The Ohio State University African American Alumni Association Awards Television Director and Author Eric Dean Seaton the Samella Lewis Professional Achievement Award

Ohio State University Alumnus Eric Dean Seaton was awarded the Samella Lewis Professional Achievement Award for his successful career in entertainment. Seaton has directed 195 episodes for 38 hit series including shows for NBC, Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel and released his first graphic novel series, "Legend of the Mantamaji," this year.