Distinguished Alumni Award
Bart Haynes HS’75, P’08
For your remarkable career as a leader in the development of human vaccines and, in particular, your work at the forefront of the development of the HIV vaccine.
Charles A. Dukes Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service
Sue Gregory B.S.E.’87, P’18
For your long-standing leadership as a member and chair of the Pratt School of Engineering Board of Visitors, your mentorship of female engineering students, your role on the search committee for Dean Jerry Lynch, and your dedication to regional engagement and alumni initiatives in the Philadelphia area.
Drew Neisser ’79
For your lifelong dedication to Duke, including your leadership of the DukeNY Board and DEMAN network, your mentorship and your career guidance for generations of students and alumni, and your service across reunions, task forces and philanthropic initiatives that have activated Duke’s global network for more than four decades.
Mark Vahradian ’89
For your leadership in advancing Duke’s arts and media community, your mentorship and career development support for students and alumni, your global stewardship of DEMAN, and your dedication in addressing challenging conversations that reflect Duke’s values and history.
Tom Wanty III ’81, P’20
In recognition of your dedication and transformative leadership in building and sustaining Duke London as the most active international alumni region, fostering global connections through events across the UK and Europe, advancing inclusion within the Duke Alumni Board, and mentoring future generations of Duke students and alumni.
Jonathan Wigser M.B.A.’94
In recognition of your leadership in advancing the Fuqua Alumni Council and the Duke Cancer Institute; transforming boards into strategic, philanthropic forces; and fostering engagement that strengthens Duke’s mission locally and globally.
Beyond Duke Service and Leadership Award
Gabriela Asturias ’17
For your leadership in health care, including driving initiatives that increase mental health accessibility in the U.S. and delivering vital public health information to millions in Guatemala during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shari Schwartzman Eberts ’90
For your advocacy in hearing health, co-authorship of “Hear & Beyond,” production of the award-winning documentary “We Hear You,” and your leadership as a Duke volunteer advancing awareness of hidden disabilities and strengthening inclusion efforts.
Dudley Flood Ed.D.’80
For your dedication to educational equity, your advancing opportunity across North Carolina through leadership as assistant and associate state superintendent, your work with the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity, and your service on numerous boards and educational initiatives.
Anne "CC" Lee B.S.E.’96
For your dedication to maternal and newborn health, translating innovation and research into practical solutions that save lives globally, and for your decades of service improving care for mothers and babies in underserved communities.
Gina Wilson M.S.N.’14, D.N.P.’16
For your dedication to maternal and newborn health, founding of For Mamas to train midwives and provide lifesaving resuscitation supplies in Zanzibar, and for your hands-on leadership in creating sustainable solutions that save lives and empower local health care providers.
Gerald Milton Woods M.D.’76, P’02
For your leadership in pediatric hematology and oncology, establishing the first accredited fellowship program at Children’s Mercy, and for transforming care for children with sickle cell disease and cancers through clinical innovation and research.
Forever Duke Award
Debbie Chang M.B.A.’99
For your leadership on the Duke Asian Alumni Alliance National Board since its inception, serving as a wealth of knowledge, and for advocating for Duke’s highest aspirations.
Leslie Limbaugh Cooper ’92, P’20, P’25
For your leadership as the 2024 president of the Duke Football Parent Organization, your work on the new Duke Global Network Ambassadors Task Force, and your long-standing service as an Alumni Admissions Advisory Council (AAAC) interviewer for 15 years.
Tom DeTitta ’82
For your service in sharing your play "Jimmy Carter: Stage Left” with the Duke Atlanta community during a hallmark event of Duke’s centennial celebration.
Anne Dowling ’92, P’23, P’24, P’25
For your contributions to the Duke community through your service as an AAAC interviewer and as a member of the Parents Committee, and for your leadership in facilitating and hosting numerous Tampa Bay regional Send-Off Parties for incoming Duke students and their families.
Adam Gabay ’16
For your contributions to the Duke SoCal region as its Young Alumni representative and as chair of the innovative Fireside Chat series, engaging the non-entertainment industry community in the region.
Kira Jacobs M.E.M.’97
For your commitment to the Duke Boston alumni community, including your leadership as president of the Nicholas School of the Environment Alumni Council from 2023 to 2025, and for your passion for the NSOE alumni community at large.
Dana Krug ’89, P’22, P’27
For your contributions to the engagement of alumni in New Jersey as a member of the Duke New Jersey regional board, your service on the DukeNY Women’s Forum leadership committee, and your work with AAAC.
Taylor Lipsich ’20
In recognition of your contributions as the Young Alumni rep on the Duke Philadelphia regional board, specifically the efforts in enhancing Duke Philadelphia’s social media presence.
Sally Gaines Moorhead ’88
For your leadership as the AAAC representative on the DukeDC Regional Board since 2021, for making it possible for 43% more Duke applicants to be interviewed, and for overseeing the completion of more than 4,000 interviews.
Dana Goldsmith Needleman ’94, P’29
For your leadership and advocacy as chair of the Jewish Life at Duke Board of Advisors and for helping guide the university's response to the events in the Middle East for nearly two years.
Patrick Nevins ’07, M.P.P.’16
For your service and leadership as member and co-chair of the DukeDC Regional Board of Directors.
Chase Olivieri ’11
In recognition of your contributions to the NorCal Regional Board for nearly a decade.
Maggie Ostdahl ’01
In recognition of your commitment to Duke through your contribution to creating and being a key participant in the Centennial event “Deep Blue Legacy: Duke's Impact on Oceans and Coastal Communities.”
Johnny Salinas ’16
For your service as an AAAC volunteer and chair, increasing the number of new committee members by 16 this past year, and reducing the number of non-active volunteers this year.
Abbie Taylor ’02
In recognition of your leadership as chair of the DukeDC Nominating Committee since 2021, including identifying areas of opportunity for DukeDC to enhance the nominations process and strengthening alumni engagement in the region for years to come.
Moyo Tillery D.P.T.’11
For your passion toward inclusivity and reconnecting with your alma mater to mentor new grads, students and participants of the Duke DPT Summer Discovery Program.
Adam Tomasiello ’13
For your connection to the university, providing personal service to Duke applicants and the Duke community as a AAAC volunteer.
Donald Wine II ’04
In recognition of your volunteer service and leadership of the DukeDC Region as both a member and co-chair, and for your participation in AAAC, spanning at least 17 years of dedicated contributions.
Bradley Zimmer ’00, J.D.’03
In recognition of your volunteerism and dedication to the Duke Law School community through transformative contributions to the Duke Law Board of Visitors.
Duke Medical School Class of 1974 50th Reunion Committee
Walt Curl M.D.’74, P’98
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Bob Downs Jr. ’70, M.D.’74
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Dan Goodenberger M.D.’74
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Rick Kopelman M.D.’74
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Phyllis Leppert M.D.’73, HS’76
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Berkeley Powell M.D.’74
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Fred Sanfilippo M.D.’74, Ph.D.’75, HS’79
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Douglas Schocken ’70, M.D.’74, HS’75, HS’78, HS’81, P’12, P’15
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Bill Stead ’70, M.D.’74, HS’77
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Rob Todd III ’70, Ph.D.’75, M.D.’76
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Tom Rainey ’70, M.D.’74, P’04, P’07
For your efforts in creating a 50th reunion experience and gift campaign that was inclusive, engaging, personal and record-breaking for your Duke classmates.
Duke Nashville Region: Celebrate Diwali Event Co-Chairs
Kalpana Gowda ’87
For your leadership in executing Duke Nashville's inaugural Celebrate Diwali event for all area alumni and their families.
Deepak Gupta M.B.A.’07, P’24
For your leadership in executing Duke Nashville's inaugural Celebrate Diwali event for all area alumni and their families.
Devi Ponnazhagan M.B.A.’18
For your leadership in executing Duke Nashville's inaugural Celebrate Diwali event for all area alumni and their families.
Duke DC Region: Duke Black Alumni (DBA) Leadership Team
Kimberly Page ’98
For your leadership of the DC Duke Black Alumni chapter, leading one of the most active chapters in the Duke community and delivering programming over several years.
Kecia Troy ’98
For your leadership of the DC Duke Black Alumni chapter, leading one of the most active chapters in the Duke community and delivering programming over several years.