Alumni Awardees
An Evening of Distinction & Determination celebrating the 2023 KGMIAA Alumni Award Winners and recognizing generous donors was held at The Henry Ford Museum on Thursday, October 26.
Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
Paul Bascobert '87
President of Rueters News
This award is given in recognition to an individual who has made specific and exceptional career achievements (traditionally given to people at the highest level in the corporate structure).
Extraordinary Leadership Award
Lori Flees '93
CEO, Valvoline
This award recognizes graduates who hold leadership positions in global corporations, inspiring their teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Engineering Achievement Award
John Suh '90
Founder, Hyundai's New Horizons Studio
This award recognizes an individual who has made specific contributions with positive and lasting effects in the field of engineering.
Entrepreneurial Achievement Award
Steven Schwartz '08
Founder of Alfa Jango, Co-founder and former CTO of Genomenon
This award pays tribute to an individual who has made specific contributions in organizing, managing, and assuming the risk of a business or enterprise.
Civic Achievement Award
Kai "Ray" Lum '78
Co-founder of the Chinese Association
This award honors an individual who has made significant and selfless contributions of time and effort that benefit the community.
Alumni Service Award
Yvonne Brooks '07
Mechanical Consultant at S-E-A
This award honors an individual who has given outstanding volunteer service to the University.
Young Alumni Award
Peter Deppe '20
Founder, KUHMUTE
The Young Alumni award is given to a graduate within the previous ten years who has rendered significant contributions, exhibited outstanding character, or achieved marked success.
Management Achievement Award
Sean McBurney '03
Regional President and General Manager, Caesars Palace
This award is given to an individual who has made specific contributions with positive and lasting effects in the field of management.