Distinguished Alumni Awards

Carroll University is proud to have alumni who lead, serve and succeed in communities around the world. We follow the careers and accomplishments of our Pioneers long after they leave Carroll and celebrate their outstanding achievements. The Alumni Council presents these honored awards to the most prestigious graduates of Carroll University for their professional achievements, contributions to society and service to Carroll.

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2026 Award Recipients

Kevin Charlwood ’86, Ph.D.

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for Community Service Read Kevin's Story →

Cheryl A. (Germanson) Sment ’87

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: The Sullivan School of Business, Engineering and Technology Read Cheryl's Story →

Eduardo Galván ’95, M.Ed.

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: School of Education and Human Services Read Eduardo's Story →

Adam J. Jacobi ’99

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: College of Arts & Sciences Read Adam's Story →

Evelyn Marshall-King, MSN-NE ’25, ADN, RN

2026 Distinguished Alumni Award for Professional Achievement: College of Health Sciences Read Evelyn's Story →

Past Award Recipients

2025
- Dave Shaw ’77
- Jane Vogel Mantiri, Ph.D. ’75
- Dorval R. Carter, Jr., J.D. ’79
- The Reverend Janice (Love) Davis, M.S. ’53
2024
- Douglas Klingberg, J.D. '63 and Betty Jo (Jaggard) Klingberg '63
- John Harris '86
- Joe Zvesper '76
- Saundra Johnston Tracy, Ph.D. '68
- James R. Starling, M.D. '65
- David Melvin Molthen, M.A. '63
2023
- Jane Lee Hamman ’63
- Thomas B. Collopy ’70
- Lisa Elliott ’90
- Frank Juárez ’97
- Michael Martin ’82
- John B. Schrock MD ’65
2022
- David J. Belman '98
- Dr. Michelle M Braun '95
- Laura E. (Lopez) Gutierrez '95
- Robert H. Lampereur '85
- Dr. Gary H. Quehl '60
2021
- Timothy W. Sullivan '75
- Dr. Jeffrey L. Champion '82
- Dr. Lauren E. Brown '61
- Lars Qvistgaard '89
- Dr. Carol L. (Behnke) Scheidenhelm '69
- Dr. Bart Williams '91
2020
- Jack Loppnow '62
- Jan Droegkamp '68
- Dr. Bradley C. Riemann '87
- Alfonso Morales '92
2019
- Dr. Geoffrey Grant '64
- James G. DeJong '73
- Christopher S. Thomas '84
2018
- Dr. Philo A. Hutcheson '73
- Dr. David R. Schuler '91
- Kristina (Anderson) Peters '71
2017
- Dick Woosencraft '69
- Deborah A. Block '74
- Cynthia L. Rold '83
2016
- Justin Jacobs '03
- Blane Dexheimer '86
- John Macy '77
- Diane De La Santos '81
2015
- Peter Bemis '69
- Cathy Davies '64
- Martin Hessner '85
- Charlie Larson '64
2014
- David Block '76
- Dennis Punches '58
- Marna Tess-Mattner '75, JD
2013
- Alicia G. McCareins '72, Ph.D., J.D.
- Antonio Riley '87
- Dave Vetta '76
- Eric Zwisler '80
2012
- Barbara (DePeaux) ’63 and Reynolds ’64 Challoner
- Dr. Adam F. Dachman '84
- Dr. Elfriede Pahl Schuette '79
- Garvin E. (Stretch) Smith '53
2011
- Alfred Block '50
- Dr. Howard Fuller '62
- Victor Hsu '73
- Charmaine (Fischer) Ponkratz '77
2010
- Fernando R. Kuehnel '91
- Timothy W. Sullivan '75
2009
- Jeffrey Cummisford '73
- Steven E. Hendrix '84
- Barbara Horner-Ibler, M.D., '80
2008
- Terry A. Berger, Ph.D '68
- Mark F. Lassman-Eul '79
- Donald E. Peters '71
2007
- David D. Anschuetz '73
- Michael Jaharis Jr. '50
- Ralph R. Staven '47
2006
- James M. Schneider '74
2005
- Susan G. (Graaskamp) Martin '59
- William A. Raabe Ph.D., CPA '75
- Jeffrey M. Waller '73
2004
- Steven C. Miller '76
- Dr. Paul S. Pagel '79
- Betty Lou Tikalsky '46
2003
- Thomas F. Badciong '62
- Dr. David Morris '50
2002
- Ted H. Baker '71
- William G. Laatsch, Ph.D '60
- E. John Raasch '67
- Dan F. Shanower '83
2001
- Alice J. (Crofts) Morava '52
- Dr. Stephen Nowicki Jr. '63
2000
- Eunice Hahn '49
- Jose Olivieri '78
- Gregg Steinhafel '77
1999
- Martin Frank '63
- Richard Hunter '30
- Dr. Ronald Neumann '70
1998
- Pershing Edwin (P.E.) MacAllister '40
1997
- Fred L. Foreman '70
1996
- Steven A. Burd '71
- Dr. Dorothy Ganfield Fowler '23
- A. Boardman Ganfield '24
1995
- Harold Anschuetz Sr. '41
- Martha (Miller '43) Anschuetz
- Dr. Mary Ella Milham '43
1994
- Charles W. Anderson '59
- A. Paul Jones '55
- Dr. Daniel D. Von Hoff '69
1992
- John J. Clayton '39
1991
- Dr. Warren D. Johnson Jr. '58
- Vice Adm. Phil M. Quast '61
1990
- Shirley E. Hilger '43
- Donald R. Manecke '39
- Dr. Richard E. Peck '61
1989
- M. Agnes Gowdey '29
- Rev. John R. Thomas '42
1988
- Ricardo Diaz '74
- Angus McDougall '38
1987
- Susan Ingraham Gendrich '73
- Harvey F. Zillmer '26
1986
- Beverly Mann Chappie '54
- Ray D. Owen '37
1985
- Lois Jones '45
- Herbert Weckmueller '20
1983
- Stanley Morner '30
1980
- Frank Italiano '38
1978
- Harold Henke '20
- Kenneth Pommerenck '47
1976
- Robert McCabe '39
- Katherine White Vrakas Ulatt '56
1975
- John Hsu '53
- Roy Welch '61
1974
- Joy Soulen Bentzin '25
- Karen Carlson '29
- Norman Clayton '34
- Gerald Sivage '31
1973
- Stephen Lewis '41
- Alfred Lunt '14
- Stuart Smith '58

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