{"id":7686,"date":"2024-02-22T13:02:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T13:02:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.test.wilmu.edu\/?p=7686"},"modified":"2025-03-19T15:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:09:33","slug":"2023-24-distinguished-alumni-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/2024\/02\/22\/2023-24-distinguished-alumni-award-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 991px){.kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column7686_04f1ca-87 dynamic-main-col\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b\"]{font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:500;font-style:italic;font-family:proxima-nova;color:#808080;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7686_c88b99-1b\">The Results Are In!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wilmington University Alumni Association announces its <strong>2023-24 Distinguished Alumni Award<\/strong> winners.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor conferred by the Wilmington University Alumni Association. The award is given to distinguished alumni who lead compassionately and positively impact their fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Wilmington University Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to the community through business, charitable efforts, or service affiliations. It reflects the excellence of the University and those who have created a legacy others may strive to achieve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We thank all our alumni for representing Wilmington University as proud ambassadors worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7686_a515b0-38 img.kb-inline-image, 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class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/carter-rick-da-winner-23.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Rick Carter, 2023 DA Winner\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/carter-rick-da-winner-23.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/carter-rick-da-winner-23.jpg\" data-id=\"7713\" class=\"wp-image-7713\"\/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><div class=\"h3\">Richard Carter<\/div>\n<p>Founder, President &amp; CEO of Humanity&#8217;s Kitchen, Inc.<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2011<\/div>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Psychology<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2013<\/div>\n<p>Master of Science in Human Services, Administration of Human Services<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Collins-Michelle-DA-Winner-2023.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Michelle Collins, 2023 DA Winner\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Collins-Michelle-DA-Winner-2023.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Collins-Michelle-DA-Winner-2023.jpg\" data-id=\"7710\" class=\"wp-image-7710\"\/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><div class=\"h3\">Dr. Michelle Collins<\/div>\n<p>Vice President, Nursing Excellence and Magnet Designation, ChristianaCare<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2018<\/div>\n<p>Doctor of Nursing Practice<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DeMasi-Rob-DA-Winner-23.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Rob DeMasi, 2023 DA Winner\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DeMasi-Rob-DA-Winner-23.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/DeMasi-Rob-DA-Winner-23.jpg\" data-id=\"7716\" class=\"wp-image-7716\"\/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><div class=\"h3\">Rob DeMasi<\/div>\n<p>Vice President of Enrollment Management, Saint Mark&#8217;s High School<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2017<\/div>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2019<\/div>\n<p>Master of Science in Management<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/King-Ruth-DA-winner-23.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Ruth King, 2023 DA Winner\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/King-Ruth-DA-winner-23.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/King-Ruth-DA-winner-23.jpg\" data-id=\"7709\" class=\"wp-image-7709\"\/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><div class=\"h3\">Ruth King<\/div>\n<p>Owner, Workforce Solutions<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 1987<\/div>\n<p>Bachelor of Science in Applied Professions<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 1992<\/div>\n<p>Master of Science in Education<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kadence-blocks-gallery-item-has-caption\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-square kb-has-image-ratio-square\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pettiford-Keith-DA-Winner-23.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" alt=\"Dr. Keith Pettiford, 2023 DA Winner\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pettiford-Keith-DA-Winner-23.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/blog.wilmu.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pettiford-Keith-DA-Winner-23.jpg\" data-id=\"7711\" class=\"wp-image-7711\"\/><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\"><div class=\"h3\">Dr. Keith Pettiford<\/div>\n<p>Director, Consumer Credit and Risk Management, Harley-Davidson Financial Services\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2004<\/div> \n<p>Master of Science in Business<\/p>\n<div class=\"h4\">Class of 2011<\/div> \n<p>Doctor of Business Administration<\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:20px\"><strong>Congratulations to all. We thank the family members, friends, and colleagues who submitted nominations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id7686_2d0d47-d4{margin-top:2em;}.kb-row-layout-id7686_2d0d47-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id7686_2d0d47-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id7686_2d0d47-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0em;padding-right:0em;padding-bottom:0em;padding-left:0em;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id7686_2d0d47-d4{border-top:1px solid #eeeeee;border-bottom:1px solid #eeeeee;}.kb-row-layout-id7686_2d0d47-d4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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