An Evening of Distinction and Determination
Please join us for Kettering University's Evening of Distinction and Determination on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan. We will recognize University donors joining recognition societies and the 2026 Kettering/GMI Alumni Association award recipients. The evening begins with a cocktail reception from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Valet parking will be provided.
Tickets are $125 per person or $875 for a table of eight. Admission is complimentary for KGMIAA Award winners and donor honorees. Contact the University Advancement Office at (810) 762-9863 with any questions.
Thank you to the evening's sponsor Magna International. Congratulations to KGMIAA Alumni Award Winners:
- Distinguished Alumna Award: Sherry House '94, DBA hc
- Extraordinary Leadership Award: Maria Shaw '99
- Engineering Achievement Award: Greg Salisbury '94
- Management Achievement Award: Mike Chrzanowski '90
- Entrepreneurial Achievement Award: Thomas Westling '87
- Civic Achievement Award: Dr. Michael Russell '12
- Alumni Service Award: Brian '91 and Heidi '91 Beechie
- Young Alumni Award: Ashley (Weber) Rewa '19