About the Award
Beginning in 2018, Ohio University’s Housing and Residence Life department began to recognize one alumni annually through the Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Housing and Residence Life Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of Ohio University alumni, who were employed by Housing and Residence Life or served in a Housing and Residence Life leadership role (the Residence Action Council) tRAC, Residence Hall Association, hall council, etc.), and who have not only demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession but have also made a meaningful impact in their local and global community.
Housing and Residence Life has a rich history of valuing the impact in which personal interactions have on the student experience. Nominations should include these stories.
Nominations
Nominations for the 2024 award closed on August 1. Nominations for the 2025 recipient are anticipated to open in June 2025.
Eligibility
Nominees must meet the following criteria to be considered for the award:
- Alumni of Ohio University
- Former employee or affiliation (tRAC/Hall Council, etc.) of Housing and Residence Life
Recognition Ceremony
The recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award will be honored at a ceremony on the Friday of Homecoming weekend.
Past Recipients
2018 - Rod Sauer
2019 - Frank Robinson
2020/2021 - Suspended Due to COVID-19
2022 - Kristine Strickland
2023- Chris Frederick
2024- Timothy Caskey
2025- Will it be you?!