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Alumni and Friends Awards

The College of Creative Arts is proud to recognize successful and innovative alumni and dedicated friends of the arts.

The College of Creative Arts Outstanding Alumni Award is a special recognition given to an individual who is an alumnus of the College and has demonstrated outstanding and uncommon achievement in their profession and/or service to the arts. Do you know an alum who’s doing exciting things or is enjoying wonderful successes in their career? Please consider nominating them for the College of Creative Arts Outstanding Alumni Award.   

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Outstanding Alumni

2012: Jacob Lewis
2013: Jay Chattaway
2014:  James Valenti
2015:  Sandy Bainum
2016: Jennifer Wiley-Stockton


The College of Creative Arts is proud to recognize distinguished friends who have dedicated so much to further the arts in our community. 

Distinguished Friends of the College of Creative Arts

2012: Alison Deem
2013: Dr. William and Loulie Canady
2014: William Davis
2015: Stephanie Bloch
2016: Joginder Nath
2019: Art and Linda Jacknowitz
2021: Dr. Art Weldon and Mrs. Barbara Weldon