WACO, Texas – The NCEA is proud to announce the winners of the 2022 NCEA Distinguished Alumni Awards. These awards are presented to women who, after the completion of their undergraduate degree at an NCEA member institution, have made significant contributions in a professional field.
Distinguished Alumni are recognized in eight categories including Business, Community Engagement, Education, Equine Industry (Rider/Trainer/Coach), Equine Industry (Medical/Business), Health Sciences/Services, Media & Communication, and Young Alumni. Distinguished Alumni are separated from their institution for at least 6 years prior to nomination and are recognized as distinguished in the following areas: academic success, athletic success, outstanding service contributions, and post-graduate success.
Each NCEA team had the opportunity to nominate one alumni in each category. The nominations were reviewed by a selection committee and the recommendations were approved by the NCEA Board of Directors. The 2022 Distinguished Alumni will be recognized during the NCEA National Championship scheduled in April 2022 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
The following alumni have been selected as recipients of the 2022 NCEA Distinguished Alumni Awards:
- Business – Katie Forest Schroeder – Texas A&M
- Community Engagement – Nikki Diamantis – TCU
- Education – Rachel Roter – South Carolina
- Equine Industry (Coach) – McKenzie Lantz Breuker – Georgia
- Equine Industry (Business) – Emily Eastman Smith – Texas A&M
- Health Sciences – Jennifer Moody Skeesick – Auburn
- Media & Communication – Tara Matsler – Texas A&M
- Young Alumni – Laska Anderson – TCU
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