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College of Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year Sarah Thornton struck out on her own 12 years ago, and has reaped success since.

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College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Travis Huxman: Being a Rebel means having the courage to take a seat at any table.

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School of Public Health Alumna of the Year Tracy Donnelly, noted for her work on a study about lead levels in candy, is currently helping Canada's indigenous population get access to higher education.

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Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year is one of the youngest principals among Southern Nevada engineering firms.

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College of Liberal Arts Alumnus of the Year Greg Morris stays active in university activities, and sent two of his sons to the School of Law.

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Graduate College Alumna of the Year Constance Brooks has served public policy in stints with Clark County, NSHE, and MGM Resorts.

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College of Fine Arts Alumna of the Year Giovanna Sardelli grew up in a performing household, so it's no surprise she made her name in theater.

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School of Dental Medicine Alumnus of the Year Dr. Dayne Jensen went from a linebacker at Weber State to a decorated dentistry student to an accomplished plastic surgeon.

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Tiffany Tyler-Garner works to fight dropout rate among students, foster training and rehabilitation for Nevada employees.

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College of Hospitality Alumna of the Year Colleen Birch turning heads in the industry.

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William S. Boyd School of Law Alumnus of the Year and former public defender John Piro's work recognized for helping pursue mental-health reform within the justice system.

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School of Integrated Health Sciences Alumna of the Year Anne Lindsay focuses on nutrition, obesity, and eating disorders among women and children.

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Outstanding Faculty Award winner Anjala Krishen keeps students moving, acting as a mentor before and after graduation.

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Silver State Award winner and former President Carol Harter oversaw unprecedented expansion for the university.

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Her love of books continually drew Alumna of the Year Beverly Rogers back to UNLV as both a student and donor.

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Law professor Stacey Tovino on how the health care industry's challenges will require solutions that transcend disciplines.

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Tamara Marino, this year’s first-place President’s Classified Employee of the Year, helps forge partnerships between the campus and Southern Nevada communities.

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"So good" describes both the work ethic that helped earn Rakitha Perera one of the President's Classified Employee of the Year awards and his favorite karaoke song.