2026 Beaumont Distinguished Alumna Award

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Congratulations 2026 Distinguished Alumnae Award Winners: Ann DeCain Blackham '45 (deceased) award accepted on her behalf by her son Bill Blackham, Eileen Drage O'Reilly '86, Sister Anne Marie Diederich, OSU '61, Rita Murphy Carfagna '71.

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.

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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. She embodies the very best of what it means to be a Beaumont woman.

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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.

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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.

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