2026 Alumni Achievement Awards celebrate distinguished Wright State community members

The Wright State University Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards, honoring alumni and friends whose accomplishments, service and leadership exemplify the spirit of Wright State.

Selected from a network of more than 125,000 Wright State alumni, this year’s honorees represent excellence across a wide range of professions. Each recipient is recognized not only for achievements in their field but also for their integrity, character and lasting contributions to the Wright State community and the Alumni Association.

“On behalf of Wright State University, we extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s Alumni Achievement Award recipients,” said Greg Sharer, executive director of alumni relations. “Their accomplishments and leadership reflect the very best of Wright State, and we are proud to recognize the impact they make in their professions and communities.”

The 2026 award recipients are:

• Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Annette Kay Clayton ’86
• Alumnus of the Year: Medha Karri ’21
• Grad of the Last Decade: Faminaz Karazha ’20
• Tony Alexander Volunteer Service: Tonya Mathis ’98, ’02
• Boonshoft School of Medicine Outstanding Alumnus: John Corker ’14
• College of Engineering and Computer Science Outstanding Alumnus: Jackie Janning-Lask ’88, ’94
• College of Health, Education and Human Services Outstanding Alumnus: Siobhan Fagan ’04
• College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Alumnus: David R. Shoop ’97
• College of Science and Math Outstanding Alumnus: Alex Gutman ’07, ’09
• Graduate School Outstanding Alumnus: Jennifer Haney Conover ’08
• Raj Soin College of Business Outstanding Alumnus: Kasi Edwards ’96

The recipients will be formally recognized at the Alumni Achievement Awards banquet during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week, scheduled for Feb. 4–7.