Alumni Awards

The Young Life Community Network is pleased to present these awards annually to deserving alumni on Oct. 16, Young Life’s birthday. Nomination letters for these awards should be sent to the office of ylcommunity@sc.younglife.org​​ by September 16. A committee of alumni and staff will select the recipient for each award based on the criteria listed below.

For the purposes of these awards, an “alumnus” is defined as anyone who was involved with Young Life as a student in middle school, high school or college, or served in any volunteer role. These awards will not be presented to a current Young Life paid staff person, or a current Young Life Board of Trustees Member.

Distinguished Young Life Alumni Award

The Distinguished Young Life Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumni individual or couple who have:

  • Reached high achievement in their field.
  • Been of service to the community and the world.
  • Expressed loyalty to and connection with Young Life.

Alumnus Service to
Young Life Award

The Alumnus Service to Young Life Award is presented annually to an alumni individual or couple who have:

  • Shown exceptional and unselfish dedication to Young Life.
  • Expressed the mission of Young Life to others in all of their endeavors.
  • This award will be reserved for those who are currently engaged in the Young Life missionvia volunteer leadership, committee, camp service, or financial partnership.

Young Professional Alumni of the Year Award

The Young Professional Alumni of the Year Award is presented annually to an alumni individual or couple who:

  • Is under 40 years of age.
  • Has shown exceptional and unselfish dedication to Young Life. ​
  • Is an influencer for positive change in their community and the world.
  • Is in alignment with, and is committed to advancing, the mission of Young Life.

2023​ Alumni Awards

2023 Young Life Young Professional of the Year Award — KATIE AND NICK GUILIANO

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2023 Young Life Distinguished Alumni Award — JERRY AND PATTY KIRK

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ALUMNI SERVICE TO YOUNG LIFE AWARD 2023 — Jack and Peggy Lesch

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2022​ Alumni Awards

2021​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
Mark and Kate Rodriguez

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​Service to
Young Life Award:
Jeff and KRis Jones

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2020​ Alumni Awards

Young Professional Award: Valeria Saucedo

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Young Professional Award: Sean and Emily Rorden

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Service To young life award: Steve and Jackie Humphrey
Distinguished Young Life Alumni Award: David and Carol Eaton

2019​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
Verley and Pearlean Sangster​

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​Service to
Young Life Award:
Sam and Linda Bradshaw​

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Young Life Posthumous Alumni Achievement Award:​ JD Gibbs

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2018​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
David and Bonnie Weekly​

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​Service to
Young Life Award:
Dale and Beverly Willman

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Young Life Posthumous Alumni Achievement Award:​ James “Mark” Pogue​

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2017​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
Dave and Stacey Alpern​
​Service to
Young Life Award:
Duane Lehman​
Young Life Posthumous Alumni Achievement Award:​ Michael Cromartie​

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2016​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
Blake Mycoskie ​
​Service to
Young Life Award:
Frank and Sally Walker

2014​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
Don and Carol Lemons​
​Service to
Young Life Award:
Sam and Linda Bradshaw​

2013​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
​ Alec and Mary Hill​
​Service to
Young Life Award:
David and Janet Phillips

2012​ Alumni Awards

Distinguished
Young Life Alumni Award:
Bob Goff
​Service to
Young Life Award:
​Richard and Miriam Grubb​