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Distinguished Alumni

WAHS Distinguished Alumni Awards

Since 2012, WASDEF has presented the Distinguished Alumni Award to outstanding Williamsport Area High School graduates.  The award program honors notable alumni who have been outstanding in their professional accomplishments and have made significant achievements benefiting their local and/or global communities. 

The following award categories have been established to recognize up to four individuals:

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award: Given to an alumnus who has graduated 15 years ago or less. This award recognizes outstanding service and accomplishments of an exceptional alumnus of Williamsport Area High School. Areas of service may include but not limited to professional, personal, and civic.

Distinguished Alumni Service Award: Given to an alumnus who has provided outstanding service to his/her profession, community, and/or Williamsport Area School District. This may include but is not limited to work focused on improving a career area and/or leadership within community organizations. 

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award: Given to an alumnus who has modeled and employed a focus on achievement within his/her profession. This may include but not limited to improving a field of work as well as inspiring others to improve by being a role model for continuous learning.

Distinguished Alumni Humanitarian Award: Given to an alumnus who has provided extraordinary service for the benefit of others. This may include but not limited to work focused on schools, community development, and/or creating a sustainable future.


The deadline for nominations for the district’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards was July 12, 2024. The 2024 recipients will be celebrated and recognized during its second annual Cherry + White Appreciation Night on Thursday, Sept. 19. 

2023-2024 By the Numbers

  • Student Impact

    4,100+

  • Total Revenue

    $252,037

  • Grants

    $132,922

  • Total Assets

    $2,758,569

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