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HRSM Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards

The College of HRSM Distinguished Alumni and Friends of the College Awards were established in 1981 to recognize alumni who have established records of distinction in their respective fields or endeavors. These individuals have outstanding professional achievements as well as exhibit responsible citizenship within the communities that they serve. 

Winners and Nominations

The HRSM Distinguished Alumni and Friends Awards are presented annually and are selected by an awards committee with final approval by the Dean. Nominate someone today using the form below.

Nomination Form


About the Awards

HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to an alumnus or alumna who has exemplified professional leadership and productive citizenship. Requirements: Long-term leadership within his/her chosen profession; noteworthy professional accomplishments that reflect favorably on his/her profession, USC and the College of HRSM; nominations requested by faculty/staff, but also accepted from external audiences.

HRSM Distinguished Young Alumni Award

The Distinguished Young Alumni Award will be presented to an alumnus or alumna of the past 10 years who has excelled in his or her chosen field. Requirements: Must be 40 or younger; is involved in professional organizations, college alumni activities or community activities; support for profession; outstanding career development.

HRSM Distinguished Service Award

This award gives recognition for service to the University of South Carolina and the College of HRSM in support of university, college and/or alumni society related activities and events. Requirements: Given to an alumnus/alumna/organization or honorary alumna/alumnus/organization considered most outstanding in any or all of the following areas: volunteer and community contributions; exceptional service to state or nation; exceptional service to the College of HRSM.

HRSM Distinguished Friend of the College

This award recognizes an honorary alumna/alumnus/organization or honorary alumna/alumnus/organization who continues to set an example of support for the College through time, effort and generosity. 

2023 and 2024 Award Recipients

An outstanding group of alums and friends of the College of HRSM took home awards for 2023 and 2024. Since the event moved from fall to spring for our latest edition of awards, the celebration included both the 2023 and 2024 recipients.

Check out our story to read more about the recipients and their accomplishments. Visit our award winners page to see a list of all our honorees throughout the years.

  • Andrea Belfanti headshot

    Andrea Belfanti, '00

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Korey Banks headshot

    Korey Banks, '00

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Helen Leland headshot

    Helen Leland, '15

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Jonathan Sorrenti headshot

    Jonathan Sorrenti, '08

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Jarett Gerald headshot

    Jarett Gerald, '11, '15

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Young Alumni Award

  • Susan Reeves headshot

    Susan Reeves

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Service Award

  • Cheryl Kelly Carroll headshot

    Cheryl Kelly Carroll

    2023 HRSM Distinguished Friend of the College Award

  • L. Patrick DeLozier headshot

    L. Patrick DeLozier, '01

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Jessica O'Neill headshot

    Jessica O'Neill, '12

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Megan Pinckney Rutherford headshot

    Megan Pinckney Rutherford, '14

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Ryan Alpert headshot

    Ryan Alpert, '11

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Alumni Award

  • Kauri Black headshot

    Kauri Black, '15

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Young Alumni Award

  • Olivia Hyatt headshot

    Olivia Hyatt, '11

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Service Award

  • Craig Locascio headshot

    Craig Locascio

    2024 HRSM Distinguished Friend of the College Award

 


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