ANNUAL AWARDS
Welcome to our annual event to recognize and honor outstanding alumni, a Pennsylvania communications professional and a professor in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Sponsored by the Bellisario College Alumni Society Board.
Monday, September 9, 2024
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Nittany Lion
The Pennsylvania State University
2024 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Emerging Professional Outstanding Graduate of the Past 10 Years
Dejanae Gibson (’19) Operations Manager, Time Studios
Excellence in Teaching
Recognition of Contributions as a Educator & Mentor
Christopher Ali
Pioneers Chair, Professor of Telecommunications
The Douglas A. Anderson Communications Contributor Award
Contributions to the Commonwealth and Penn State
Marty Radovanic
News Anchor & Managing Editor, WTAJ-TV
Alumni Achievement
Contributions to the Profession and Bellisario College
John C. Powell (’65)
Vice President, AT&T / Associate Athletic Director, Penn State / Founder & Director of the Sports Business Program, Smeal College of Business
Outstanding Alumni
Career Achievement in the Communications Industry
Dr. Krishna Kishore (’96 Ph.D.)
Senior Director, PriceWaterHouseCoopers LLP
Dana O’Neil (’90)
Senior Writer, The Athletic