COLUMBUS, Ind. - Ivy Tech Community College Columbus recently recognized Ashley Curry and Carolyn N. Pitt for their contributions during a statewide celebration in Indianapolis.
Ashley Curry received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award, the college’s highest honor for professional, philanthropic, or volunteer achievement. A 2023 associate degree graduate in accounting, Curry now owns an accounting firm and serves on the Business Advisory Board.
Carolyn N. Pitt was named the 2026 Ivy Tech Columbus Benefactor of the Year for her decades of support. Since 1989, Pitt has demonstrated commitment through donations, establishing a scholarship honoring her mother, and actively mentoring students.
Chancellor Dr. Steven Combs and Foundation President Stephannie Bailey praised both honorees, noting how their professional leadership and generosity embody Ivy Tech's mission to strengthen students and communities across Indiana.

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