Each spring, the College of Arts and Sciences' Honoring Excellence ceremony recognizes a distinguished few of the university’s more than 220,000 living alumni whose accomplishments are tangible evidence of the lasting value of an Arts and Sciences education. Their contributions and achievements in their chosen fields, communities, country and university are creating a lasting impact—locally and globally. 

Zuri Hall, an Ohio State School of Communication alumna, was awarded The Young Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni aged 35 or younger who have demonstrated distinctive achievement in a career or civic involvement or both. Hall is an Emmy Award-winning television host, entertainment reporter and producer. She graduated from Ohio State with her bachelor’s degree in communication in 2010 and currently serves on the School of Communication Advancement Board. 

Jeff Charney, an Ohio State School of Communication alumnus, was awarded The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes the outstanding career achievements and contributions of alumni in fields that encompass disciplines across the arts and sciences. Charney is a marketing industry executive and creative leader who, alongside his teams, has transformed the marketing and advertising industry. He earned his master’s degree in communication and journalism from Ohio State in 1982.