Since 2001, Walden has recognized the achievements of our graduates through the Outstanding Alumni Award. This honor is given each year to one alum who exemplifies Walden’s mission to effect positive social change through contributions to his or her profession, discipline, or community.
Meet Our Award Winners
2019: LaRonda Howard, MPH
2010: Ivy Garcia Zwicker
Advocate for autism treatment
2009: Dr. Prince Augustine Ordu
Helps make clean water available in Nigeria
2008: Dr. Souror Baetjer
Began continuing education allied health program
2007: Dr. Leo Parvis
Teaches cultural diversity and managing diversity
2004: Dr. Freida Pemberton
Building community-based health promotion programs
2003: Dr. Michael Wanko
2002: Dr. Craig Swenson
2001: Dr. Joy Erlichman Miller
Nominations for the 2019 Outstanding Alumni Award are now closed. The winner will be announced in conjunction with our commencement ceremony at National Harbor, Maryland in August.
Please check back in early 2020 for information about how to nominate a Walden graduate for the 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award. Faculty, alumni, and students will be able to nominate an alum who they believe best exemplifies Walden’s mission.
To be eligible to win the Outstanding Alumni Award, nominees must:
- Have earned a degree from Walden University.
- Be available to attend the awards ceremony at the summer commencement weekend.
- Be nominated by someone other than himself or herself.
- Be a first-time recipient.
If you have questions about the Outstanding Alumni Award, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@mail.waldenu.edu.
Teaches cultural diversity and managing diversity
Building community-based health promotion programs 