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2024 Outstanding Alumni Awards

Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

About the Awards

Annually, Northwood University honors alumni with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Candidates are selected based on various criteria with emphasis on those who have shown dedication and achievement in their professions, community involvement, and support and commitment to Northwood University.

The four awards that we bestow upon alumni annually are the Alumni Achievement Award, the Alumni Leadership Award, the Young Alumni Award, and the Alumni Service Award.

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Congratulations to our 2024 Outstanding Alumni Awardees

Thursday, October 3, 2024
Hach Student Life Center

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2024 Award Recipients

Achievement Award

Nicole Longhini-McElroy ‘01 ‘05
Global VP of Product Development and Brand – RECARO Automotive

2024 Award Recipients

Leadership Award

Dan Saar ‘98
Executive Director of Business Development – S&P Global

Greg Rancilio ‘91
Associate Professor – University of Arizona Global Campus

2024 Award Recipient

Young Alumni Award

Christopher Grant ‘19
Attorney – Ben Abbott and Associates

Katie Holton ‘18 ’19
Financial Analyst – Ford Motor Company

2024 Award Recipient

Service Award

Brad Brown ‘08
Fire Chief Grand Rapids Fire Department

Alumni Achievement Award

Nominees must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in his or her chosen career and support the Northwood Idea.

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Alumni Leadership Award

Nominee’s degree must have impacted his or her current success in his or her business and community. Nominee must have demonstrated his or her support to Northwood University through various opportunities.

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Alumni Service Award

Nominees serve humanity and dedicate their work to our society’s social, economic, and environmental needs. They demonstrate a commitment to bettering the lives of others. Nominees are spiritual leaders or serve in the military or public service positions.

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Young Alumni Award

Nominee must have graduated within 10 years of receiving their award. Nominee must be a consistent active alumni participant and support Northwood University.

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