Celebration of Success is the Kirkwood Foundation’s signature event with prestigious recipients, significant attendance, and a multicourse dinner prepared by the college’s Culinary Arts department.
Presented in partnership with the Alumni Leadership Council, the awards banquet recognizes the college's most valuable business partners, accomplished alums, and leaders in higher education.
Do you know an alumna or alumnus worthy of recognition? To be considered for the 2023 Kirkwood Distinguished Alumni & Friends Award, the following criteria must be met:
We're also seeking nominations for the President's and Trustee's Awards, recognizing a business and a faculty or staff member who represents extraordinary support and leadership in higher education.
Previous recipients are not eligible.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center | 7725 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
6 – 6:45 p.m. Reception and hors d'oeuvres
6:45 p.m. Dinner and Program
President's Award:
GreatAmerica Financial
Trustee's Award:
Jody Donaldson
Distinguished Alumni Award:
David Junge
Distinguished Alumni Award:
John Oxley
Distinguished Alumni Award:
Ron Rausch
Distinguished Young Alumni Award:
Cassandra Brower