College of Education & Human Services

2017 COEHS Alumni Achievement Awards

These awards are given to graduates who have used their education to make a significant impact through personal and professional achievements. Through these awards, we share the achievements of our alumni with our students, alumni, friends and the community at large. It also demonstrated our connection to our graduates and our pride in their accomplishments.

Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominees must have: graduated from an undergraduate or graduate major within COEHS; an exceptional record in a particular career discipline; made outstanding contributions in their field of expertise; an outstanding record of distinguished service; and a significant record of service/contribution to WIU.

Ken Kutska
Ken Kutska

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Distinguished Alumni Award

Nominees must have: graduated from an undergraduate or graduate major within COEHS; achieved recognition for outstanding definable career accomplishments; made outstanding contributions in their field of expertise; a record of distinguished service; and some level of service/contribution to WIU.

Mary Vacala
Mary Vacala

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Young Alumni Award

Nominees must have: graduated from an undergraduate or graduate major within COEHS; definable career accomplishments; made contributions in their field of expertise; a record of distinguished service; graduated within the last 10 years of the award date and preferably some level of service/contribution to WIU.

Veronica Moore
Veronica Moore

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