Amy Casavant ’03 recognized as 2024-25 USI Alumni Service Award Recipient
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The University of Southern Indiana named Amy Casavant as the 2024-25 Alumni Service Award recipient in a special recognition ceremony in Liberty Arena on Thursday, February 6.
The Alumni Service Award is presented to an alum who demonstrates extraordinary service to USI and is selected by the USI Alumni Council. Casavant was chosen to receive the award posthumously; she passed away on April 29, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in art in 2003, Casavant remained close to USI. She was a 13-year member of the Volunteer USI Advisory Council, serving as President in 2021 and 2022. In 2018, she was recognized as a Phenomenal Woman of USI and went on to serve on the selection committee for the award. She led a presentation at the USI Non-Profit Excellence Symposium on board engagement and was a committed attendee at USI events. She and her husband, John, were long-standing members of the USI Alumni Association.
In addition to her commitment to USI, Casavant was heavily involved in the greater Evansville community. She was a dedicated employee of Old National Bank, working her way up from a teller to President of the Old National Bank Foundation. Her community involvement was extensive; highlights include service on the boards of Lampion Center, 4-C of Southern Indiana, Community One and YWCA mentor for over 20 years.
Casavant’s nomination form included the following quote from her daughter, Lily Casavant ’21: “My mom was the guiding force in my life. She inspired me with everything she did, whether it was for her career, community or simply caring for other people. She was a quiet, humble and thoughtful leader who never expected recognition from anyone. After her passing, I had dozens of people tell me about how her kindness impacted them, how she gave thoughtful and genuine advice and how she had a generous spirit.”
The award was accepted by Casavant’s husband, John, and their daughters, Lily Durcholz ’21 and Lauren Casavant.
Ashley Riordan Elpers President of USI Alumni Council, remarked at the ceremony, “Amy was a was a shining example of servant leadership and is most deserving of the USI Alumni Service Award. We are grateful for her commitment to the University of Southern Indiana.”
