Alumni Awards 2025

There is no limit to the number of Distinguished Alumnus/a Awards granted annually, but the committee intends to vote only on those nominees whose achievements embody the objectives of the School’s mission: fine scholarship with its fulfillment at college; the development of wide constructive interests; intelligent citizenship; and spiritual and moral development which promotes lasting values.

2024 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI: Danny Scarth '79 (in memoriam) and Dr. Katherine Harrington '99
2023 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI: Tracy Redfearn Matheson '84 and David Matheson '83 
2019 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS: Omar Selod '88
2018 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS: Craig Goldman '87
2017 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS: Judge Don Cosby ‘73

This award shall be bestowed by the TVS Alumni Association to a very limited number of persons that have served TVS with “great distinction while providing faithful and distinguished service to TVS." This honor is to recognize outstanding leadership and service, and to identify those special persons that are critical to the success of Trinity Valley School.

2024 HONORARY ALUMNI: Angie and David Donahue
2023 HONORARY ALUMNI: Laura and Tod Miller
2019 HONORARY ALUMNUS: Paul Andrews
2018 HONORARY ALUMNA: Joan Katz
2017 HONORARY ALUMNA: Glenda Nestle

Similarly, in recognition of their contributions to the School's day-to-day administration and overall success, staff recognition is for those individuals who excel in one or more of the following areas: Operational Excellence (significant changes, modifications, or approaches that enhance work productivity, efficiency, and quality); Impact (accomplishments that have a positive impact on the entire department or school); Leadership (developing and inspiring others to achieve extraordinary results); Communication (building interactions and partnerships that produce results and leave others feeling respected and valued); Innovation (developing an innovative process or procedure that directly impacts the TVS community in a positive manner); and Community Service (influences and enhances the TVS community).

2024 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER: Robin Preston
2023 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER: Sean Kenny
2019 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER: Dr. Bill Shelton
2018 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER: Dr. Donald Carlson
2017 DISTINGUISHED FACULTY/STAFF MEMBER: Gerald Kramer

2024 RISING STAR: Ellen Jacobs '14
2023 RISING STAR: Ronak Gandhi '18

• Excelling at the next level (beyond TVS) of his/her chosen sport as evidenced by honors and awards such as college/university team captaincy, all-conference recognition, All-American or All-Academic honors at the college conference or national level
• Excelling as a Trojan athlete or athletic team on the field and off, bringing honor and glory to TVS, embodying the values of Trinity Valley School
• Positively impacting numerous Trojan student-athletes through sustained excellence, leadership, guidance, and sportsmanship

2024 CIRCLE OF HONOR: Greta Carter Kwedar '04
2024 CIRCLE OF HONOR: Kyle Kennedy '89
2023 CIRCLE OF HONOR: Erin Hayes Wheelwright '03
2023 CIRCLE OF HONOR: Michael Ungár '98

Given to one or more alumni for outstanding service to TVS and to the Trojan Alumni community. 

2024 ALUMNI SERVICE: Grant Underwood '14