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Washington State Alumni Awards

Posted on: 03/23/2026
By  C.J. Wilt
 

The Washington State College of Ohio honored two Distiguished Alumni Award recipients for their outstanding careers and community involvement, exemplifying the college's values and mission. We spoke with Jenna Barnhart, Washington State's communication specialist, about the awards.

 
 "So the people that were selected for that, the first one is Sandra Holbert, and she was selected for the outstanding volunteerism and service to the community award. And then, Jill Deming was selected for the outstanding professionalism and achievement and a chosen field award."
 

Holbert has been involved in community service since her time at Washington State, serving on the Foundation Scholarship committee and by becoming a scholarship donor.

 
"She helped get our PTK chapter into the top 10 fundraising chapters and reaching the top two in the year 2013. She's helped with Relay for Life, and she currently works part-time at the First Lutheran Church as the church administrator. She's also a member of the church choir, the Prayer Shawl Ministry, and works closely with the food pantry, and she also works with the Bride of Life Committee. They award grants to nonprofits and scholarships to high school and college students. She's been providing Christmas gifts to nursing home residents in Belpre, Ohio, for 12 years."
 

Deming works in philanthropic cases throughout the Mid-Ohio Valley. She helps guide investment in healthcare and community well-being across the region.

 

 "Jill has also been active in the community organizations for many years. She serves on the board of directors for Eve Incorporated, which is a nonprofit organization that provides shelter and support for survivors of domestic violence, and she's been with them since 2006. She serves as their board president."

 

Both were presented with awards Tuesday evening for their exemplary service and commitment to the community and Washington State.


Washington State Alumni Awards

The Washington State College of Ohio presented two prestigious alumni awards.

 
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