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Exceptional alumni and friends honored at the 2026 Celebrate Broad Awards

By Ashley Durham, photos by Zach Hall
Thursday, April 30, 2026

Each year, the college honors exceptional alumni and friends at the annual Celebrate Broad event, recognizing their professional achievements, community impact, and meaningful contributions to the student experience.

Check out the photos from this year’s event below.

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Two alumni stand side by side in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop, each holding a glass award. 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award Winners Dan Couvreur (left), B.A. '17 and Michelle Winterfield (right), B.A. '17
Five award recipients stand together in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop, with the center recipient holding a glass award. Deloitte received the inaugural Corporate Partner Award
Faculty, staff and students pose for a group photo with the Michigan State Spartan mascot at the Celebrate Broad event.
An award recipient in a green dress and black jacket stands in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop, holding a glass award. 2026 Outstanding Alum of the Year Priya Balasubramaniam
An award recipient gives a thumbs up while posing beside the Michigan State Spartan mascot in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop.
Three alumni stand in front of a green “Celebrate Broad” backdrop, each holding a glass award and smiling toward the camera. 2026 Alumni Award winners
2026 Lewis Quality Award Winners 2026 Lewis Quality Award Winners
A student award recipient poses with a plaque alongside another attendee in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop. Judy Whipple Leadership Award Winner Colleen Andrews
A student holding an award plaque poses with a college leader in front of a green “Celebrate Broad” backdrop.
An award recipient holding a plaque poses with a group of students in matching maroon quarter-zips in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop.
An award recipient holding a plaque poses with a group of students in matching maroon quarter-zips in front of a “Celebrate Broad” backdrop.
An attendee takes a selfie with Sparty and another guest during the Celebrate Broad celebration.
The Michigan State Spartan mascot leans toward a table of guests, interacting playfully during the celebration reception.
A smiling attendee poses flexing alongside the Michigan State Spartan mascot during the event.
Small plated desserts are displayed on a record player-themed serving station with a sign reading “Cappuccino Torte.”
An attendee in a brown suit smiles while conversing with guests during the Celebrate Broad reception.
Two men in suits converse in front of a large “Celebrate Broad” display during a reception.
Two attendees seated at a banquet table converse during the event, with floral centerpieces and candlelight visible in the foreground.
Three attendees stand together in conversation during the Celebrate Broad event while guests mingle in the background.
A man in a plaid blazer smiles while speaking to attendees during the event.
A woman speaks at a podium during the event while attendees seated at round tables listen.
A woman seated at a banquet table smiles and applauds, surrounded by fellow attendees wearing matching maroon quarter-zips.
A large digital screen displaying “Celebrate Broad” serves as the focal point of the event space while guests are seated nearby.
A student receives an award on stage during the Celebrate Broad ceremony as attendees look on.
Award recipients stand on stage holding plaques in front of a large “Celebrate Broad” screen as attendees watch from banquet tables.
A presenter hands an award to a recipient on stage during the Celebrate Broad recognition ceremony.
A student walks through the audience smiling as attendees applaud during the Celebrate Broad event.
Two attendees smile and chat during a networking reception, standing among other guests in a bright event space.
A group of students stands on stage holding an award plaque as attendees applaud during the Celebrate Broad ceremony.
Several attendees engage in conversation during a reception in a bright gathering space.

Nominations for the 2026 awards are open and will remain open until August 31, 2026. Please consider nominating an alum today!

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