2026 Beaumont Distinguished Alumna Award

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Join us our Distinguished Alumna Award Luncheon recognizing the
remarkable achievements of this year’s recipients:

Saturday, September 19, 2026
11:30 AM – Reception | 12:00 PM – Luncheon & Program
The Sister Margaret Ann Kelley Dining Hall at Beaumont School

Ann DeCain Blackham '45 (deceased)

A trailblazer in business, politics, and women’s advocacy, Ann’s 94 years included advising governors and presidents while championing equal rights and opportunities for working women. Earning her col

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Sister Anne Marie Diederich, OSU '61

Sister Anne Marie dedicated the initial 20 years of her Ursuline ministry to secondary education including roles as both an instructor and an administrator at Beaumont and Villa Angela Academy. She mo

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Rita Murphy Carfagna '71

Rita is a deeply mission-centered woman whose leadership is collaborative, intentional, and grounded in the Gospel. When we think of those who embody the teachings of St. Angela and St. Ignatius, we t

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Eileen Drage O'Reilly '86

Eileen brings a deeply mission-centered approach to leadership in journalism, media literacy, and advocacy for the First Amendment. She is the Head of Standards and AI Practices at Axios, served as th

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