Past Honorees
See the list of Distinguished Alumni Award recipients.
Jim ’64 and Kathie (Schoff ’65) Yost were Northwestern’s 2023 Distinguished Alumni award recipients.
Dr. Heather Walker Peterson ’95 was Northwestern’s 2022 Distinguished Alumni award recipient.
Wilda Nybeck ’49 was Northwestern’s 2021 Distinguished Alumni award recipient.
Bill ’81 and Lisa (Berwald ’83) Abeler were Northwestern’s 2019 Distinguished Alumni award recipients.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Recognizes and honors an alumnus/a of University of Northwestern who has demonstrated God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community and in his/her profession.
2023 – Jim ’64 & Kathie ’65 Yost 2022 – Heather Walker Peterson ’95 2021 – Wilda Nybeck ’49 2019 – Bill ’81 & Lisa (Berwald ’83) Abeler 2018 – Frank ’44 & Marie Drown 2017 – Dick ’64 & Jane (Ericson ’65) Schirmacher 2016 – Norma (Clipper ’48, Spahr) Rogers 2015 – Dalynn (Morton ’94) Hoch 2014 – George Wilson ’36 2013 – Laurie (LeGree ’89) Bolthouse 2012 – Christian J. Lingenfelder ’94 2011 – Matt Bostrom ’92 2010 – Forrest Williams ’50 2009 – Dr. James Cook ’52 | 2008 – Mrs. Irma Warr ’55 2007 – Dr. William Eichorst ’57 2006 – Arnold “Bud” Lindstrand ’54 2005 – Ron Reier F’94 2004 – Alice (Steele) Lentz ’42 2003 – Rev. Harold Salem ’43 2001 – Mary Jane Ponten ’53 2000 – Dr. Elmer Towns ’54 1999 – Dr. Ron Soderquist ’65 1998 – Steve ’61 & Linda Voss ’64 Sheldon 1997 – Dr. Harold A. Miller ’55 1996 – Ralph Anderson ’55 & Eleanor Anderson ’50 1995 – Dr. Ralph Neighbour ’51 1994 – Brad ’81 and Roberta ’82 Hansen | 1992 – Dr. Rose Voetmann Grindheim Sims ’43 1991 – Douglas Gowler ’55 1989 – Lois Hemmelman Booth ’48 1988 – Dr. Kenneth Barker ’55 1986 – Robert Lovering ’49 Bible School; ’65 College 1985 – Barbara Youderian ’49 1984 – Chaplain Ervin D. Ingebretson ’54 1983 – Dr. Mervin Rosell ’33 & Eva Cornelius ’39 1982 – Dr. Robert Cleath ’50 1981 – Delbert Kuehl ’37 & Katherine Beard ’30 1980 – Dr. J. Edwin Hartill ’36 & George Kraft ’37 1979 – Dorothy Hanna ’33, Eunice Herbold ’51 & Dr. Paul Hendricks ’27 |
Buckles-Hanna Service Award
Recognizes and honors an individual who was or is currently a member of the University of Northwestern community (i.e. faculty, staff, administration, and volunteers) and who has given outstanding service to the Northwestern community and its mission.
2023 – Beth Wilmeth ’02 2022 – Dr. Bruce Simat 2021 – John Easterling ’57 2019 – David K. Johnson ’57 2018 – Harv Hendrickson 2017 – Dr. Jerry Beilby | 2016 – Dr. Mark Baden 2015 – Dr. Charles & Dr. Helen Aling 2014 – Charles “Chuck” Kuivinen 2013 – Dr. Sara Robertson ’54 2012 – Dr. Barb Lindman 2011 – Neil Stavem ’95 Focus; ’08 Masters | 2010 – Dan Stoltz ’83 2009 – Luverne Gustavson ’39 2008 – Paul Ramseyer ’55 2007 – Gifford Myers ’53 2006 – Dr. Kyle Wilson ’51 2005 – Dr. Harold Miller ’55 |
Athletic Hall of Fame
The Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes former athletes and coaches for their UNW athletic achievements and evidence of a continuing commitment to the claims of Christ in his/her life.
Past honorees are listed on the unweagles.com website.
Music Hall of Recognition
Recognizes and honors music alumni or department contributors who best exhibit the spirit, integrity, and Christian commitment that exemplify the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and Department of Music, and who have made significant contributions to the field of music, honoring the Department of Music.
2023 – Ben Linde ’06 2022 – Hannah (Nelson) Lu ’03 2021 – Jeremy Kolwinska, D.M.A. 2019 – Dr. April Fredrick ’02 2018 – Matt Wilson ’99 | 2017 – Cindy (Gray ’87) Martinson 2016 – Harold (Hal) ’55 & Patsy Miller ’59 2014 – David Osterlund, Ed.D. (Chair ’75–’89) 2013 – Terry Esau ’78 & Henry Charles Smith 2012 – Rodney J. Loeffler (Chair ’03–’08) | 2009 – Kenneth Fenton (Chair ’91–’03) & 2002 – Richard Schirmacher ’64 2000 – Pauline Thompson Sateren ’54 1999 – John L. Benham ’64 |
