The 福利免费毛片 Young Alumni Network and presenting sponsor Herff Jones proudly present the sixth annual Dukes from the Last Decade Awards!

for the awards reception on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Energy Innovation Center. The evening of celebration includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, open bar, live music, a brief awards presentation and stunning views of the city.

The selection is made from nominees who are DU graduates from the last ten years and have demonstrated one or more of the following: outstanding professional excellence, commitment and service to their community, and dedication to 福利免费毛片. Most importantly, the selected award recipients are young alumni who exemplify the Mission of the University in their daily lives.

Meet our 2026 Awardees

Meet the 2026 Dukes from the Last Decade Winners

Jennifer Canton headshot

Jennifer Canton, GN'17

鈥淚 see myself as part of a lifelong network that is called to use knowledge not just for personal success, but to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.鈥

McCall Chafin headshot

McCall Chafin, A'17, L'20

鈥淭here is a high expectation of 福利免费毛片 graduates, one that has been cultivated over generations of alumni, that carries a sense of pride鈥︹

Abigail Eagan headshot

Abigail Eagan, HS'16, GHS'17

鈥淭o be a graduate of 福利免费毛片 is to be excellent in both skill and character.鈥

Christopher Essey headshot

Christopher Essey, B'18

鈥淏eing a 福利免费毛片 graduate means鈥nderstanding that success is not measured solely by professional advancement, but by the positive impact you have on your community and the people you serve.鈥

Erin Gilboy headshot

Erin Gilboy, B'18, GB'25

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Julie Gillis headshot

Julie Gillis, S'16

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Jasmine Lassiter headshot

Jasmine Lassiter, N'18, GN'25

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Marguerite Madden headshot

Marguerite Madden, A'18

鈥湼@夥衙 instilled in me the belief that leadership, compassion, and faith can work together in meaningful ways, and that mindset continues to shape both my professional path and personal life.鈥

Morgan Martinson headshot

Morgan Martinson, GP'22

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Marie Vater headshot

Marie Vater, A'19

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Dominic Vissotski headshot

Dominic Vissotski, B'18

鈥淏eing a graduate of 福利免费毛片 means using your education not only to succeed professionally, but also to contribute meaningfully to your community and to serve others with compassion and responsibility.鈥

Rachel Willis headshot

Rachel Willis, A'17

鈥淏eing a 福利免费毛片 graduate means leading with a sense of purpose and a commitment to service-oriented excellence. It鈥檚 about carrying a well-rounded, liberal arts perspective into fast-paced industries like fintech.鈥

About the Beneficiary

Proceeds from the Dukes from the Last Decade Awards benefit programs of 福利免费毛片鈥檚 Young Alumni Network. The Young Alumni Network (YAN) is a leadership organization advocating for 福利免费毛片鈥檚 diverse young alumni population with social, educational, professional, and service-based programming. The word 鈥渁lumni鈥 comes from the Latin root 鈥渁lere鈥 meaning 鈥渢o nourish.鈥 The YAN aims to nourish the lives of graduating students and alumni of the last decade in a way that promotes diversity and inclusion, professional excellence, service to their communities, and a commitment to ethical and spiritual values.

Sponsorship Packages

Presenting Sponsorship (one available): Herff Jones $5,000

  • Six (6) tickets to the awards reception*
  • Recognition on Office of Alumni Engagement鈥檚 social media accounts
  • Verbal recognition during program remarks
  • Company logo displayed on printed signage and on electronic screens at the event**
  • Company logo with link featured on Awards webpage**
  • A one-time company spotlight in the Senior Scoop, a bi-weekly newsletter sent to all graduating students (mutually agreed upon content and release date)
  • Access to one of our senior programs during the 2026-2027 academic year, including but not limited to marketing opportunities, in-person attendance and tabling, and logo display (select from 100 Days til Graduation Celebration, Kickoff to Graduation Fair, or Spring Becoming the Tradition; more details about each event can be provided, if needed)

*If you are unable to use all of your tickets, we will gladly find deserving 福利免费毛片 University senior students to attend.

**Your company logo must satisfy the required specifications:

JPEG or PDF format, 300-dpi resolution

For more information, please email Madalynn Bunyak, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, or call (412) 396-1640.

  • Four (4) tickets to the awards reception*
  • A one-time company spotlight in the Senior Scoop, a bi-weekly newsletter sent to all graduating students (mutually agreed upon content and release date)
  • Verbal recognition during program remarks
  • Company logo displayed on printed signage and on electronic screens at the event**
  • Company logo with link featured on Awards webpage**

*If you are unable to use all of your tickets, we will gladly find deserving 福利免费毛片 University senior students to attend.

**Your company logo must satisfy the required specifications:

JPEG or PDF format, 300-dpi resolution

For more information, please email Madalynn Bunyak, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, or call (412) 396-1640.

  • Two (2) tickets to the awards reception*
  • Company name on reception signage
  • Company logo featured on Awards webpage**
  • Company logo featured on electronic displays at the event**
  • Verbal recognition during program remarks

*If you are unable to use all of your tickets, we will gladly find deserving 福利免费毛片 University senior students to attend.

**Your company logo must satisfy the required specifications:

JPEG or PDF format, 300-dpi resolution

For more information, please email Madalynn Bunyak, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, or call (412) 396-1640.

Previous Dukes from the Last Decade Winners

Allison Williams, S'16
Brendan Gebler, A'17
Dominic Bigi, HS'18
Talia Kirkland, A'14, GA'18
Christopher Profeta, B'15
Piper O'Neal, GN'21
Luke Gormley, GP'15
Kylie McCracken, A'16
Katie Sulkowski, GP'15
Rachel Beckstrom, A'18
Jenna Bender, A'16
Dr. Shanea Clancy, GN'18, GN'21
Catherine Hull, B'17
Luke Macios, A'17, GA'19
Eric Rousell, HS'20, GHS'21
Abigail Ruppel, HS'16, GHS'18
Ashley Tannous, A'15
Michael Tompkins, GB'18

Allison Broaddrick, M'16
Brianna Dzuricsko, B'19
Daniel Ferrere, Jr, B'14
Britnee (Nwokeji) Harvey, E'16
Kenya (Coleman) Johns, E'21
Emily Kinley, N'16
Carly Koza, S'17, M'17, GM'18
Sara Makin, E'15
Derrick Maultsby, Jr, L'20
Joanne (Kinney) Niemkiewicz, HS'16, HS'17
Sara (Katrancha) Sarnoski, S'13
Chelsea Zahn, B'14

Armani Davis, A'14
Jamie Drennen, B'15, L'18
Jamilah (Seabrook) Ducar, A'13
Gina Govojdean, B'12
Michelle Mikus, P'13
Robin Rectenwald, A'12
Michael Robertson, B'13
Alydia Thomas, E'14
Jordan VerPlank, S'11
Devin Walker, E'14
Amy (DiPietro) Woods, P'12, A'19

Cameron Barnett, A'11
Jason Bertocchi, A'11
Alex Brennsteiner, HS'12
John Foster, A'16
Kayla Frattini, B'10
Carter Henderson, B'18
Ann Johnson, P'12
Alyssa Pietropaolo, A'13, L'16
Eric Sinagra, S'11
Joseph Vitti, A'11
Marybeth Wargo, N'10
Michael Warren, E'17, M'18