Alumni Awards
Westminster Alumni Awards
Join us on April 10, 2026, for Westminster University’s Alumni Awards—an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring the exceptional accomplishments of Westminster alumni and community members. This annual celebration recognizes individuals who exemplify leadership, service, and achievement in their professions and communities. Gather with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends to celebrate the people who continue to make Westminster proud. Don’t miss this meaningful night of recognition, connection, and celebration.
Tickets go on sale on February 2, 2026.
2026 Ceremony and Reception
Friday, April 10, 2026
Westminster Performing Arts Center
6:30 p.m. Alumni Awards Program, Vieve Gore Concert Hall
7:30 p.m. Hors d’Oeuvres and Cocktail Reception, Tanner Atrium
$50 per guest | $40 before March 31
Cocktail Attire
For ADA accommodations, contact Tiffanie Perotti at tperotti@westminsteru.edu.
2026 Alumni Award Winners
The Westminster Alumni Awards honor those who exemplify a Westminster education through excellence in their careers, service to their community, and dedication to the mission of Westminster.
The Sesquicentennial Legacy Award celebrates an individual whose long-standing dedication and contributions have profoundly shaped Westminster University. This award honors a legacy of leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to education, ensuring a lasting impact on generations of students.
- Ginger Giovale ('65) - 2025
The Young Alumni Award recognizes a Westminster graduate from the past 10 years who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, leadership, or service in their profession or community. This award honors an alum who embodies Westminster’s values and makes a meaningful impact early in their career.
- Taylor Stevens ('18) - 2025
Alumni who exemplify a Westminster University education by excelling in their careers or through service to their community receive the highest honor as a Distinguished Alumni.
- Delvis Fernandez Levy ('61) - 2025
- Amram Musungu (’07, MAcc ’16) - 2024
- Ze Min Xiao (MACL ’12) - 2024
- Andy Larson (’12) - 2023
- Tillie Uribe (’93) - 2022
- Amy Leininger (’11) - 2020
- Charles (Chuck) Chiarotti (’85) - 2020
- Marlene M. Von Friedrichs-Fitzwater (’82) - 2019
- Michelle Leo Cousins (’02, MPC ’12) - 2019
- Scott Beck (MBA ’94) - 2019
- Bill Mouskondis (’57) - 2017
- Carlos Linares (’01, MBA ’05) - 2017
- Patrick Mullen (’10) - 2017
- Tofi Ta’afua (Honors ’01, MBA ’00) - 2017
- Chris Wharton (’06) - 2016
- Jeffery Nelson (MBA ’04) - 2016
- Trent Thursby Alvey (’87) - 2016
- Ginger Giovale (’65) - 2015
- Joe Muscolino (’75) - 2015
- Ray Bradford (’07) - 2015
- Ann Merritt (’66) - 2014
- Ashley Babbitt (’10, MSC ’16) - 2014
- Ronald Jibson MBA (’91) - 2014
- Julie Balk (’83) - 2013
- Kim T. Adamson (’79) - 2013
- Solomon Swan (’07, MBA ’12) - 2013
- Frances Battle, M.Ed (’78) - 2012
- Khosrow Semnani (’72) - 2012
- Richard Paff (’67) - 2012
- Babs De Lay (’76, ’79) - 2011
- Dirk van Klaveren (’70) - 2010
- James Andersen (’74) - 2010
- Patrick Iverson (’76) - 2010
- DeAnne Dunn Hanson (’64) - 2008
- John “Jackie” Robertson (’78) - 2008
- Roberta Roberts Patrick (’56) - 2008
- France A. Davis (’77) - 2007
- Josie Valdez (’83) - 2007
- Mark Wheatley (’89) - 2007
- Barbara Parady Hoagland (’70) - 2006
- Lowell Judson Farmer (’56) - 2006
- Owen D. Wells (’75) - 2006
- Christine Pannier Chytraus (’77) - 2005
- David Litvack (’94) - 2005
- William L. Sedgewick (’94) - 2005
- William Y.K. Wong (’58) - 2005
- Shirley Michel (’87) - 2004
- Thomas Metcalf (’65) - 2004
- Doug Morton (’73) - 2002
- Forrest S. Much (’73) - 2002
- June Cline (’87) - 2001
- Patrick Moore (’77) - 2000
- Richard D. Wood (’77) - 1999
- Irene Warr - 1998
- Bernice Bradshaw - 1985
- Jim Martin (’97)
- Steve Crane (’70)
Honorary Alumni provide outstanding service and dedication to the mission of Westminster University.
- Nancy Panos Schmitt - 2025
- Robert M. Graham - 2024
- Byron Russell and Monte Caldwell - 2023
- Jeanne Ambruster - 2022
- Kristi Jones - 2020
- Bill Orchow - 2019
- Alan Rogers - 2017
- Preston Chiaro - 2016
- Curt Crowther - 2015
- Mary Crowther - 2015
- Michael Bassis - 2012
- Bob Frankenberg
- Steve Morgan
Alumni who performed exceptionally well in one or more Westminster University athletic programs, receiving athletic recognition and displaying good character and citizenship.
