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Each year, the Missouri State University Alumni Association recognizes individuals for their
extraordinary achievements.
This year, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award was presented to Shawn O’Neail, executive
director of federal government affairs for the Novartis Corporation, The Outstanding
Alumni Award was presented to Barbara Bowden, general manager of The Peabody Orlando and
director of corporate revenue management for Peabody Hotels. The Alumni Award for Excellence
in Public Affairs was presented to Greg Burris, city manager for the City of Springfield.
The Award of Appreciation went to Dr. Ron Bottin, former dean of the College of Business,
and the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Mary Jo Wynn who was a coach and athletics
administrator for more than 40 years.
On the field to congratulate these individuals are Alumni Association President Jeremiah
Mee, Missouri State President Clif Smart, and a special Homecoming guest: Missouri Governor
Jay Nixon.
Ladies and gentlemen, please acknowledge this year’s alumni award winners. Today they
are in the BancorpSouth Academic Spotlight.