On Friday, September 20, 2024, Otterbein University celebrated our 2024 Alumni Award recipients during Homecoming & Family Weekend.

The psychology department extends a heartfelt congratulations to the following program alumni who were recognized for their accomplishments within their field:

Melissa Briggs-Phillips ’95, Otterbein Alumni Award.

Amanda Dakermanji ’14, Rising Star Award

Otterbein University recognizes individuals across a wide range of professions who have demonstrated excellence in one or more of the following areas:

• Advancement of intellectual curiosity, either professionally or academically, through innovative and intensive research or creative work.
• Passion for increased intercultural competency and interest in global environments. The honoree also demonstrates transferable intercultural skills that they have integrated and applied across local and international communities through service, volunteerism, or professional contributions.
• Leadership in meaningful change in their profession, community, or the Otterbein campus community; represents the ideal of a committed, industrious, and caring individual.
• Commitment to society demonstrated through civic and social responsibility; they have utilized their knowledge, skills, resources and time to create a clear, positive impact on their chosen community need or issue.
• Dedication to a high-level of excellence and professional achievement at the local, regional, national or global level in the field of their endeavor.