The most visible sign of the vitality of a University can be seen by examining the success and achievements of its alumni. Drake University and the National Alumni Association Board of Directors are proud to honor exceptional graduates with the Drake University Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the significant contributions of our alumni to their alma mater, their profession, and their communities.

The 2021 winners are:

Distinguished Alumni Award: Holly Morrison Dierks, LA’76
Alumni Achievement Award: Timothy E. Orr, ED’83
Young Alumni Achievement Award: Ajenai Clemmons, AS’02
Community Service Award: Pam Schoffner, JO’72
Alumni Loyalt Award: Sharon Wilkinson, ED’68, GR’75
Young Alumni Loyalty Award: Philip J. De Koster, LW’10

The Drake community is invited to meet the winners and hear their stories in the Alumni Awards video series.

— Alumni Relations