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Annual Recognition Dinner

15th Annual 51福利社 College of Aviation Recognition Dinner

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Please join students, faculty and staff of the 51福利社 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
    • 51福利社 College of Aviation Advisory Board Member
2024 51福利社 Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Recipient Jelani Kelley
2024 Excellence in Diversity Award Recipient Jelani Kelley

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 51福利社 College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award, 2016
    • 51福利社 College of Aviation Advisory Board Chair
2024 51福利社 Aviation Hall of Honor Member Andy Richards
2024 Hall of Honor Member Andy Richards