The Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon young alumni by the FSU Alumni Association. Named in honor of former Governor Askew, this award recognizes his contributions to the state, nation and university. These young alumni continue Askew’s legacy of outstanding accomplishments built on the foundation of their education at Florida State University. Nominations and applications for the Reubin O'D. Askew Award will open Fall 2025. Click here to learn more about previous honorees! Current Honorees Joey Arellano B.A.’15, B.A ’15 Tallahassee, Florida Andrew Hazelton B.S. ’11, M.S. ’13, Ph.D. ’16 Homestead, Florida Derrick Scott II B.S ’16 Smyrna, Georgia Nomination Information Requirements:Recipients should continue the legacy of Reubin O’D. Askew.Each recipient must have a degree from FSU (undergraduate and graduate)Be age 35 or younger (as of December 31 of the year prior.Have made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their profession, community, society or the university.The recipient must exemplify outstanding professional and personal development through traditional channels or innovative approaches.A complete nomination includes:Nomination form: Please provide accurate and current information for the nominee and the nominator.Statement of nomination: Please provide a statement of nomination describing the nominee's devotion to Florida State University.At least two letters of support: A completed nomination will include at least two Letters of Support. A strong nomination will contain at least one letter from a respected colleague in the nominee's area of professional distinction.Nominations:Nominees must be placed in formal nomination each year with a completed online nomination form. Nominations can be made by anyone. Nominations will be solicited through the Florida State University Alumni Association’s newsletters, social media and alumni chapters and networks. All nominations must be received by the Alumni Association upon the designated due date each year.Important Dates:October 31, 2025 - Nominations openMarch 20, 2026 - Nominations closeLate January-February - Verification and review processSpring/Summer 2026 - Honorees are notifiedFall 2026 - Honorees are recognized during HomecomingProcess: A committee appointed by the Young Alumni Council selects the recipients of the Askew honorees. Each year's recipients are notified upon approval of the Alumni Association National Board of Directors' Engagement Committee in Spring 2026. If a nominee is not selected in a particular year, they may be re-nominated in succeeding years.Self-nominations and FSU faculty/staff will not be considered. Exceptional nominations for non-degreed friends of Florida State University will be considered.Florida State University Alumni Association reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine the final list. Previous Honorees 2023 Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award Garit Poire (B.S. ’16, M.S. ’18) Amanda Schell (B.S. '17, M.S. ’18) Max Spanier (B.S. ’11) 2022 Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award 1st Lt. Andrés Bascumbe (B.A. ’12, B.S. '12) Cameron Pennant (B.S. ’15, M.P.A. ’17) Drew Piers (B.S. ’14, M.S. ’18) Alana Rawlinson (B.S. ’10) Emily Townsend-Cobb (B.S. ’12) 2021 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award Jesse Marks (B.A. '16) Suresh Narayanan (B.S. '08) Katharina Reekmans (B.A. '12) Alexa Cronin Sobeck (B.S.W. '15) Bethany Swonson (B.S. '13) Nicholas Thomas (B.S. '18, M.S. '20) 2020 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award Michael Burgess (M.S. '13) Ryan Kitchens (B.S. '10, M.A. '17) Kristine Ramos (B.S. '08) Charee Williams (B.S. '06, M.S. '09) 2019 Young Alumni Awards View photos from the 2019 Young Alumni Awards Danilo Belarmino (B.S.N. ’08) Aurélie Mathieu (B.A. ’12) Zach Heng (B.S. ’07) Ashley Russell (B.S. ’11, M.S. ’13, Ph.D ’17) 2018 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award View photos from the 2018 Young Alumni Awards Joseph Albano (B.S. '06) Jenna McHenry (B.S. '07, M.S. '12, Ph.D. '13) Daniel Smith (BME '05) 2017 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award David Ward (B.S. '12, J.D. '15) Megan Bagwell (B.S. '03, M.D. '10) Richard Desmond (B.S. '07) 2016 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award Dr. Bernard Ashby (B.A. ’03) Etienne Charles (B.A. ’06) Michelle Gierach (B.S. ’04, M.S. ’06) Max Haney (B.S. ’12) Lt. Zachary Sobeck (B.S. ’13) Maj. (Dr.) Joshua Tyler (B.S. ’02) 2015 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award Brooke Druliner (Ph.D. ’14) James Enos (B.S. ’07) Herneshia Dukes (B.S. ’08) Katelyn Jordan (B.S. ’08) Joseph Mahshie (B.S. ’08) Cesar Mize (B.S. ’13) 2014 Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award The 2014 Thirty Under 30 and the six recipients of the Reubin O'D. Askew Young Alumni Award were honored at the Young Alumni Awards Dinner in Tallahassee, Fla. on Friday, June 20, 2014. Carisa Champion-Lippmann (B.S. ’08) Layla Dowdy (B.S. ’05, M.S. ’07) Kevin Garvey (B.S. ’06, M.S. ’07) Wonkak Kim (M.M. ’09, Mus.D. ’12) Shayne Mifsud (B.A. ’05) Myron Rolle (B.S. ’08) 2013 Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award Audrey Chisholm (B.A. ’04) Matthew Gaetz (B.S. ’03) Jessica Hanson (B.S. ’04, M.B.A. ’08) Caite Hevner (B.F.A. ’06) Garrett Johnson (B.S. ’05) Craig Milton (B.S. ’05) 2012 Thirty Under 30 Junior Bernadin (B.A. '08) Audrey Chisholm (B.A. ’04) Gamal Codner (B.S. ’07) Lauren Dalton (B.S. ’07, M.S. ’08) Mickey Damelio (B.S. ’03, M.S. ’05) Dustin Daniels (B.A. ’11, B.S. ’11) Matthew Gaetz (B.S. ’03) Lindsey Gift (B.S. ’05) Kate Gunning (B.A. ’06) Dawn Gunter (B.S. ’04, M.B.A. ’06) Jessica Hanson (B.S. ’04, M.B.A. ’08) Nelson Hernandez (B.A. ’07) Caite Hevner (B.F.A. ’06) Garrett Johnson (B.S. ’05) Mark Kandra (B.S. ’05, M.S. ’06) Jordan Kirby (B.S. '04) Michael Lowry (B.S. ’05, M.S. ’09) Jared Lyon (B.S. ’11) Craig Milton (B.S. ’05) Joshua Montagna (B.S. ’05) Navarro Moore (M.A. ’09) Stephanie Nisivoccia (B.S. ’04, M.S. ’06) Katherine O’Donniley (B.A. ’04) Ryan Powers (B.S. ’09) Ashley Ross (B.S. ’05) Shannon St Val (B.S. ’08) Tadarrayl Starke (B.S. ’03, M.S. ’10) Robbie Stokes (B.S. ’10) Clint Wallace (B.S. ’04, J.D. ’08) Karissa Wimberley (B.A. ’09)