"O" Awards 

Since 1957, the Olivet Alumni Association has recognized outstanding alumni through the presentation of the "O" Awards at the annual fall Homecoming Celebration. One ministerial and one lay person have been chosen from nominations submitted to the Alumni Board. Qualified individuals represent the ideals of the University and have distinguished themselves in their professional fields. 

2012 "O" Awards:
Dr. Mark Quanstrom ’77 (Ministerial) and Dr. Samuel Mayhugh ’61 (Lay)

To watch the award presentation, click here.

For more information about award criteria, click here.

Young Alumni Award 

In 2011, the Young Alumni Award was established, honoring two alumni — one male and one female — to be presented at the annual fall Homecoming Celebration. Recipients are chosen by vote of the Alumni Board, and must have graduated from Olivet within the last 10 years. 

2012 Young Alumni Award Winners:
Heather (Bachelor) Makarewicz '07 and Ben Smidt '07

To watch the award presentation, click here.

For more information about award criteria, click here.

Past Recipients 

Nomination Form