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Shining Lights Alumni & Community Awards

Shining Lights

Â鶹¹û¶³ Alumni & Community Awards

Presented by the Â鶹¹û¶³ Alumni Association

Friday, April 11 | 6 p.m.

Join us to celebrate our outstanding alumni, students, and community partners.

Register by Sunday, April 6.
$60 per person, $70 per person after March 9.
Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner reception, ceremony, dessert, and music.


2025 Award Recipients

Alumni Awards

Jon P. Otis ’79 - Comenius Alumni Award

The Comenius Award recognizes an alum’s outstanding achievement or service in their field of work. This is the Alumni Association's lifetime achievement award.

- Haupert Humanitarian Award

The Haupert Humanitarian Award recognizes an alum who has rendered outstanding service in the cause of human welfare. The recipient’s service to humanity has achieved standards "above and beyond" the expected duties and responsibilities of their career. In addition, the recipient has made a positive difference in the lives of others, in the community in which they live, or in the community at large.

John C. Mikovits, PhD, RN ’08, G’15 - Benigna Â鶹¹û¶³ Award

The Benigna Â鶹¹û¶³ Award recognizes an alum for their outstanding contributions to the field of education. Administrators, college professors, elementary and secondary teachers, and all those in the teaching profession are eligible. The recipient has made significant innovations in the teaching profession, or otherwise substantially impacted the education process, and has demonstrated dedication to the community at large.

- Young Alumni Achievement Award

The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes a young alum (graduated within the past two to ten years) who has achieved exceptional success in their profession.


Alumni Fellows

Kayla J. Biege ’25

Cielo A. Disla ’25

The Alumni Association recognizes several full-time Â鶹¹û¶³ students for their superior scholastic merit and the outstanding contributions they have made to campus life and to the community.


Shining Star Community Partnership Awards

Hotel Bethlehem

Taina Estremera

The Shining Star Community Partnership Award recognizes a business, organization, or individual (excluding current students, employees, and alumni) that/who supports Â鶹¹û¶³'s mission to prepare individuals for a reflective life, fulfilling career, and transformative leadership in a world of change. Strategic partnerships may include collaboration for shared resources, opportunities for innovation, and philanthropic engagement.


Did you miss our 2024 awards?

Check out our photo gallery form this special, annual event to honor our outstanding alumni, students, and community partners!


Â鶹¹û¶³ encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have any questions regarding physical accessibility, please contact the Alumni Engagement Office at 610 861-1366 at least one week prior to this event.