October 17, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University will recognize its top volunteers, alumni chapters and alumni Oct. 30 at the annual Summit Awards.
Distinguished Service Medals to recognize the service of the University’s top three volunteers will be presented to Tom Caudill of Lexington, John Oldham of Bowling Green and Dave Roberts of Owensboro.
Drew Byers of Bowling Green is the Young Alumnus of the Year and Terry Parker of Versailles is the Alumnus of the Year.
The Summit Awards will be presented at the Knicely Conference Center at WKU’s South Campus as part of Homecoming week activities. The event begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and the awards program at 6:30 p.m. To attend the Summit Awards, contact the Alumni Office at (270) 745-4395.
The Greater Louisville, Warren County, Barren County, Tampa Bay, Music City, Central Kentucky, Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati, Heartland, Muhlenberg 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:
Dr. Jannice Owens Aaron of Smithville, WKU Foundation.
John Asher of Louisville, WKU Alumni Association National Board of Directors.
Joseph P. “Joe” Cangemi of Bowling Green, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences.
Tom Caudill of Lexington, School of Journalism & Broadcasting, Professional Advisory Council.
Dr. Dale and Beth Clark of Russellville, Parents' Advisory Council.
Dr. Josh Detre of Baton Rouge, La., Young Alumni Council.
Butch Gilbert of Bowling Green, W-Club Board.
John Grider of Bowling Green, “A New Century of Spirit” Campaign Cabinet.
Pam Kielty of Bowling Green, WKU Public Radio.
Bob Kirby of Bowling Green, President’s Board of Advisors.
Betsy Kullman of Bowling Green, School of Nursing and the College of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Jerry Martin of Bowling Green, College Heights Foundation Board.
John Oldham of Bowling Green, WKYU-PBS.
Dr. Hugh Puckett of Bowling Green, L.Y. Lancaster-Hugh Puckett Lectureship Society.
Karen T. Ray of Louisville, Society of African American Alumni Executive Committee.
Dave Roberts of Owensboro, WKU-Owensboro Advisory Board.
Hal Schmitt of Bowling Green, Hilltopper Athletic Foundation.
Joe Wismann of Louisville, The Center for Gifted Studies Advisory Board.
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For information, contact Amy Miller at (270) 745-4395.
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