The Elon Black Alumni Network Awards recognize Black alumni who have distinguished themselves in a profession and/or local community and brought honor to Elon through their support of EBAN events, initiatives and the EBAN Scholarship. The awards are presented annually at Homecoming during the EBAN Awards Brunch.

Awards presented:

  • Gail Fonville Parker ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Presented to an alumna who has graduated from Elon more than 10 years
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Presented to an alumnus who has graduated from Elon more than 10 years
  • Outstanding Young Alumna Award: Presented to an alumna who has graduated from Elon within in the past 10 years
  • Outstanding Young Alumnus Award: Presented to an alumnus who has graduated from Elon within in the past 10 years
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to Students Award: Presented to a current Elon Faculty or Staff member who has made significant contributions to the Elon black student experience through mentorship, support and interaction with students.

Do you know an alumni we should recognize? Please nominate them for the ceremony during Homecoming 2024.

 

2024 EBAN Award Recipients

 

Gail Fonville Parker ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award

The Rev. Donna M. Vanhook ’07

Eugene Perry Distinguished Alumni Award

Tavia and Derrick Jackson ’03

Outstanding Young Alumna Award

Dr. Janelle McNeil-Masuka ’13

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Alonzo Cee ’18 G’20

K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service
to Students Award

Dr. Vanessa Drew-Branch

Past Award Recipients:

2023

Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Vickie Morrow ’80
Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Keith L. Davis ’01
K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award:  Annette Ector, Dr. Bernard Curry
Young Alumna of the Year Award: Jermile Batten Hayes ’12
Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Jeffrey Williamson-Rose ’13 G’14

2022

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Joyel Crawford ’97
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: The Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan ’71 P’96 p’09
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Dr. Buffie Longmire-Avital
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Dr. Shelby McKay ’13
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Carl Hairston ’11 G’15

2021

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Kelli Palmer ’98
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Steve Walker ’93
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Marilyn Slade
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Brittany Carroll ’11
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Kris Jiles ’15

2019

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Akilah Weaver ’00
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Damon Ogburn ’07
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Sandra Reid ’85
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Neima Abdulahi ’13
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Malik Daniels ’09

2018

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Zaire Miller McCoy ’02
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Retired Col. Berkley Gore ’85
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Marcus Elliott
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Durice White Galloway ’09 G’14
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: David Williams Jr. ’13

2017

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Stacey Mahoney ’00
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Michael Rodgers ’97
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Cherrel Miller Dyce
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Sabrina Harris ’07
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Blake Thompson ’13

2016

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Ira “Ike” Credle ’83
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Kim Bush-Mack ’87
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Randolph “Randy” Williams, Jr.
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Dorian Wanzer ’09
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Eugene Daniel ’11

2015

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Kebbler McGhee Williams ’98
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Dan Ridley ’93
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to the Students Award: Jean P. Rattigan-Rohr,
  • Young Alumna of the Year Award: Yasmine Arrington ’15
  • Young Alumnus of the Year Award: Torrance Winder ’14

2014

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Karen Cain-Henderson ’90
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Teddy Blackwell ’89
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to Students Award: Michael Williams

2013

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Ruby Thornton ’99
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Darryl Smith ’86
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to Students Award: Dr. Prudence Layne

2012

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Dr. L’Tanya Richmond ’87
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Frank Haith ’88
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to Students Award: Melissa Jordan ’04

2011

  • Gail Fonville ’70 Distinguished Alumna Award: Dr. Donna Hill Oliver ’72
  • Eugene Perry ’69 Distinguished Alumnus Award: Priscilla Awkard ’95
  • K. Wilhelmina Boyd Outstanding Service to Students Award: Dr. Matthew Clark

2010

  • Staff Awards: Marsha Boone P’06, Janice Ratliff & Betty Covington P’94
  • Alumni Awards: Annette Leath Orbert ’90 & Lisa Roper ’93 P’11
  • Faculty Award: Dr. K. Wilhelmina Boyd
  • Organization Award: Black Cultural Society

 

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