Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards
Celebrating the accomplishments of alumni around the globe, these awards honor individuals who embody what it means to be a Mountaineer.
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Celebrating the accomplishments of alumni around the globe, these awards honor individuals who embody what it means to be a Mountaineer.
Celebrating the accomplishments of alumni around the globe, these awards honor individuals who embody what it means to be a Mountaineer. Submissions for the 2026 Homecoming and Alumni Service Awards have closed. Stay tuned for updates on 2027 nominations.
The highest Homecoming honor, the Outstanding Alumni award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated significant loyalty and commitment to advancing the interests of WVU.
Anitra Hamilton ('00, '01, '04)
As part of the annual Homecoming festivities, the WVU Alumni Association selects a noteworthy alum to serve as Homecoming parade marshal.
Jordan Harrison ('26)
Recognizing a WVU graduate for lifelong service to their alma mater, this award was named for David Wood Jacobs who served as director of the Alumni Association for more than 37 years.
Richard "Rick" Pill ('74, '77)
Named for Margaret Buchanan Cole, founder of WVU’s Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and first woman to serve as president of the Alumni Association, this award honors a WVU alum who graduated within the last 10 years and has provided outstanding service to their alma mater.
Joshua Meadows ('17, '19, '21)
The James R. McCartney Community Service Award recognizes a WVU graduate who has given outstanding citizenship and service to their community.
Marilyn McClure-Demers ('88, '91)
This award recognizes a graduate who has worked to preserve, maintain and promote the traditions of WVU. The award was named for Buck Martin who served as president of the Alumni Association and was the former editor of The Martinsburg Journal and noted WVU historian.
John Dowling ('89)
This award recognizes a WVU graduate who has given outstanding service and contributions to a geographic chapter, special interest or school/college alumni group. The award is named in memory of Nicholas, a distinguished WVU alumnus and former chapter leader in the Washington, D.C., metro area.
Heather Dishman ('08)
For additional information or questions regarding the nomination process, please contact Kevin Berry at kbberry@mail.wvu.edu.
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