2025 Alumni Awardees

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2025 Spotlight Alumni Awardees

The Spotlight Alumni Award aims to celebrate graduates who are uniquely and successfully working to make a difference in their communities in significant and creative ways.

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Allyson Golden (18)

Allyson Golden is an author, speaker, and part-time pediatric nurse passionate about sharing the Gospel through storytelling and service.

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Curtis Hicks, MBA (22)

Curtis Hicks is a radiation and laser safety officer combining technical expertise with compassionate care for cancer patients. With over 15 years of experience in radiological sciences, he earned his MBA from PLNU in 2022 to advance his career and break barriers in his field.

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Tyler Kuehl (11)

Tyler Kuehl is a P.E. teacher at Pacific Trails Middle School. A former PLNU baseball player, Tyler discovered his love for middle school education through mentorship and experience.

2025 Distinguished Achievement Awardees

This is the highest award presented by the Alumni Association on behalf of Point Loma Nazarene University. This award is given in recognition of significant and outstanding lifetime accomplishments in a profession, academically, or in service to nonprofit organizations, a strong Christian testimony, and an impact on people’s lives.

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Rev. Steve Scott (77)

Steve Scott earned degrees in biblical studies/theology from PLNU (B.A. 1977; M.A. 1980). He is an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and has served in full-time ministry for 45 years.

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Debbie Holly (79)

Debbie Holly’s connection to Point Loma Nazarene University spans five decades and three generations. She has supported PLNU nursing students through placement opportunities, mentorship, and even hiring many into her teams. She also played an active role on PLNU’s Community Advisory Committee for the School of Nursing.

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Ethan Hamilton (97)

Ethan Hamilton, PLNU’s longtime athletic director, passed away on July 4, 2024, at 48. A 1997 alumnus, he led PLNU’s transition to NCAA Division II, earning 45 postseason appearances and the university’s first national title in women’s soccer. We are proud to honor Ethan’s legacy with a Distinguished Achievement Award, recognizing his outstanding accomplishments, Christian testimony, and lasting impact.

2025 Rising Alumni Awardees

The Point Loma Nazarene University Rising Alumni Award is awarded each year at Homecoming to students who represent the alumni stars of the future – those who are thoughtful, service-minded, pursuing the unique God-given calling in their life, and continuing the mission of Point Loma Nazarene University.

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Arwen Martin

At PLNU, Arwen has thrived in a mentorship-driven environment, forging meaningful relationships with faculty and seeking opportunities to integrate academics with service.

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Emiko Akamine

Emiko is a Political Science major with a minor in Women’s Studies, driven by a passion for social justice and advocating for marginalized communities.

2025 Alumni Awardees

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Spotlight Alumni Award

2025 Spotlight Alumni Awardees

Spotlight

Allyson Golden (18)

Spotlight

Curtis Hicks, MBA (22)

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Tyler Kuehl (11)

Distinguished Achievement Award

2025 Distinguished Achievement Awardees

Spotlight

Rev. Steve Scott (77)

Spotlight

Debbie Holly (79)

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Ethan Hamilton (97)

Rising Alumni

2025 Rising Alumni Awardees

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Arwen Martin

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Emiko Akamine

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