Alumni Awards

Celebrate the Alumni Difference Makers

For over 40 years, UM-Dearborn has honored outstanding alumni for their contributions to the University and community. These alumni are "difference makers" who have continued the University's legacy of leadership in their lives and careers. They are making a positive impact in their workplaces and communities, and serve as strong role models for a new generation of UM-Dearborn student leaders.

2024 Alumni Difference Makers

• Distinguished Alum of the Year – Dr. Sadaf Lodhi, ’96 B.S.
• Alumni Business of the Year – Shatila Bakery  (Nada Shatila, ’11 B.A.,’16 M.B.A., and Tanya Shatila, ’15 B.A.)
• Graduate of the Last Decade Alum of the Year – Jagruti Dhande, ’20 M.S.E.
• Alumni Service Award – Daniell Patterson, ’90 B.S.A.
• College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Alum of the Year – Eric Nemeth, ’85 B.A.
• College of Business Alum of the Year – Adelaide Prendushi, ’05 B.B.A., ’16 M.S.
• College of Education, Health, and Human Services Alum of the Year – Kamara Gardner, ’21 B.A.
• College of Engineering and Computer Science Alum of the Year – May Russell, ’98 B.S.
   

Office of Alumni Engagement • 313-593-5131 • [email protected]