{"id":109,"date":"2021-09-24T16:30:36","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T16:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/alumni-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:33:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T20:33:46","slug":"alumni-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/alumni-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"hero-standard hero-standard--noImage alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container hero-standard__container\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"headline-highlight\">\n\t<span \n\t\tclass=\"headline-highlight__text  headline-h1\"\n\t\tstyle=\"background-color: var(--color-theme-blue); color: var(--color-theme-white);\"\n\t>\n\t\tAlumni Awards\t<\/span>\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"hero-standard__buttonList\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"hero-standard__buttonListItem\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/K3YR3QC\" class=\"button-solid hero-standard__buttonListButton\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"button-solid__label\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSubmit a Nomination\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>      \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"hero-standard__extraContent\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"container\" aria-label=\"Social media links\" aria-label=\"Social Media Links\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-standard__socialMedia \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<ul class=\"social-media__menuList\">\n\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/butlerualumni\/\" class=\"social-media__menuLink\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"social-media__menuIcon\" version=\"1.1\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 448 512;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<path class=\"social-media__iconFill\" d=\"M400,32H48C21.5,32,0,53.5,0,80v352c0,26.5,21.5,48,48,48h137.2V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.6\n\tc0-62.2,37-96.5,93.7-96.5c27.1,0,55.5,4.8,55.5,4.8v61h-31.3c-30.8,0-40.4,19.1-40.4,38.7V256h68.8l-11,71.7h-57.8V480H400\n\tc26.5,0,48-21.5,48-48V80C448,53.5,426.5,32,400,32z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/butlerualumni\/\" class=\"social-media__menuLink\" title=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"social-media__menuIcon\" version=\"1.1\" focusable=\"false\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" style=\"enable-background:new 0 0 448 512;\" xml:space=\"preserve\">\n<path class=\"social-media__iconFill\" d=\"M224.1,141c-63.6,0-114.9,51.3-114.9,114.9s51.3,114.9,114.9,114.9S339,319.5,339,255.9S287.7,141,224.1,141z\n\t M224.1,330.6c-41.1,0-74.7-33.5-74.7-74.7s33.5-74.7,74.7-74.7s74.7,33.5,74.7,74.7S265.2,330.6,224.1,330.6L224.1,330.6z\n\t M370.5,136.3c0,14.9-12,26.8-26.8,26.8c-14.9,0-26.8-12-26.8-26.8s12-26.8,26.8-26.8S370.5,121.5,370.5,136.3z M446.6,163.5\n\tc-1.7-35.9-9.9-67.7-36.2-93.9c-26.2-26.2-58-34.4-93.9-36.2c-37-2.1-147.9-2.1-184.9,0C95.8,35.1,64,43.3,37.7,69.5\n\ts-34.4,58-36.2,93.9c-2.1,37-2.1,147.9,0,184.9c1.7,35.9,9.9,67.7,36.2,93.9s58,34.4,93.9,36.2c37,2.1,147.9,2.1,184.9,0\n\tc35.9-1.7,67.7-9.9,93.9-36.2c26.2-26.2,34.4-58,36.2-93.9C448.7,311.3,448.7,200.5,446.6,163.5L446.6,163.5z M398.8,388\n\tc-7.8,19.6-22.9,34.7-42.6,42.6c-29.5,11.7-99.5,9-132.1,9s-102.7,2.6-132.1-9c-19.6-7.8-34.7-22.9-42.6-42.6\n\tc-11.7-29.5-9-99.5-9-132.1s-2.6-102.7,9-132.1c7.8-19.6,22.9-34.7,42.6-42.6c29.5-11.7,99.5-9,132.1-9s102.7-2.6,132.1,9\n\tc19.6,7.8,34.7,22.9,42.6,42.6c11.7,29.5,9,99.5,9,132.1S410.5,358.6,398.8,388z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--noSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a4c6c02de7242589581ea096c017c6f7\">The Alumni Association awards program honors the achievements of outstanding alumni&nbsp;by presenting exemplary graduates and&nbsp;former students&nbsp;with six prestigious awards: the Butler Medal, the Butler Service Medal, and awards named in memory of graduates Joseph Irwin Sweeney, Katharine Merrill Graydon, Hilton Ultimus Brown, and Robert Todd Duncan. The awards honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Click below to watch the 2025 awards ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Alumni Awards 2025\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7gsT3031Jfw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nominations\">Nominations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends are all encouraged to submit nominations&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/K3YR3QC\">online<\/a> or by contacting <a href=\"mailto:alumni@butler.edu\">alumni@butler.edu<\/a> to receive a printed nomination form. At a minimum, each nomination should include a letter that states the category of nomination and establishes the candidate\u2019s qualification with clear and concise detail. The letter should include the nominator\u2019s contact information. The nominee\u2019s vita or professional resume, contact information and letters of support from other individuals are strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"acc-flex-container\">\n\t<div class=\"acc-title-container\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n\t\t<button id='block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d-acc-row' class='acc-row' type='button' aria-expanded='false' aria-controls='block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d_acc-content-panel'>\n\t\t\t<div id='block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d-acc-title' class='acc-title'>\n\t\t\t\tTimeline\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" id='block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d-acc-img' class='acc-icon' src='https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/plugins\/butler-acf-blocks-new\/assets\/images\/nav_main_icon_open.png' \/>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div role=\"region\" aria-hidden='true'\n\t\tid='block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d-acc-content-panel' class='acc-panel' aria-labelledby=\"block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d-acc-row\">\n\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>Nominations are accepted year-round. Nominations received by the deadline will be considered for awards recognized the following Homecoming Weekend. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered for the following cycle. Nominations remain active for three years. The deadline for nominations is in late January each year. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/K3YR3QC\">online nomination form<\/a> for the current cycle\u2019s deadline.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69792128d5c6d-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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Former employees must be three years removed from employment at Butler to be eligible for consideration. The BUAA awards committee reserves the right to reassign categories of nomination if deemed applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about the awards program should be directed to the alumni office at <a href=\"mailto:alumni@butler.edu\">alumni@butler.edu<\/a> or 317-940-9946.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t( function( $ ) {\n\t\t\tlet panel = document.getElementById('block_acf-block-69792128d5c83-acc-content-panel');\n\n\t\t\t\/*\n\t\t\t * Need to set a value for maxHeight to initialize the accordion properly.\n\t\t\t * If we don't include this conditional, the accordion doesn't nicely transition to open\/close on the first click.\n\t\t\t *\/\n\t\t\tif ( 1 == 0 ) {\n\t\t\t\tpanel.style.maxHeight = 0 == 1 ? 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It recognizes former faculty and staff for extraordinary and distinguished service to Butler University, while at the same time achieving a distinguished career in their chosen profession and attaining a regional or national reputation.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-robert-todd-duncan-alumni-achievement-award\"><strong>Robert Todd Duncan <br>Alumni Achievement Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-jasmine-d-gonzalvo-pharmd-nbsp-\u02bc05\">Jasmine D. Gonzalvo PharmD&nbsp;\u02bc05<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Robert Todd Duncan Alumni Achievement Award is granted to Butler University graduates or former students* whose outstanding personal and\/or professional accomplishment brings honor and distinction to the University, and individual attainment and\/or contributions for the betterment of society. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-katharine-merrill-graydon-alumni-service-award\"><strong>Katharine Merrill Graydon <br>Alumni Service Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-cynthia-a-payne-05\">Cynthia A. Payne \u201905<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Katharine Merrill Graydon Alumni Service Award is&nbsp;granted to Butler University graduates or former students* who have demonstrated a significant commitment of outstanding service to the University ultimately assisting in perpetuating Butler as a great educational and cultural institution. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-hilton-ultimus-brown-alumni-achievement-award\"><strong>Hilton Ultimus Brown <br>Alumni Achievement Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-ben-k-uyaang-young-14\">Ben \u201cK\u2019uy\u00e1ang\u201d Young \u201914<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Hilton Ultimus Brown Alumni Achievement Award&nbsp;is granted to recent Butler University graduates or former students* whose outstanding personal and\/or professional accomplishment brings honor and distinction to the University, and individual attainment and\/or contributions for the betterment of society.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-joseph-irwin-sweeney-alumni-service-award\"><strong>Joseph Irwin Sweeney <br>Alumni Service Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-trey-meehan-14\">Trey Meehan \u201914<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The Joseph Irwin Sweeney Alumni Service Award is granted to recent Butler University graduates or former students* who have demonstrated a significant commitment of outstanding service to the University ultimately assisting in perpetuating Butler as a great educational and cultural institution.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-ovid-butler-society-mortar-award\"><strong>Ovid Butler Society Mortar Award<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-lori-j-ziemba-82-and-kenneth-m-massaroni-83\">Lori J. 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