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.
Nominations for the Honorary Alumni Award are open now through December 15, 2025.
2025 Award Recipient:
Jeffrey C. Littmann
Read more about Jeffrey and watch his acceptance speech:
| Name | Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |