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Alumni awards help to recognize the hard work and dedication of individuals within their community and to Wheaton.

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes the hard work and dedication of individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, distinguished career accomplishments, or volunteer service to Wheaton.

ABD Alumni Achievement Award – This award shall be presented to an alumna/us in order to recognize the hard work and dedication of individual(s) who have made a significant contribution to society. This award can be given to 0, 1, or 2 recipients annually at Commencement.

Heather J. Corbett ’86 Fostering Wheaton Community Award – This award shall be presented to an alumna/us whose ‘unsung’ contributions have brought the Wheaton community together and who fostered deeper Wheaton focused connections. One award recipient may be chosen annually.

Sharon M. Howard ’87, P’09 Outstanding Wheaton Service Award – This award shall be presented to an alumna/us who has made a significant and sustained contribution or service to Wheaton. One award recipient may be chosen annually.

Please submit your nomination by the deadline: October 30, 2022. The award recipients are voted on by the Alumni Board of Directors (ABD) and presented at the annual meeting of alumni during Commencement Reunion Weekend in May.

Alumni Achievement Award Nomination Form

On behalf of the many deserving Wheaton alumni, the Recognition Committee thanks you for taking the time to complete a Nomination Form. Here are some quick thoughts to guide you:

Graduates of the last decade need only meet one of the below criteria. All other nominees need only satisfy two criteria.
Personal anecdotes about the nominee are particularly helpful.
Current members of Wheaton’s Board of Trustees and Alumni Board of Directors, and all honorary degree recipients, cannot be considered.

Nominator Information

Name (First and Last)(Required)

First Last

Maiden Name (if applicable)

Class(Required)

Email(Required)

Nominee Information

Name (First and Last)(Required)

First Last

Maiden Name (if applicable)

Class(Required)

Choice of Award(Required)

Please select the award you wish to nominate an individual for from the drop-down.

Please tell us about the nominee's professional or personal achievements that lead to a significant contribution to society.(Required)

Please describe how this nominee's hard work and dedication have created an impact in their community.(Required)

Please share a personal anecdote about this nominee. (Optional)

Please tell us how this nominee's volunteer contributions have brought the Wheaton community together and fostered deeper Wheaton connections.(Required)

Please describe how this nominee's unsung actions have impacted the Wheaton community.(Required)

Please share a personal anecdote about this nominee. (Optional)

Please tell us about the nominee’s volunteer service to Wheaton.(Required)

Please describe the impact of this nominee's significant and sustained contribution to the Wheaton community.(Required)

Please share a personal anecdote about this nominee. (Optional)

References

Please please provide at least one reference whom the Committee can contact for additional information about the nominee.

Reference #1 Name (First and Last)(Required)

First Last

Reference #1 Email(Required)

Reference #1 Phone(Required)

Add a second reference? (optional)

Yes

No

Reference #2 Name (First and Last)(Required)

First Last

Reference #2 Email(Required)

Reference #2 Phone(Required)

Add a third reference? (optional)

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No

Reference #3 Name (First and Last)(Required)

First Last

Reference #3 Email(Required)

Reference #3 Phone(Required)

The Alumni Relations team and the Alumni Board of Directors are asking you to share interesting news and stories about yourself or fellow alumni. Do you know someone who has made an impact in their community, received an award in their professional life, or are dedicated to Wheaton community?

Alumni Achievement

Alison Remy Crowther ’70

Alison Remy Crowther will be honored for her ability to find purpose amid tragedy and her dedication to building promising futures for young people.

After suffering the loss of her son, Welles, during the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, she devoted her life to sharing the story of his heroic actions on that day. Known as the man in the red bandana, Welles saved the lives of at least 18 people. Though he could have escaped to safety, he chose to stay at that chaotic scene to work with first responders to help others survive. Read more…

Alumni Achievement

Khadim Niang ’15

Niang will receive recognition for his efforts to amplify the voices of others, particularly immigrants and young people.

The alum, who moved to the U.S from Senegal at 4 years old, had worked in numerous roles in support of others. In his current role as senior Bronx Borough liaison for the Office of Comptroller in New York City, he connects African immigrants and LGBTQ communities with vital services. Read more…

Outstanding Service

Hope Gallagher Ogletree ’75

Ogletree has devoted her career to philanthropy and developing philanthropic leadership opportunities for women. She currently serves as senior director of development at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business and senior director of Fordham’s Women’s Philanthropy Initiative. Read more…

Community Impact

Oneda Horne ’07

As an alumni leader, she served as the co-chair of Wheaton’s 2018 Alumni of Color conference, “Reflection and Renewal: Remembering Our Past, Shaping Our Future: A Celebration of Our Alumni of Color.” Her work on this event, along with the rest of the committee, set the groundwork and foundation for more meaningful events and discussions around engaging current students, faculty and alumni of color at Wheaton. Read more…

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