This award is presented each year to alumni under the age of 35 who have distinguished themselves in their career. The award recognizes the achievement of a position or some distinction noteworthy for one so recently graduated.
Nominations for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award are open now through Sunday, December 15. If you know any extraordinary alumni who meet the award criteria that deserve to be recognized, nominate them today! For any questions on the nomination process, email alumni@mtu.edu.
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2024 Award Recipients
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| Name | Class | Major | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jessica Thompson (Thoresen) | 2012 | Biological Sciences | 2023 |
| Jacob Heck | 2010 | Surveying Engineering | 2022 |
| Kaitlyn Bunker | 2010 2012 2014 |
Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering |
2021 |
| Megan Kreiger | 2009 2012 |
Mathematics Materials Science & Engineering |
2021 |
| Ashley Kern | 2015 2017 |
Mathematics Data Science |
2020 |
| Andrew H. Baker | 2011 | Materials Science & Engineering | 2019 |
| Amberlee Haselhuhn | 2011 | Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering | 2019 |
| Amanda C. (Taylor) Nerg | 2010 | Business Administration | 2018 |
| Kevin C. Baker | 2004 | Biomedical Engineering | 2017 |
| Johnathon M. Aho | 2008 | Mathematics, Biological Sciences | 2016 |
| Benjamin D. Almquist | 2004 | Materials Science and Engineering | 2016 |
| Britta A. Jost (Vande Hei) | 2002 | Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering | 2015 |
| Jillian J. Rothe | 2006 | Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration | 2014 |
| Dr. Amy J. Clarke | 2000 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 2013 |
| Kristina Marshall | 1998 | Business Administration | 2012 |
| Dr. Katerina E. Aifantis | 2002 | Engineering | 2011 |
| Teresa M. Schissler-Boichot | 1998 | Civil Engineering | 2010 |
| Michelle L. Boven | 1999 | Mechanical Engineering | 2009 |
| Jason M. Cousineau | 1998 | Mechanical Engineering | 2008 |
| Benjamin J. Hall | 2005 | Social Sciences | 2008 |
| Dawn M. Plitzuwiet (Zarling) | 1995 | Biological Sciences | 2008 |
| Lynda L. Aicher (Lambert) | 1992 | Scientific and Technical Communication | 2007 |
| Kimberly L. Foster | 1994 | Mechanical Engineering | 2007 |
| Kevin J. North | 1997 | Computer Science | 2006 |
| Amy L. Trahey (Grisdale) | 1994 | Civil Engineering | 2006 |
| Lt. Jayson E. Eurick | 1999 | Mechanical Engineering | 2005 |
| S. Jayson Ripke | 1997 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 2005 |
| Sean P. Asiala | 1995 | Chemical Engineering | 2004 |
| Brian R. VanVoorst | 1991 | Computer Science | 2004 |
| Daniel J. Branagan | 1990 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 2003 |
| Thomas J. Karpus | 1990 | Electrical Engineering | 2003 |
| Otha Edward Thornton Jr | 2001 | Rhetoric and Technical Communication | 2003 |
| Toni S. Gissendanner | 1990 | Chemical Engineering | 2002 |
| John L. Uhrie | 1991 | Geological Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 2002 |
| Nancy Vandermey | 1989 | Mechanical Engineering | 2002 |
| Jessica M. Kaiser | 1988 | Business Administration | 2001 |
| Stacey E. Keener | 1988 | Computer Science | 2001 |
| Peter A. Tapio | 1991 | Civil Engineering | 2001 |
| Erick S. Dyke | 1991 | Computer Science | 2000 |
| Darla J. Olson | 1993 | Biological Sciences | 2000 |
| Katrina P. Teague | 1987 | Scientific and Technical Communication | 2000 |
| Cynthia S. Anderson | 1985 | Electrical Engineering | 1999 |
| John A. Furton | 1987 | Computer Science | 1999 |
| Steven M. Tomaszewski | 1991 | Environmental Engineering | 1999 |
| Douglas G. Harris | 1986 | Operations Management | 1998 |
| Rebecca L. Smits PE | 1986 | Geological Engineering | 1998 |
| Gregory D. Besse | 1983 | Wood Science | 1997 |
| JoAnn C. Brinser | 1985 | Economics | 1997 |
| Lcdr. Tyler D. Kearly | 1984 | Civil Engineering | 1997 |
| Adil Shafi | 1986 | Electrical Engineering, Computer Science | 1997 |
| Joan M. Hart | 1984 | Chemical Engineering | 1996 |
| Suzanne M. Jurva | 1982 | Scientific and Technical Communication | 1996 |
| Jeffrey L. Smolinski | 1983 | Mechanical Engineering | 1996 |
| John P. Jamar | 1983 | Mechanical Engineering | 1995 |
| Catherine D. McRae | 1983 | Geological Engineering | 1995 |
| Scott R. Pattullo | 1981 | Electrical Engineering | 1995 |
| Julie A. Fream | 1983 | Chemical Engineering | 1994 |
| Douglas J. Hamar | 1982 | Business Administration | 1994 |
| Dr. Linda S. Vanasupa | 1985 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1994 |
| George A. Bennett Jr | 1979 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1993 |
| Charles E. Cronenworth | 1981 | Mining Engineering | 1993 |
| Rose M. Koronkiewicz | 1981 | Mechanical Engineering | 1993 |
| Daniel H. Bliss | 1983 | Mechanical Engineering | 1992 |
| Susan G. Krienen | 1979 | Chemical Engineering | 1992 |
| Michael K. Bacon | 1977 | Biological Sciences | 1991 |
| Barbara S. Link | 1977 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1991 |
| Dr. Paul D. Funkenbusch | 1979 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1990 |
| Dr. John M. Liebetreu | 1979 | Electrical Engineering | 1990 |
| Burton C. Arola | 1975 | Business Administration | 1989 |
| Mark D. Clements | 1976 | Civil Engineering Technology | 1989 |
| Jeffrey M. Jentzen MD | 1975 | Biological Sciences | 1988 |
| Dr. William C. Johnson | 1976 | Applied Physics | 1988 |
| Frederick R. Delie PE | 1973 | Electrical Engineering | 1987 |
| Dr. Sarah A. Rajala | 1974 | Electrical Engineering | 1986 |
| J. Bronce Henderson | 1973 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1984 |
| Michael D. Meeuwsen | 1976 | Business Administration | 1984 |
| L/Col. Robert F. Lemon Jr. | 1970 | Electrical Engineering | 1983 |
| Don T. Moore PE | 1970 | Electrical Engineering | 1983 |
| Teo A. Babun Jr. | 1972 | Electrical Engineering, Business Engineering Administration | 1982 |
| Thomas J. McEnhill PE | 1971 | Chemical Engineering, Business Engineering Administration | 1982 |
| James L. Sanderson | 1973 | Chemical Engineering | 1982 |
| John E. Kappler | 1971 | Business Administration | 1981 |
| Thomas M. Neuville | 1972 | Chemical Engineering | 1981 |
| Daniel H. Draper | 1967 | Mechanical Engineering | 1980 |
| Ronald K. Franz | 1967 | Business Administration | 1980 |
| James E. Grimes | 1969 | Business Administration | 1979 |
| John O. Vartan | 1970 | Civil Engineering | 1979 |
| Dr. James D. Brodeur | 1968 | Biological Sciences | 1978 |
| Ross C. Feltz | 1969 | Liberal Arts | 1978 |
| James J. Graham | 1970 | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | 1977 |
| Dr. Robert J. Pomazal | 1966 | Engineering Mechanics | 1977 |
| Donald L. French PE | 1966 | Civil Engineering | 1975 |
| David W. Smith | 1967 | Business Administration | 1975 |
| Camiel E. Thorrez | 1970 | Mechanical Engineering | 1975 |
| William A. Armstrong | 1965 | Mechanical Engineering | 1974 |
| Dr. Henry S. Santeford, Jr. | 1964 | Civil Engineering | 1974 |
| Dr. James L. Voogt | 1966 | Biological Sciences | 1974 |