The Ohio State University Alumni Association’s annual awards program honors those living alumni who personify the university's tradition of excellence, thereby bringing distinction to themselves and to our alma mater through their outstanding achievements. This year’s ceremony, held on October 25, honored the following arts and sciences friends and alumni:

Rosa Ailabouni (Political Science and International Studies, 2001; French, 2001) was honored with the William Oxley Thompson Award for early career achievement

Barbara Fergus (Business Administration, 1957) arts and sciences advisory council member, received the Dan L. Heinlen Award, for university advocacy

Robert Heath (Speech, 1966) was honored with the Professional Achievement Award for career achievement

Erika Kimble (MA, Journalism, 2007) was honored with the William Oxley Thompson Award for early career achievement.

Neal Patel (Molecular Genetics, 2002; DDS Dentistry, 2006) was recognized for early career achievement with the William Oxley Thompson Award

David Wilson (Economics, 1985) was selected for the Josephine Sitterle Failer Award for volunteer service to students