Alumni Awards
Celebrate the Alumni Difference Makers
For over 40 years, UM-Dearborn has honored outstanding alumni for their contributions to the University and community. These alumni are "difference makers" who have continued the University's legacy of leadership in their lives and careers. They are making a positive impact in their workplaces and communities, and serve as strong role models for a new generation of UM-Dearborn student leaders.
2025 Alumni Difference Makers
- Distinguished Alum of the Year – Reda Taleb, ’05 BA
- Alumni Business of the Year – Pop Daddy Snacks (Mark Sarafa ’89 BBA)
- Graduate of the Last Decade Alum of the Year – Matthew Carter, ’18 BA
- Alumni Service Award – Mary Lore Brown, ’79 BBA
- College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Alum of the Year – Robert Picchi, ’81 BGS
- College of Business Alum of the Year – Jeffrey Smith, ’77 BBA
- College of Education, Health, and Human Services Alum of the Year – Mary Starr, ’86 BA
- College of Engineering and Computer Science Alum of the Year – Ashwini Balasubramanian, ’05 MSE
Office of Alumni Engagement • 313-593-5131 • [email protected]