Departmental Alumni Awards
The 2026 Departmental Award honorees are top from left Lindsey Gabbard, Gigi Secuban and Susan "Toni" Lockhart, and below Angela R. Watson, Samantha Crouch and Katie Babcock.
Each year, the college’s five departments and the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing present awards to their outstanding alumni. The recipients for 2026 have been announced: Katie Babcock, Samantha Crouch, Lindsey Gabbard, Susan "Toni" Lockhart, Gigi Secuban and Angela R. Watson. They will be honored at a spring banquet.
These alumni are significantly influential in their chosen health or education profession and are committed to improving people’s lives.
Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy Outstanding Alumni
Awarded to a graduate of the Department of Communication Disorders and Occupational Therapy who has significantly advanced their clinical profession through demonstrated excellence and leadership in service, teaching and/or scholarship.
Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods Outstanding Alumni
Awarded to a graduate of the Department of Counseling, Leadership, and Research Methods who has significantly advanced scholarship and/or significantly contributed to their professional area of study through service.
Curriculum and Instruction Outstanding Alumni
Awarded to a graduate of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction who has demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and extraordinary dedication to the field of education and teacher preparation.
Education Reform Outstanding Alumni
Awarded to a graduate of the Department of Education Reform who has significantly advanced scholarship, policies or practices to improve education.
Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Outstanding Alumni
Awarded to a graduate of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing who has demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and extraordinary dedication to the field of nursing.
Health, Human Performance and Recreation Outstanding Alumni
Awarded to a graduate of the Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation who has made outstanding contributions to their profession and demonstrated a strong commitment to community engagement and service.
Read about the Recipients
- 2026 honorees — Katie Babcock, Samantha Crouch, Lindsey Gabbard, Susan "Toni" Lockhart, Gigi Secuban and Angela R. Watson.
- 2025 honorees — Reginald J. "Reggie" Miller, Tracy Bair Pate, Kayla D. Scott-Arce, Josh Vest, Nicole A. Wilkins and James "Lynn" Woodworth
- 2024 honorees — Karan B. Burnette, Heather D. Hunter, Keith A. Jones, Michael M. Kocet, Elise Swanson and Michael Tapee