The Elon Black Alumni Network Awards recognize 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:

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

 

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