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March 11, 2025

Neumann alumni are making their way in the world. They are the business leaders, educators, and transformers of the world. Their actions reflect what it truly means to have received a Catholic education in the Franciscan tradition. To celebrate their accomplishments, the alumni association celebrates the Alumni Awards during Charter Day.

All are welcome to participate in the awards process by sharing the achievements of fellow alumni through nomination. Nominations for any award may be submitted throughout the year and will be held for future consideration. Submit nominations via the nomination form below.

If you have any questions, please contact alumni@neumann.edu.

Meet Our 2024 Winners

13. Jason Cannon

Jason Cannon ’15

President’s Distinguished Alumni Award

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12. Edith Burnham

Edith Anne Burnham Maletsky ’76 ’95

Alumni Association John Neumann Award

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11. Demi Moore

Demi L. Moore ’11, EdD

Alumni Association Recognition Award

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6. Tahirah Austin-Muhammad

Tahirah Austin-Muhammad ’09

Young Alumni Achievement Award

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7. Mark Bennett

Mark Bennett ’16

Volunteer of the Year Award

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10. Alana Ward

Alana D. Ward-Lee ’02 ’06

The Spirit of Francis and Clare Award

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5. Tony Latini

Anthony A. Latini, Jr.

Honorary Alumni Award

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1. Casandra Nguyen

Casandra Nguyen ’24

Alumni Association Outstanding Senior Award

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2. Sheila Sandapen

Sheila F. T. Sandapen ’89, PhD

School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education

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4. Magogodi Makhene

Magogodi Makhene ’08

School of Business

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3. Judy Neubauer

Judith A. Neubauer ’10 ’13, DNP

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

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8. Samantha Zdun

Samantha (Lafferty) Zdun ’06 ’17

Hall of Fame

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9. Solomon Harris

Solomon Harris ’05

Hall of Fame

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The Neumann University Alumni Association Executive Committee invites you to submit nominations for the Alumni Awards. 
Self-nominations are encouraged.


Alumni Award Nomination Form

***Please note, the President's Distinguished Alumni Award and the Distinguished Alumni by School are not chosen by the Alumni Association.
Members of the Alumni Executive Board are not eligible for nomination. Neumann employees are eligible for nomination, as long as their achievements are above and beyond their scope of work at the institution and are volunteer-based.***


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Neumann University Alumni Award Categories

Awarded to an outstanding alumnus/a whom through his/her own professional development, service to Neumann University, and community service, has exemplified the values of the University.

Awarded to outstanding an alumnus/a who demonstrates a personal commitment to the University and to the Neumann University Alumni Association through volunteer service. 

Awarded to an outstanding alumnus/a who has shown dedication and devoted service to Neumann University.

Awarded to a young alumnus/a (less than 40 years old by January 1st in the year of the award year) in recognition for outstanding achievement in their profession while upholding the mission and values of Neumann University.

Awarded to a non-alumnus/a whose past, present and potential impact on the Neumann University community qualifies them for alumni status. The honoree's professional, personal, civic, and philanthropic pursuits reflect the high standards and Franciscan values associated with Neumann University, the Neumann University Alumni Association, and higher education.

This award recognizes a graduate whose demonstrated commitment to the Catholic Franciscan tradition and values has led him/her to develop an initiative that makes a significant impact in one or more of the following areas: 

  • Support of persons who are poor or under-served 
  • Advancement of understanding and support for the environment 
  • Promotion of peacemaking 
  • Development of intercultural understanding 

Distinguished Alumni Awards are chosen by the president of Neumann University, and presented to a graduate whose career is characterized by continuous and exemplary contributions to society through research, practice, education, or service. The recipient must be an individual who brings enduring honor to Neumann University and to the community and exemplifies the core values of the University.

Distinguished Alumni Awards are chosen by the dean of each respective school and presented to a graduate whose career is characterized by continuous and exemplary contributions to society through research, practice, education, or service. The recipient must be an individual who brings enduring honor to Neumann University and to the community and exemplifies the core values of the University.

*Other awards presented on awards night include the President’s Distinguished Alumni Award and Distinguished Alumni by School.