Furman Honors 2024 Award Recipients at Bell Tower Ball

At the Bell Tower Ball held at the Greenville Convention Center on February 17, 2024, Furman University recognized seven different individuals and organizations for their professional achievements, generous contributions, outstanding service and unwavering leadership to the university and the larger community.

The Honored Recipients and Their Awards

These prestigious honors were awarded to a diverse collection of university alumni, parents, and community partners, all of whom have, in their unique ways, contributed significantly to the continued growth and vibrancy of Furman University.

• James “Jim” Ney received the Gordon L. Blackwell Alumni Service Award.
• Keenan Adams won the Tom A. Triplitt Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
• The Carl F. Kohrt Distinguished Alumni Award was conferred upon Angela Walker Franklin.
• Paul Foster, Kylie Felker, and Rob Victor of Foster Victor Wealth Advisors earned the Wayne and Rubye Reid Alumni Career Services Award.
• Awarded the University Partnership Award was LiveWell Greenville.
• For demonstrating exceptional parental engagement, Carolyn Holcomb bagged the Engaged Parent Award.
• Minor Mickel Shaw was granted the Honorary Alumni Award.

About the Bell Tower Ball

Every year, Furman University hosts the annual Bell Tower Ball, an event dedicated to recognising and honoring individuals and organizations that have demonstrated excellence in service and contributions to the University and community as a whole. The awards given at this prestigious event represent the highest honors that the University can bestow on its community members.

Contributions of the Awardees

From notable professional achievements to meaningful service and philanthropy, each of the award recipients has made a profound impact in their respective fields and in their commitment to Furman University.

For more details on the award recipients and the Bell Tower Ball itself, readers are invited to visit Furman University’s official webpage: furman.edu/alumni/serve/bell-tower-ball

This report is courtesy of the HERE News Network.