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
2022: Nana Owusu-Achau '12
Accra, Ghana
Chief Farmer, Agro Kings
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2021: Ryan Struck '14
Washington D.C.
Producer, CNN
2019: Chris Palmer '06
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Founder, PhotoUp
Specialist, New Business Innovation, Steelcase Inc.
2018: Jacqueline Klamer ’08
Manila, Philippines
Southeast Asia Regional Facilitator, Partners Worldwide
2017: Ryan Roff ’09
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Owner, BoldSocks
2016: Anne Zaki ’99
Cairo, Egypt
Assistant Professor, Evangelical Theological Seminary
2015: Anissa Adkins Eddie ’05
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Co-Owner, Malamiah Juice Bar
2014: Katelyn Beaty ’06
Carol Stream, Ill.
Managing Editor, Christianity Today (at the time of the award)