Will it be you?
