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 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 Recipient
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| Name | Awarded |
|---|---|
| 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 |