Distinguished Alumni Award
Each year, the Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate alumni who demonstrate excellence in their careers and meaningful service to IU or their communities.
2026 Nominations
Know an outstanding alum? Nominate them by emailing us at herrext@iu.edu.
AWARD RECIPIENTS
- Philip Campbell (B.F.A. General Fine Arts '89), 2025
- Jordan Ryan (B.A. Art History '10), 2024
- Tasha Beckwith (B.F.A. General Fine Arts '06), 2023
- Samuel Levi Jones (B.F.A. Photography '09), 2022
- Kaitlin Knapp (M.A. Art Therapy '17), 2021
- Antonia Laurence-Allen (B.A. Art History '96), 2020
- Andrew Blauvelt (B.F.A. Visual Communication '86), 2019
- James Sholly (B.F.A. Visual Communication '87), 2018
- Rachel Meyer Simon (B.F.A. Painting '08), 2016
- Terence Main (B.F.A. Visual Communication '76), 2015
- Steve Mueller (B.F.A. '76), 2014
- Lois Main Templeton (B.F.A. Painting '81), 2013
- Garo Antreasian ('48 in Fine Arts), 2012
- Mike Garber (B.F.A. Visual Communication '97), 2011
- David Bowen (B.F.A. Sculpture '99), 2010
- Leah Traugott ('46 in Painting), 2009
- Lois Davis ('47 in Painting), 2008
Distinguished alumni stories
Jordan Ryan
(B.A. Art History '10)
Jordan Ryan, an administrator of public records for the city of Indianapolis, represents the future of historic preservation in Indianapolis.
Read Jordan's Q&A
Tasha Beckwith
(B.F.A. Gen. Fine Arts '06)
Tasha Beckwith's portrait-based work and public art projects serve as a powerful reminder of the impact that art can have on individuals and communities.
Read Tasha's Q&A
Antonia Laurence Allen
(B.A. ART HISTORY '96)
Antonia Laurence Allen has worked in art education, interpretation, and curatorial work in the U. S., Canada, and Scotland for over 20 years.
Read Antonia's Q&A