HONORS & AWARDS CEREMONY
ALUMNI MEDAL
Established by the ISU Alumni Association in 1948 to recognize ISU alumni for long, loyal, and outstanding service to the university through alumni-related activities. The alumni medal is the premier award given to alumni by the ISU Alumni Association. One medal is granted annually.
Gary D. Hoover**, BS Mechanical Engineering '61; Rio Verde, Ariz.
ALUMNI MERIT AWARD
Established by the ISU Club of Chicago in 1932 to recognize ISU alumni for outstanding contributions to human welfare that transcend purely professional accomplishments and bring honor to the university. A maximum of three awards are granted annually.
Ann Cooper*, BS Home Economics Journalism '71; New York, N.Y.
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD
Established by the ISU Alumni Association in 1968 to recognize ISU alumni aged 40 who have excelled in their professions and provided service to their communities. A maximum of three awards are granted annually.
JAMES A. HOPSON ALUMNI VOLUNTEER AWARD
Established by the ISU Alumni Association in 1999 to recognize recent ISU graduates who demonstrate loyal and outstanding volunteer service to the ISUAA through early membership in the organization and involvement in alumni-related activities
IMPACT AWARD
The Impact Award was established in 2002 by the Iowa State University Alumni Association Board of Directors to recognize an individual, business, an organization, or unit for achievements that expand the scope and reach of; increase the involvement of ISU alumni, students, and/or friends in the life and work of; create positive publicity and recognition for; and bring honor to ISU during the year prior to being nominated, have increased the involvement and visibility of alumni, students, and friends in the life and work of Iowa State University and the Alumni Association during the current academic year.
NATIONAL SERVICE AWARD
Established in 2006 to recognize ISU alumni for outstanding volunteer service that fully supports the aspirations of Iowa State University, and whose self-initiated activities assist the ISU Alumni Association in further connecting alumni, students, and friends to the university.
FLOYD ANDRE AWARD
College of Agriculture
Theodore M. Crosbie**, BS Agricultural Ed '73, MS '76, PhD '78; Ankeny, Iowa
GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
College of Agriculture
Harold "Sande" NcNabb and Margo McNabb*; Ames, Iowa
HENRY A. WALLACE AWARD
College of Agriculture
Carl E. Whitcomb**, MS Horticulture '66; PhD '69; Stillwater, Okla.
CITATION OF ACHIEVEMENT
College of Business
JOHN DEVRIES SERVICE AWARD
College of Business
Kelley A. Bergstrom**, BS Industrial Admin. '65; Kenilworth, Ill.
CHRISTIAN PETERSEN DESIGN AWARD
College of Design
Nancy Polster,** BS Applied Arts '60; Tucson, Ariz.
DESIGN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
College of Design
Katherine L. Schwennsen, BA Architecture '78; MA '80; Des Moines, Iowa
ANSON MARSTON MEDAL
College of Engineering
Lanny A. Robbins**, BS Chemical Engr. '61; MS '63; PhD '66; Midland, Mich.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CITATION IN ENGINEERING
College of Engineering
ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
College of Human Sciences
Mary Mincer Hansen, PhD Higher Ed. '93; Des Moines, Iowa
OUTSTANDING YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD
College of Human Sciences
HELEN LEBARON HILTON AWARD
College of Human Sciences
Bernhard Hennig*, PhD Nutrition '82; Lexington, Ky.
VIRGIL S. LAGOMARCINO LAUREATE AWARD
College of Human Sciences
Christine Knupp Sorensen**, MS Professional Studies in Education '90; PhD '94; DeKalb, Ill.
CITATION OF MERIT
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Edward Stanek**, PhD Physics '72; Des Moines, Iowa
JOHN V. ATANASOFF RESEARCH & DISCOVERY AWARD
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
W. Lynn Watney**, BS Geology '70; MS '72; Baldwin City, Kan.
LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES YOUNG ALUMNA AWARD
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Christine Romans Tobin*, BA Journalism and French '93; Brooklyn, N.Y.
CARRIE CHAPMAN CATT PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AWARD
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kay Kretschmar Runge**, BS History '69; Des Moines, Iowa
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kentner Fritz, BS Psychology '58; Madison, Wis.
STANGE AWARD FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE
College of Veterinary Medicine
HAROLD PRIDE SERVICE MEDALLION
Memorial Union
FALL CONVOCATION
ISU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR SUPERIOR SERVICE TO ALUMNI
Established by the ISU Alumni Association in 2003 to recognize an ISU faculty or staff member who has demonstrated a commitment to establishing or furthering alumni relationships with the university.
Carl E. Jacobson; Ames, Iowa
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
The Distinguished Alumni Award, established in 1961, is the highest honor given to alumni by Iowa State University through the ISU Alumni Association. This award honors ISU alumni who are nationally and/or internationally recognized for preeminent contributions to their profession or life's work. A maximum of three to five citations are granted annually.
HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD
The Honorary Alumni Award, established in 1968, is the highest honor given by Iowa State University through the ISU Alumni Association to individuals who are not graduates of Iowa State University who have made significant contributions to Iowa State's welfare, reputation, prestige, and pursuit of excellence. A maximum of three awards are granted annually.
ISU FOUNDATION AWARDS
- Order of the Knoll Corporate and Foundation Award: Monsanto Company
- Order of the Knoll Faculty/Staff Award: James and Katherine Melsa*, BS Elec Engr '60 (James); Naperville, Ill.
- Order of the Knoll Cardinal and Gold Award: John D. (Jack) Cosgrove*, BS Elec Engr '56; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Order of the Knoll Campanile Award: Gerald and Karen Kolschowsky*, BS Ag Bus '62 (Gerald); Oak Brook, Ill.
STUDENT SCHOLARS AND LEADERS RECOGNITION CEREMONY
THE WALLACE E. BARRON ALL-UNIVERSITY SENIOR AWARD
The Wallace E. Barron All-University Senior Award was established in 1968 by the Iowa State University Alumni Association to recognize outstanding seniors who display high character, outstanding achievement in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these exemplary qualities as alumni. The award is named for Wallace E. "Red" Barron (Class of '28), who served as director of alumni affairs at Iowa State from 1937 to 1968. Awardees receive recognition and the Official Iowa State University Ring, compliments of the ISU Alumni Association. Two to five awards are granted annually.
- Tony Borich*, Community and Regional Planning, Political Science, and Environmental Studies, College of Design and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Hometown: Ames, Iowa
- Angela Groh, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Hometown: Thornton, Iowa
- Cory Hanson*, Marketing and Management, College of Business. Hometown: Story City, Iowa
- Emily Puhl, History and Spanish, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Hometown: LeMars, Iowa
- Ramsey Tesdell, English, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Hometown: Slater, Iowa
* Indicates membership in the ISU Alumni Association
CHANGES/CORRECTIONS to this list should be sent to ISUAA Awards Secretary Pat Thiede (phone 515-294-9515, or send e-mail to pthiede@alumni.iastate.edu
