Kin Takahashi Award for Young Alumni

An award known as a "Kin Takahashi Award for Young Alumni" shall be given to any alumnus/alumna (to be defined according to the Constitution of the Alumni Association) who has, within 15 years of his/her graduation of Maryville College, lived a life characteristic of College legend Kin Takahashi, who, in his 36 years of living, worked tirelessly for the betterment of his alma mater, his church, and his society.

Recipients of the Kin Takahashi Award

  • 1999 - Kandis Schram '95
  • 2000 - Jonathan A. Allision '90
  • 2001 - John Francis Heidelberg '87, Karla Beard Heidelberg '88
  • 2002 - William F. Lukens '91
  • 2003 - Christen McCammon Khym '96
  • 2004 - Julie Walker Danielson '94
  • 2005 - Adriel McCord '00
  • 2006 - Erin Palmer '99
  • 2007 - Kristine Tallent '96
  • 2008 - Kristi Kell Falco '01
  • 2009 - Yvette Prinsloo Franklin '98
  • 2010 - John Trotter '95
  • 2011 - Preston Fields '03
  • 2012 -Christie Knapper '04

Making a nomination

Do you know someone deserving of a Kin Takahashi Award for Young Alumni?

The privilege of making nominations for any alumni award is given to alumni, past and present faculty and staff members and friends of Maryville College.

Here's how to make a nomination →