Annual Recognition Dinner
15th Annual WMU College of Aviation Recognition Dinner
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Please join students, faculty and staff of the WMU CoA to celebrate our accomplishments and honor our past and present award recipients and scholarship donors. All members of the campus community are also welcome to join!
The 2024 celebration will include the acknowledgement and induction of the newest members of the Hall of Honor, and the presentation of the Excellence in Diversity award. Please plan on joining us Friday, November 8th at 5:30 p.m. as we recognize the following individuals for the contributions to the aviation industry and Western Michigan University!
Cost for the evening reception is $30 per person and includes event entry and dinner.
Excellence in Diversity Award Winner
2024
Jelani Kelley
- Senior Manager Regional Flight Operations Asia Pacific at FedEx
- Western Michigan University College of Aviation Alumnus - Bachelor of Science, Aviation Flight Science
- WMU College of Aviation Advisory Board Member
Hall of Honor Class
2024
Andy Richards
- Chief Operating Officer at Duncan Aviation
- University of Minnesota Alumnus - Master's Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, 1992
- Hope College Alumnus - Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1988
Randall Rochon
- Captain at United Airlines
- Western Michigan University College of Aviation Alumnus - Bachelor of Science, Aviation Flight Science, 2004
- Also a recipient of the WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award, 2016
- WMU College of Aviation Advisory Board Chair
