Distinguished Alumni Award

Celebrating a legacy of excellence, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors UW-Green Bay graduates who have reached the pinnacle of success in their careers and made profound impacts on their communities through civic or humanitarian efforts. If you know an alumnus who embodies these achievements, please complete the online nomination form for future consideration.

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Criteria

Has earned, 16 or more years ago, a degree (Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's) from a UW-Green Bay campus (Marinette, Green Bay, Manitowoc or Sheboygan).
Has demonstrated significant professional achievement over an extended period of time.
Has received recognition in his/her chosen field.
Must have made major contributions to others through civic/humanitarian activities which extend well beyond the immediate environments in which the nominee lives and works.

Past Recipients

2024

Dean Bastian

Major: Managerial Accounting
Award Year: 2024
Grad Year: 1998

Kevin Erb

Major: Master of Science in Environmental Science & Policy
Award Year: 2024
Grad Year: 2000

2023

Dave Owino

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2023
Grad Year: 2003

Eric Lund

Major: Psychology and Human Development
Award Year: 2023
Grad Year: 1989

Laurie Lindborg Parsons

Major: Environmental Science/Chemistry
Award Year: 2023
Grad Year: 1980

Neil Jacobstein

Major: Environmental Sciences
Award Year: 2023
Grad Year: 1976

Peres Owino

Major: Social Change & Development and Theater
Award Year: 2023
Grad Year: 1999

Rita Owino

Major: Human Biology
Award Year: 2023
Grad Year: 1997

2022

Gregory Neuschafer

Major: Environmental Science
Award Year: 2022
Grad Year: '73

Susan Dreyfus

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2022
Grad Year: '80

2021

Mary Gallagher

Major: Theatre
Award Year: 2021
Grad Year: '90

2020

Lisa Merkel

Major: Biology
Award Year: 2020
Grad Year:

Neil Diboll

Major: Science and Environmental Change
Award Year: 2020
Grad Year: '78

Paul Northway

Major: Business Administration & Political Science
Award Year: 2020
Grad Year: '90

Todd Jadin

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2020
Grad Year: '84

2018

Dan Keegan

Major: Communication and the Arts
Award Year: 2018
Grad year: ’72

Doug Wirth

Major: Bachelor of Social Work
Award Year: 2018
Grad year: ’89

Dr. Sheila Kohl

Major: Elementary Education and Master’s in Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Award Year: 2018
Grad year: ’96 and ’05

2017

David Withbroe

Major: Business Administration and Communication Processes
Award Year: 2017
Grad year: ’87

John Mathys

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2017
Grad year: ’87

Marty (Martha) Stanley

Major: Managerial System
Award Year: 2017
Grad year: ’77

Stacey Nellen-Kolze

Major: Technical Theatre
Award Year: 2017
Grad Year: '98

2016

Dan Young

Major: Managerial Accounting
Award Year: 2016
Grad year: ’80

Glen Tilot

Major: Social Work
Award Year: 2016
Grad year: ’81

Mark Fralick

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2016
Grad year: ’82

2015

Barbara Nick

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2015
Grad year: ’81

Jack Potts

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2015
Grad year: ’81

Mark King

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2015
Grad Year: 1981

2014

Bob Pyle

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2014
Grad year: ’83

Constance Downs

Major: Environmental Science and Policy
Award Year: 2014
Grad year: ’96

Craig Dickman

Major: Business Administration & Political Science
Award Year: 2020
Grad Year: '90

2013

Gerald Blackwell

Major: Population Dynamics
Award Year: 2013
Grad year: ’78

Julie Van Straten

Major: English
Award Year: 2013
Grad year: ’91

Kate Meeuwsen

Major: Communication and the Arts (music)
Award Year: 2013
Grad year: ’76

2012

Maria Hinton

Major: Communication and the Arts
Award Year: 2012
Grad year: ’79

Dr. Mokenge Malafa

Major: Human Adaptability
Award Year: 2012
Grad year: ’82

2011

Daoud Abboud

Major: Information and Computing Science
Award Year: 2011
Grad year: ’87

Laura Hollingsworth

Major: Communication Processes
Award Year: 2011
Grad year: ’89

Robert Cera

Major: Managerial Accounting
Award Year: 2011
Grad year: ’84

2010

Betty Amuzu

Major: Science and Environmental Change
Award Year: 2010
Grad year: ’83

Patricia A. Finder-Stone

Major: Human Biology (gerontology emphasis)
Award Year: 2010
Grad year: ’73

Timothy F. Nixon

Major: Public and Environmental Administration
Award Year: 2010
Grad year: ’87

2009

Barbara K. Polich

Major: Humanism and Cultural Change
Award Year: 2009
Grad year: ’72

Christopher Stix

Major: Personal Major (Environmental Values emphasis)
Award Year: 2009
Grad year: ’76

Paula Fleurant

Major: Growth and Development, Environmental Science and Policy
Award Year: 2009
Grad year: ’75 & '8

2008

David T. Muench

Major: Regional Analysis & Environmental Arts and Sciences
Award Year: 2008
Grad year: ’72 & '79

Mary M. Kabacinski

Major: Humanism and Cultural Change
Award Year: 2008
Grad year: ’71

2007

Kathleen Christensen

Major: Urban Analysis
Award Year: 2007
Grad year: ’73

Mike Jackson

Major: Managerial Systems
Award Year: 2007
Grad year: ’76

Wayne Micksch

Major: Managerial Systems
Award Year: 2007
Grad year: ’74

2006

Elizabeth Hendrickson

Major: Master's in Environmental Arts and Sciences
Award Year: 2006
Grad year: ’79

Paul Linzmeyer

Major: Humanism and Cultural Change
Award Year: 2006
Grad year: ’78

William Gollnick

Major: Social Change and Development
Award Year: 2006
Grad year: ’81

2005

Craig Cobane

Major: Political Science
Award Year: 2005
Grad year: ’90

James Wochinske

Major: Managerial Systems
Award Year: 2005
Grad year: ’74

William Hanrahan

Major: Urban Studies
Award Year: 2005
Grad year: ’82

2004

Christian Akiwowo

Major: Managerial Systems
Award Year: 2004
Grad Year: 1974

2003

Diane (Dockry) Ford

Major: Managerial Systems
Award Year: 2003
Grad year: ’75

Steven Taylor

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 2003
Grad year: ’79

2001

Ronald Opicka

Major: Ecosystems Management
Award Year: 2001
Grad Year: 1970

2000

Gary Garriott

Major: Master's in Environmental Arts and Sciences
Award Year: 2000
Grad year: ’77

1999

Urla (Teixeira) Barrow

Major: Associate of Arts and Social Change and Development
Award Year: 1999
Grad year: ’83

1998

Julie Gordon

Major: Humanism and Cultural Change
Award Year: 1998
Grad year: ’70

1997

Dr. John Amuzu

Major: Human Adaptability
Award Year: 1997
Grad year: ’81 and ’85

1996

Debra Herlache-Galaty

Major: Business Administration
Award Year: 1996
Grad year: ’85

Ron VanderVelden

Major: Human Adaptability
Award Year: 1996
Grad year: ’73 and ’78

1995

John Heugel

Major: Regional Analysis
Award Year: 1995
Grad year: ’71

1994

Keith Pamperin

Major: Urban Analysis
Award Year: 1994
Grad year: ’70

1993

Karen (Mancl) Antosch

Major: Science and Environmental Change
Award Year: 1993
Grad year: ’77

1992

Richard Chernick

Major: Managerial Systems
Award Year: 1992
Grad year: ’74

1991

John Stoll

Major: Regional Analysis
Award Year: 1991
Grad Year: 1973

1990

Patrick Madden

Major: Modernization Processes
Award Year: 1990
Grad year: ’71

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