David DeMarini 72, M.S. 74, Ph.D. 80, accepts the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award.

Each yearIllinois State Universitys Alumni Association recognizes alumni for their outstanding contributions to their fields, their impact on society, and their passion for Illinois State through the Alumni Awards program. This year seven individuals will be honored at the Annual Awards Dinner:

Distinguished Alumni AwardJay D. Bergman 70CEO and chairman, Petco Petroleum Corp.Major/College: Business administration, College of Business

Alumni Achievement AwardDaniel Wagner 89, M.S. 94Senior vice president of government relations, Inland Real Estate GroupMajor/College: Political science, College of Arts and Science

Senator John W. Maitland Jr. Commitment to Education AwardDamian K. GregoryFounder and executive director, Gridiron Group

E. Burton Mercier Alumni Service AwardBeverly Grimes 60Retired nurseMajor/College: Nursing, Mennonite College of Nursing

Outstanding Young Alumni AwardPaul DeJong 15Shortstop, St. Louis CardinalsMajor/College: Biochemistry, College of Arts and Science

Jenna Goldsmith 08, M.S. 10Instructor of Writing, Oregon State University-CascadesMajor/College: English, College of Arts and Science

Griffin Hammond 07, M.S. 09Documentary Filmmaker, Recount MediaMajor/College: Television/Communication, College of Arts and Science

Nominations are also being sought for the 2021 Alumni Awards. The deadline to submit is May 31, 2020.

A quick summary how to recognize outstanding alumni.

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