Alumni
![Kelly Lyons holds a glass trophy while standing between Mark Lyons and Dean William L. MacDonald on the Newark campus.](https://newark.osu.edu/sites/default/files/styles/widescreen_large/public/media/image/2023/10/2023%20Distingushed%20Alumni%20Award%20Mark%20nd%20Kelly%20Lyons.jpg?h=3db5b593)
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who attended Ohio State Newark for at least two semesters or three quarters and who have achieved distinction in their field and/or made a difference in the lives of others through outstanding professional, personal or community contributions. The award is presented annually at the Alumni Homecoming Celebration dinner.