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Distinguished Alumni Award

The Hope College Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their chosen profession, have made a positive impact on their community and are involved with the college.

Portrait of Rev. Dr. Tim Brown
Rev. Dr. Tim Brown

Class of 1973

Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown ’73 enjoyed a full career in ministry and theology, spending 20 years preaching and pastoring before joining the faculty of Western Theological Seminary in Holland. He then accepted the call to become president of the same institution in 2008, retiring from the role in 2019. He is also retired from WTS as the Henry Bast Professor of Preaching Emeritus.
Portrait of Jalaa' Abdelwahab
Jalaa' Abdelwahab

Class of 1997

Jalaa' Abdelwahab ’97 is the director of Vaccine Programmes with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) in Geneva, Switzerland, following several years working with UNICEF, Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization.
Dr. Elton Bruins ’50
Dr. Deborah Heydenburg ’87 Fuller
Lara Plewka ’98 MacGregor
Craig Morford ’81

The Alumni Association selects recipients for this award from nominations that meet the following criteria:

  • Contributions to society through volunteerism
  • Achievements within a profession
  • Active involvement with the college
  • Have earned at least 45 credit hours at Hope College
  • Nominees for this award are eligible to be nominated for other awards
  • Current members of the Alumni Board and the Hope College Board of Trustees are not eligible for this award

 

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