Outstanding Service

Outstanding Service Ribbon

This award is presented to alumni and friends making significant contributions to the success of the Board of Directors and/or the University.

Nominations for the 2024 Alumni Awards are now closed.

2023 Award Recipient

Dale F. Elliott '79

Dale Elliott

Watch Dale's Acceptance Speech

Past Award Recipients
Name Class Major Awarded
Cynthia Hodges 1987, 1990 Mechanical Engineering 2022
Kathy Hayrynen 1986, 1989, 1993 Metallurgical Engineering 2021
Tim Thomas 1981 Mechanical Engineering 2020
Lou Anne and Fred Koerschner 1981, 1981 Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering 2019
Sally P. Heidtke (Pearson) 1981 Chemical Engineering 2018
Dr. Paul H. Mikkola 1966 Metallurgical Engineering 2017
Joshua T. and Jana M. Fogarty 2003, 2005 Materials Science and Engineering 2016
Susan L. Korpela 1978 Chemical Engineering 2015
Marie L. Cleveland 1982 Business Administration 2014
Stasia and Richard Gray 1982, 1982 Liberal Arts, Geological Engineering 2013
Tanya Klain (Wareham) 1990 Mechanical Engineering 2012
Russell A. Gronevelt 1969 Civil Engineering 2011
Robert J. Freimuth 1977 Business Administration 2010
John F. Calder 1967 Mechanical Engineering, Business Engineering Administration 2009
Dr. Dennis E. Teeguarden 1953 Forestry 2007
Michael C. Henricksen 1964 Forestry 2006
Dean L. Woodbeck 1978 Liberal Arts 2006
Donald A. Daavettila 1956 Engineering Physics 2005
Dr. Edward R. Fisher 1961 Chemical Engineering 2004
Richard H. Tuisku 1968 Business Administration 2004
James A. Mitchell 1965 Chemistry 2004
Dennis L. Euers 1966 Electrical Engineering 2003
Robert T. Olson   WMPL Owner/Broadcaster and friend of the Huskies 2002
Julie A. Fream 1983 Chemical Engineering 2001
Jane F. Laird (Fryman) 1968 Electrical Engineering 2001
Daniel L. Rivard 1959 Mechanical Engineering 2001
Howard A. Zollinger, PE 1951 Electrical Engineering 2001
Gary E. Anderson 1967 Chemical Engineering 2000
Thomas R. Irwin 1963 Business Administration 2000
Gary E. Kent 1970 Mechanical Engineering 2000
E. Michael Balock 1985 Biological Sciences 1999
A. Michael Santosky 1973 Mechanical Engineering 1999
David R. Hongisto   Michigan Tech Retiree 1998
Dewaine A. Olson 1962 Business Administration 1998
Gary E. and Sharlyn R. Stocker 1977 Civil Engineering 1998
René E. Adams 1950   1997
Ronald E. Starr, PE 1967 Mechanical Engineering 1996
Steven R. Wendorf 1989 Business Administration 1996
Robert O. Williams, Sr.     1996
Steven M. Bailo, PE 1984 Mechanical Engineering 1995
Charles Edwin Haltenhoff 1951 Civil Engineering (Lehigh University) 1995
Thomas P. Fryzel, PE 1986 Chemical Engineering 1994
Harold Meese 1960 Business Engineering Administration 1994
Norman R. Pratt, PE 1942 Mechanical Engineering 1994
Gordon A. Hellman, PE 1942 Mechanical Engineering 1993
David R. and Ellen D. (David) Nelson 1979 Geological Engineering, Liberal Arts 1993
Raymond C. Kestner 1955 Civil Engineering 1988
Prof. Melvin Calvin 1931 Chemistry 1981
Dr. Martin J. Caserio 1936 Metallurgical & Materials Engineering 1970
Ernest J. Townsend 1930 Mining Engineering 1969