Distinguished service Award recipients
The Distinguished Service Award, established in 1974, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a continuing concern for humanity on a universal, national, state, or community level; support spiritual, cultural, and educational objectives; and endorse and exemplify the highest standards of character and personal attributes. It is reserved for alumni or friends of the university.
2023
Dr. Kendall Krug ’83
2021
Mary Schreiber Porterfield ’68, ’68, ’77
2019
Dr. Christie Brungardt ’01
Dr. Curt Brungardt ’81, ’84
2016
Shannon Alan “Mac” McKinney ’83, posthumous
2015
Lyle Dilley
2014
Mike Karl ’72, ’74
2013
Dr. Pete Vander Haeghen
2012
Nancy Costigan Talbott ’63, ’91
2011
Steve Shields
2010
Dr. Robert L. Sandmeyer ’56
2008
Dr. Earl D. Merkel ’53
2007
Xiao Chun “Shawn” Chen
2002
Gail Kuehl ’04
2001
Dr. Eugene Fleharty
2000
Earl Field ’37
Winona Field
Dr. Maurice Witten
1999
Jerry Moran
1998
Paul Miller, posthumous
Virginia Miller, posthumous
1991
Robert L. Lowen
1992
Norman W. Jeter
Mickey Spillane
1989
McDill “Huck” Boyd, posthumous
1987
Ann Jeter
Leo J. Dreiling, posthumous
1986
Dr. Calvin Harbin
1985
Dane G. Bales
Polly R. Bales
1983
Herman E. “Red” Rohrs
1982
Dr. John D. Garwood
1981
Marianna Beach
Ross Beach
1980
Standlee V. Dalton
1978
Cora Bibens
1977
Dr. M.C. Cunningham
1976
Dr. William D. Moreland
1973
Donald P. Doane