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 Outstanding Service Award are open now through December 15, 2025.
Outstanding Service Award Nomination Form
2025 Award Recipient:
David A. Hartley '71
Read more about David and watch his acceptance speech:
| Name | Class | Major | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brenda R. Ryan | 1976 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 2024 |
| Dale F. Elliott | 1979 | Business Administration | 2023 |
| 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 |