Young Alumni Award Recipients
This award is presented annually to alumni under age 40 who have made significant contributions to their field of endeavor and manifest a Christian commitment, thus honoring Calvin.
Past Recipients of this Award
2023:ÌýNate Knapper '08Ìý
Washington D.C.
Founder, The Joseph Project
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2022:ÌýNana Owusu-Achau '12Ìý
Accra, Ghana
Chief Farmer, Agro Kings
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2021:ÌýRyan Struck '14Ìý
Washington D.C.
Producer, CNN
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2019: Chris Palmer '06
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Founder, PhotoUp
Specialist, New Business Innovation, Steelcase Inc.
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2018: Jacqueline Klamer ’08
Manila, Philippines
Southeast Asia Regional Facilitator, Partners Worldwide
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2017: Ryan Roff ’09
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Owner, BoldSocks
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2016: Anne Zaki ’99
Cairo, Egypt
Assistant Professor, Evangelical Theological Seminary
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2015: Anissa Adkins Eddie ’05Ìý
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Co-Owner, Malamiah Juice Bar
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2014: Katelyn Beaty ’06
Carol Stream, Ill.
Managing Editor,ÌýChristianity Today (at the time of the award)
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