This award honors individuals who have provided service and support of the University characteristic of our dedicated alumni. The Board of Directors reserves this award to recognize the strongest non-alumni supporters of Michigan Tech.
The Honorary Alumni Award will be presented at the 2025 Alumni Awards Ceremony on Friday, August 1, during Reunion Weekend.
2025 Award Recipient
David D. Reed | 2024 |
John Gooch | 2023 |
Rolf Peterson | 2023 |
Martin Jurgensen | 2022 |
Ted Kearly | 2021 |
Travis Pierce | 2020 |
Brenda Rudiger | 2020 |
Tom Kearly | 2019 |
David Nielsen | 2019 |
Igor Kliakhandler | 2018 |
John C. Dau | 2017 |
Dr. John T. Patton | 2016 |
John Fenn and Lynda Fenn | 2015 |
Dr. B. Patrick Joyce | 2015 |
Dr. George Robinson and Susan Robinson | 2014 |
Dr. Martha Sloan | 2014 |
Ruth Nara and Dr. Robert Nara | 2013 |
Daniel P. Lorenzetti | 2011 |
Dr. William W. Predebon | 2010 |
Betty A. Chavis | 2009 |
Terry A. Smythe | 2008 |
Ross E. Roeder | 2007 |
Dr. Raymond L. Smith | 2006 |
George J. Butvilas | 2005 |
Bonnie B. Robbins (Bien) | 2004 |
Dr. Curtis J. Thompkins | 2004 |
Claude A. Verbal | 2004 |
Hon. Russell Hellman | 2003 |
H. Walter Rembold and E. Joyce Rembold | 2002 |
Dr. Ruth A. Reck | 2001 |
Robert M. Thompson | 2000 |
Alton R. Berquist | 1999 |
Mario Fontana | 1998 |
Dr. Joseph B. Kirkish | 1998 |
Russell F. Hoyer | 1997 |
Ronald P. Helman and Lou Ellen Helman | 1996 |
Herman Gundlach | 1995 |
Dr. Dale F. Stein and Audrey D. Stein | 1991 |
William G. Lucier | 1988 |
John J. MacInnes | 1988 |