alumni awards

Award Ceremony for Distingushed Alumni Award

One Form, Two Awards

Know someone who deserves recognition? Use our combined nomination form to nominate an individual for either the Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation or the Distinguished Alumni Award. Both awards will be celebrated at a joint awards ceremony.

Submit a Nomination

Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation

The Vincennes University Alumni Association accepts nominations year round for Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation. Nominations received after the current year’s selection process has concluded will be carried forward for consideration during the next selection period.. If you know someone that has given outstanding service to our community and is a resident of the greater Vincennes area or a VU Alum please nominate them!

service award information

Submit a Walter A. Davis Nomination

Distinguished Alumni Award

Recipients

Scott Hendrix

Dr. J. Scott Hendrix is a Vincennes native whose lifelong commitment to service and community has made an extraordinary impact.

Lonnie Bedwell

VU 85’ alumnus Lonnie Bedwell is a blind extreme-sports athlete and a National Geographic 2015 Adventurer of the Year. He is a testament to resilience, grit, and the pursuit of pushing boundaries.

Mason Ellis

Mason is an IT Specialist Account Manager at NSWC Crane and was honored as one of only seven nationwide recipients—and the sole representative of the Department of the Navy—of the Department of Defense Workforce Recruitment Award.

Staff and Colleagues!

The Vincennes University Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize outstanding graduates who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and areas of service. These awards celebrate the achievements, leadership, and dedication of VU alumni who exemplify the University’s values and embody the Trailblazer Spirit. We encourage the VU community to help us recognize alumni whose accomplishments and service reflect positively on Vincennes University and inspire future generations of Trailblazers. Nominations received after the current year’s selection process has concluded will be retained for consideration during the next selection period.

To submit a nomination, please fill out the Alumni Nomination Form below.

Nominate an Alum here

Thank you for your time and effort. Go Trailblazers!

Nominations received after the current year’s selection process has concluded will be retained for consideration during the next selection period.

*Note that alumni of Vincennes University are defined as individuals who have 24 or more credit hours.

Vincennes University Faculty Hall of Fame Award

Newly established to recognize faculty members who make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of Vincennes University students, the Faculty Hall of Fame Award honors individuals whose dedication to teaching, mentoring, advising, and other student-focused activities exemplifies the University's values.

This award celebrates faculty members whose commitment to student success, integrity, and service has helped shape generations of Trailblazers and strengthened the legacy of Vincennes University

Contact Information

Aaron Selby

Director of Alumni Engagement

Call us: 812-888-4345
Email: vualumni@vinu.edu