Alumni Awards

The Berea College Alumni Association recognizes the achievements of alumni of Berea College through the awards program. Alumni are considered for both their accomplishments in their professional life as well as their service to their alma mater for the following awards:

This award is given to alumni who have (1) achieved distinction in their chosen field; and (2) by application of principles fostered at Berea have done much to enrich the lives of others.

This award is given to alumni during or prior to their twentieth class reunion year, and whose achievements in career, public service and volunteer activities are worthy of recognition and have brought honor to the College.

This award is given to alumni who have rendered outstanding service to, and demonstrated loyal interest in, Berea College.

This award is given to non-alumni in recognition of their outstanding service to, and demonstrated loyal interest in, Berea College.

This award is given to alumni who have been employed by the College and are recognized for their outstanding service, demonstrated loyal interest and extraordinary quality of work to the Berea College Family.

Sharyn Mitchell holding an alumni award
Sharyn Mitchell FD ’65 BC ’69, recipient of the Rodney C. Bussey Award of Special Merit, 2019.
Jim Gaines holding award with his wife
Jim Gaines ’56, recipient of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award, and wife, Jo An Howard ’57.

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