CU-Mansfield Society of Honors inductees announced; April 30 Luncheon registration open

MANSFIELD, Pa. – The Mansfield University Office of Alumni Affairs & Advancement has announced the 2022 Society of Honors inductees.

Outstanding alumni achievements are recognized through the Society of Honors program each year. Annual honors include the Alumni Citation Award, the Elsie Burk Service Award, the Distinguished Educator Award, and the Outstanding Young Alumni Award. The Alumni Association Executive Board of Directors has introduced two new honors to the program in 2022, the Health, Safety & Wellness Award and the Innovation & Inclusion Award.

Alumni and friends of Mansfield University are invited to attend the Society of Honors Luncheon on Saturday, April 30, at 1 p.m. in North Manser Dining Hall. The event includes the Mansfield State College Class of 1972 Gift presentation for its 50^th-anniversary reunion.

The Luncheon is $25 per person and is complimentary for all 2022 Society of Honors inductees and the Class of ’72. Inductees and ’72 class members should RSVP by emailing alumni@mansfield.eduor calling 888-305-6505. Other guests can register at mansfield.edu/alumni/events. The deadline to RSVP is April 20.

The Alumni Affairs & Advancement Office is pleased to announce the 2022 Society of Honors inductees:

Alumni Citation Award
Established in 1969, the Alumni Citation Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has made exceptional contributions to society through professional, civic, philanthropic work, and leadership activities.
2022 Inductee: Cynthia Pritchard ’87, President and CEO of the PASSHE Foundation in Harrisburg, PA

Elsie Burk Service Award
Established in 1983, the Elsie Burk Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, loyalty, and service to the university over a long period of time.
2022 Inductee: Bobbi Kilmer ’84, President of the Mansfield University Council of Trustees

Distinguished Educator Award
First presented in 1986, the Distinguished Educator Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or university staff who is an exceptional leader and demonstrates service and commitment to education.
2022 Inductee: Katherine Villone ’93, a 4^th-grade teacher at Franklin Elementary School in Bergenfield, NJ

Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Established in 1986, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes a member of the alumni community who has graduated from Mansfield University within the last twenty-five (25) years. This award recognizes a young alum’s outstanding leadership, achievement, and professional performance.
2022 Inductee: Dr. Kristine Shaw ’00, Business owner and veterinarian at Grand Canyon Veterinary Hospital in Wellsboro, PA

Health, Safety & Wellness Award
Established in 2022, the Health, Safety & Wellness Award recognized a member of the alumni community or friend of Mansfield University who has made outstanding efforts to advance the health, safety, and wellness of the Mansfield University community. 
2022 Inductee: Jim Welch, Environmental Health & Safety Director at Mansfield University

Innovation & Inclusion Award
Established in 2022, the Innovation & Inclusion Award recognizes a member of the alumni community or friend of Mansfield University who has made advancing efforts to society by establishing a collaborative environment that empowers individuals with knowledge that fosters innovation.
2022 Inductee: Eric Evans ’19, Curriculum developer for law enforcement agencies