Surrounded by their mentors, families and fellow alumni, David A. Stevens ’81, Jill Rose ’00, Tony Weaver Jr. ’16, Angie Lovelace Walton ’10 and Carter M. Smith ’92 were recognized Friday with the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The ceremony kicked off the festivities for this year’s Homecoming celebration. Since 1941, the Office of Alumni Engagement has presented awards to honor alumni of Elon University who serve as active partners, advocates and investors. The Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually during Homecoming weekend and are the highest accolades conferred by the Office of Alumni Engagement.