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Meet the 2026 Alumni Award Winners

Gaby Batshoun, NKU alumnus
Gary Holland (’99) is the recipient of the Outstanding Alumnus Award, which recognizes an alumnus who has enhanced NKU’s image through their success and accomplishments.

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Joe Meyer, NKU alumnus
Greg Edwards (’87, '88) is one of the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes alumni who have contributed time, talent and effort toward enhancing the quality of life at NKU or their community.

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Julie Kirkpatrick, NKU alumna

Shannan Boyer (’00) is one of the recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes alumni who have contributed time, talent and effort toward enhancing the quality of life at NKU or their community.

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Jenny Collopy, NKU alumna
TBD ('XX) is the recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumna Award, which recognizes alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years or who are younger than 40 years old and who have contributed to enhancing the quality of life at NKU or their community, or who have distinguished themselves through professional achievements.

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Kenneth Jones is the recipient of the Faculty/Staff Strongest Influence Award, which recognizes a faculty or staff member whose teaching, counseling or advising had a strong and lasting impact on NKU students and the university.

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The winners will be honored in a celebration on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, in the H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom at the Votruba Student Union at 6 p.m.

To purchase tickets for the event, visit nku.edu/alumni

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