In 2016-2017, Penn State New Kensington, in partnership with the Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society, established the Distinguished Alumni Awards. The purpose of the Alumni Awards is to recognize alumni for their individual achievements, contributions to their industry or profession, service to the community, and loyalty to Penn State New Kensington.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor given by Penn State New Kensington to a graduate. Four recipients will be honored at Off the Wall pARTy in June.