Bowling Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University will recognize its top volunteers, alumni chapters and alumni Thursday night at the eighth annual Summit Awards.

Distinguished Service Medals to recognize the service of the University’s top three volunteers will be presented to Clarence Glover of Louisville, James N. Johnson of Bowling Green and Forrest Roberts of Owensboro.

Melissa Hardin-Hans of Louisville is the Young Alumnus of the Year while Judy LaFlare from Drakesboro is the Alumnus of the Year.

The Summit Awards will be presented at the Knicely Conference Center at WKU’s South Campus. The event begins with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the awards program at 6 p.m.

The Warren County, Greater Louisville, Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, Muhlenberg County, Central Kentucky, Heartland, Owensboro and Barren County alumni chapters will be recognized as Chapters of Distinction for their efforts in organizing alumni events, community service projects, student recruitment and special events.

University-wide volunteer of the year awards will be presented to the following:
Howard Bailey of Bowling Green, Society of African American Alumni Executive Committee.
Tammy D. Brown of Glasgow, WKU-Glasgow Campus.
Jimmy Claiborne of Scottsville, Electrical Engineering Advisory Board.
Tom Emberton of Edmonton, College Heights Foundation.
Clarence Glover of Louisville, WKU Alumni Association National Board of Directors.
Daryl Greattinger of Monticello, Ogden Foundation.
Mike Harper of Bowling Green, Kentucky Museum Advisory Council.
John Hornsby of Mandeville, La., Center for Gifted Studies Advisory Board.
James N. Johnson of Bowling Green, Southern Kentucky Bookfest/Library Advisory Board.
Mark Johnson of Glasgow, Mechanical Engineering Advisory Board.
Martin Jones of Bowling Green, WKU Research Foundation Board.
Jim King of Lexington, Lancaster Puckett Fellowship Board.
Kristen Miller of Louisville, Young Alumni Council.
Elisabeth Oppitz of Bowling Green, WKYU Public Radio.
Bob Owsley of Cecilia, Gordon Ford Business Executive Advisory Council.
Leon Page of Franklin, WKU Board of Advisors.
Mike Reynolds of Bowling Green, WKU Foundation.
Forrest Roberts of Owensboro, Owensboro Advisory Council.
Elaine Owens Smith of Bowling Green, WKYU-PBS.
Abraham Williams of Bowling Green, College of Education Advisory Board.

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For information, contact Amy Miller at (270) 745-4395.

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