Kelly Lyons holds a glass trophy while standing between Mark Lyons and Dean William L. MacDonald on the Newark campus.

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.

Submit your nomination

The nomination period is closed. Please check back in the fall to submit a nomination for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Criteria

Nominees must have attended Ohio State Newark for a minimum of two semesters or three quarters. Please contact Becky Clawson if you are unsure if the alumnus you wish to nominate attended Ohio State Newark for the required length of time.

Nominees must be living at the time the nomination is submitted.