Exceptional Bluffton University alumni and former faculty/staff are honored each year during the Alumni Awards banquet held Friday evening of Homecoming weekend. The 2008 event will take place on Friday, October 3. Contact the alumni office at alumni@bluffton.edu for ticket information.
2008 Alumni Award Recipients
Dr. Dennis and Dorothy Epp `50 will receive the highest honor presented by university, the Lifetime Service Award which honors alumni who have dedicated their lives to heartfelt service to people, community or church.
Greg Wannemacher `77 will receive the Professional Achievement Award for continued pursuit of intellectual growth and exploration of creative ventures in their chosen field.
Christina Sherry `04 will receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award presented to a graduate from the past 10 years who is distinguished either through service or professional achievement.
Dr. Linda Suter will receive the Faculty/Staff Service Award presented to a former Bluffton professor or staff person who has fostered a spirit of community through personal relationships with others.
Nominations
The Alumni Association officers rely on nominations from alumni and friends when making selections for the various awards and the Athletic Hall of Fame inductions. There are no limitations on the number of nominations an individual may make. For each person nominated, please include a copy of the nomination form. Also, include a separate page detailing specific information that you feel qualifies the nominee for the award. Return all information to the postal address or fax to 419-358-3232. Nominations will be kept on file and reviewed annually for three years.
Alumni are also honored annually with induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The date for the Hall of Fame banquet will be announced at a later time.
