The Malone University Alumni Association presents awards each year designed to recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding achievements of excellence, their loyal support of Malone University and their exemplary service to their church and community. You may click on the tabs to see all past recipients of alumni awards. If you would like to submit a nomination, go to our nomination form. Thank you.

Alumnus of the Year Criteria

The nominee must have received his or her initial bachelor's degree from Malone University or Cleveland Bible College.

The nominee should demonstrate success in his or her professional field.

The nominee should demonstrate activity in two or more of the following areas: public service to community, non-profit organizations, educational organizations, professional organizations, the Malone University Alumni Association, or Malone University.

The nominee should be a recipient of other honors or recognitions.

The nominee must have high personal integrity and character demonstrating and living the mission of Malone University, “Christ’s Kingdom First.”

The nominee must have received his or her graduate degree from Malone University.

The nominee should demonstrate success in his or her professional field.

The nominee should demonstrate activity in two or more of the following areas: public service to community, non-profit organizations, educational organizations, professional organizations, the Malone University Alumni Association, or Malone University.

The nominee should be a recipient of other honors or recognitions.

The nominee must have high personal integrity and character demonstrating and living the mission of Malone University, “Christ’s Kingdom First.”

Malone Management Program Alumnus Leadership Excellence Criteria

The nominee must be a graduate of the Malone Management Program from Malone University.

The nominee should demonstrate success in his or her professional field.

The nominee should demonstrate activity in two or more of the following areas: public service to community, non-profit organizations, educational organizations, professional organizations, the Malone University Alumni Association, or Malone University.

The nominee should be a recipient of other honors or recognitions.

The nominee must have high personal integrity and character demonstrating and living the mission of Malone University, “Christ’s Kingdom First.”

The nominee must have received his or her initial bachelor's degree from Malone University within ten years of the date of the recognition.

The nominee should demonstrate success in his or her professional field.

The nominee should demonstrate activity in two or more of the following areas: public service to community, non-profit organizations, educational organizations, professional organizations, the Malone University Alumni Association, or Malone University.

The nominee must have high personal integrity and character demonstrating and living the mission of Malone University, “Christ’s Kingdom First.

MALONE UNIVERSITY ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR

1962  Dr. Worthy A. Spring  '26
1963  Dr. Byron L. Osborne  '16
1964  Emily R. Moore  '19 & '38
1965  Prof. John O. Grafton  '30
1966  Prof. Amos N. Henry '27 & '50
1967  Dr. Ralph Earle '32
1968  Dr. Harold B. Kuhn  '34
1969  Dr. Charles S. Ball  '35
1970  Clifton J. Robinson  '41
1971  Dr. Harold B. Winn  '42
1972  Dr. John P. Williams, Sr.  '43
1973  Dr. William D. Green  '43
1974  Dr. David P. Rawson  '62
1975  Dr. Edward L. Mitchell  '51
1976  Rev. Edward Escolme  '16
1977  Rev. Irving F. Chase  '45
1978  Dr. Curtis A. Chambers  '46
1979  Rev. Raymond P. Targgart  '21 & '38
1980  Elsie (Lambright) Matti  '19
1981  Rev. Earl Smith  '36
1983  Edward O. Linton  '33
1984  Howard S. Lauby  '39
1985  Edward W. Kuehnel  '27
         David R. Van Valkenburg  '64
1986  Rev. Charles E. Bancroft  '52
1987  Elisabeth O. Robinson  '40
1988  Howard W. Moore  '46
1989  E. Anna Nixon  '39
1990 Rev. Earl H. Bailey  '66
1991  Dr. Frank R. Raymond  '66
1992  H. David Bryant  '67
1994  Olive (Earle) Osborne '32
1995  Dr. J. Timothy Bricker '74
1996  Connie Hubbard  '75
1997  Italo P. Ventura '73
1998  David P. Murray, Esq. '82
1999  Dr. Paul N. Anderson  '78
2000  Rev. Mark A. Engel  '78
2001  William E. Casto  '62
         B. Priscilla (Parcell) Casto '71
2002  Dr. Mervin C. Yoder  ’75
2003  Dr. John P. Williams, Jr.  ’67
2004  James T. “Jim” Bridges  ’66
2005  Meredythe "Merry" Scheflen  ’50
2006  Rev. Frederick “Rick” Sams  ’75
2007  J. Larry Durstine, Ph.D.  ’73
2008  Gary W. Mast  ’71
2009  Dr. John David Geib  ’77

Graduate School Alumnus of the Year

2002  Nancy McCullough ’92, M.A. in Education
2003  Rev. Thomas L. Michaels ’95, M.A. in Christian Ministries
2004  William “Tim” Dodd ’03, M.B.A.
2005  William Sanderson ’96, M.A. in Christian Ministries
2006  Henry W. Beun '89, '06, M.A. in Christian Ministries
2007  Beth Anne Clark-Thomas, Ph.D. ’94, M.A. in Christian Ministries
2008  G. Ira Wentworth ’93, ’97, M.A. in Education
2009  Stephanie Snow Werren ’99, M.B.A

The Young Alumnus of the Year Award annually recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Malone University graduates of the last decade. Their promise and potential for outstanding endeavors is already evidenced by their involvement in multiple facets of life after college. They have proven successful in their careers and are intentional about serving their communities. 

Young Alumnus of the Year

2002  Amber Anderson Johnson ’97
2003  Eric J. Lund ’91
2004  Sue (Doerschuk) Grabowski ’91
2005  Tara (Stringfellow) Bond ’96
2006  Barry A. Naum ’96
2007  Gretchen (Ricklic) Polen ’99
2008  Jason C. Shilling ’98, ’01
2009  T. Jason Lantz ’02

The Malone Management Program Leadership Excellence Award was designed to recognize the accomplishments of a graduate from the Malone Management Program.  In order to receive this award, the graduate must have distinguished him/her self through outstanding leadership within the community, corporation, church or an organization in which he/she is a member.  Also required to receive this award is a commitment on the part of the recipient to demonstrating and living the mission and values of Malone University, “Christ’s Kingdom First.” 

Malone Management Program Leadership Excellence Award

2002  Nancy Diller-Shively ’94
2003  Donna Nedelk-Boyer ’92
2004  Larry L. Smerglia ’90
2005  Herbert L. “Herb” Miller ’89
2006  William H. Thorla ’00
2007  Carl R. Ralston ’92
2008  Vicki L. Haines ’02
2009  Paskel “Pat” Berry ’07