From Albright College
Albright College will honor four graduates whose leadership, professional accomplishments, and service reflect the enduring impact of an Albright education. The 2026 Alumni Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5 p.m., during the College’s Homecoming & Family Day weekend.
This year’s honorees are Ashley Chambers ’08, recipient of the Jacob Albright Award; Muhammad Siddiqu ’07, recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award; Amanda Walck-Ottinger ’14, recipient of the Mary Fry Good ’49 Service to Albright Award; and Morgan Rahtjen ’22, recipient of the Young Alumni Achievement Award.
From strengthening local communities and expanding inclusive employment to supporting their alma mater and advancing laboratory education, these graduates exemplify the many ways Albright alumni put their education into practice.
Ashley Chambers ’08 — Jacob Albright Award
Chambers will receive the Jacob Albright Award, the highest honor bestowed upon an Albright graduate, recognizing outstanding contributions to the College, the recipient’s profession and society.
A graduate of Albright’s business and crime and justice programs, Chambers serves as senior vice president of community impact at United Way of Berks County Inc. Throughout her career, she has focused on supporting youth and strengthening organizations that serve their communities, including through leadership roles at United Community Services and Congreso de Latinos Unidos.
Muhammad Siddiqu ’07 — Distinguished Alumni Award
Siddiqu will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding service and accomplishments in recipients’ communities, professions, and service organizations.
A history graduate, Siddiqu is the founding executive director of We Make: Autism at Work. His work in workforce innovation and inclusive employment focuses on creating meaningful employment pathways for individuals with autism and other disabilities, helping expand opportunities for people to contribute their talents in the workplace.
Amanda Walck-Ottinger ’14 — Mary Fry Good ’49 Service to Albright Award
Walck-Ottinger will receive the Mary Fry Good ’49 Service to Albright Award, recognizing outstanding service to the College.
A graduate of Albright’s history, sociology, and criminology programs, Walck-Ottinger serves as an independent consultant with 20 Degrees. She has sustained a strong connection to Albright through continued engagement and philanthropy, making an annual gift to the College for 13 consecutive years. Her ongoing involvement reflects a commitment to supporting Albright and the students who follow in her footsteps.
Morgan Rahtjen ’22 — Young Alumni Achievement Award
Rahtjen will receive the Young Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes graduates age 35 or younger for outstanding professional achievement or volunteer service to Albright or their communities.
A biology graduate, Rahtjen serves as a clinical laboratory educator at Monmouth Medical Center. She was one of six Albright scholars admitted to a competitive medical laboratory program. Her accomplishments include ASCP certification, an MBA, Clinical Preceptor of the Year recognition in 2024, and Albright’s Lucille Griswold Prize.
The Alumni Awards Dinner will bring together graduates, families and friends to celebrate the honorees as part of Homecoming & Family Day weekend.
For registration and additional event information, visit albright.edu/alumni/homecoming.
About Albright College
Albright College, founded in 1856, is Berks County’s oldest institution of higher learning. Located on a 118-acre suburban campus in Reading, PA, Albright offers a rigorous liberal arts education with a distinctive interdisciplinary focus, including a flexible co-major program that empowers students to build a truly personalized academic experience. The College’s mission is to equip students to live their best lives — now and in the future — while serving the broader community through educational outreach and meaningful partnerships. Learn more at albright.edu.
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