Alumni Achievement Awards
Celebrating Excellence: Benedictine University Honors Outstanding Alumni
The Benedictine University Office of Alumni Relations proudly recognizes its esteemed graduates with the annual Alumni Achievement Awards. Held on the Lisle campus, this prestigious event celebrates the exceptional contributions of alumni nominated by faculty, staff, fellow graduates, and the broader community. These inspiring individuals embody the spirit of Benedictine University and leave a lasting impact on the world.
2023 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Celebrated
On Saturday, January 27, Benedictine University’s Office of Alumni Relations hosted the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Program in celebration of its 2023 recipients. This event was held on the Lisle campus, Goodwin Hall of Business, and celebrated the contributions of ten esteemed alumni who were nominated by BenU faculty/staff, fellow alumni, colleagues, and/or community members.
Award recipients included:
Distinguished Alumnus
Christopher J. Betti, Ph.D. (B.S.’96)
Visionaries
Sadia Covert (B.A.’05)
Susan Otten (MBA’90)
Laticia “Tish” Thompson, Ph.D. (MSMOB’03)
Rising Stars
Victor Johnson, Jr. (B.A.’18)
Katie Kleinwachter (B.S.’08, award accepted by her father and BenU alumnus, Jim Kleinwachter B.A.’78)
Adam Michalski (MSMOB’18, MBA’20)
Samyuktha Neeraja (MPH’13)
Paulina Piasecki (B.A.’18)
Blaire Sullivan (MBA’17)
Distinguished Alumnus
John Atkinson – BA ’84, Political Science
Visionaries
Melissa Kosar – BA ’05, Communication Arts
James Rozsypal – BA ’87, Accounting
Timothy A. Wingert, OD – BS ’76, Biology
Rising Stars
Alexander David Fridge – BA ’13, Communication Arts
David Grotto – MS ’14, Nutrition and Wellness
Rachael Batchu Mahmood, EdD – BA ’04, Elementary Education
Tony Medina – BA ’04, International Business & Economics
Alex Rose – BS ’06, Biology
Kyle Schulz – BA ’10, Political Science
Timothy Smith – BBA ’06, Accounting
Toya Webb, EdD – EdD ’20
Michelle Rollins
Director, Alumni Relations
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