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 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.
2024 Award Recipient
Watch Brenda's Acceptance Speech
| Name | Class | Major | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |