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College of Public Affairs and Community Service Alumni Award and Aviation Institute Distinguished Alumnus Award
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The College of Public Affairs and Community Service Alumni Award is granted to individuals who, through their daily actions and notable accomplishments, showcase the exemplary qualities of public and community service: integrity, stewardship, volunteerism, leadership, and a dedication to social justice and human dignity. These awardees bring honor to their respective professions, families, and our college.
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The Aviation Institute Distinguished Alumnus Award is awarded at the annual UNOAI Honors Convocation. The faculty of the Aviation Institute nominate and select an alumnus who has remained involved with the Institute through speaking in classes, hosting tours, participating in our internship program, making financial contributions to our program, or who has represented our program within the industry with a level of service and professionalism.
2023 – James Slabaugh (2010)
2022 – Brian Bronson (2002)
2021 – Katie Wrobel (Crews) and Ryan Goertzen (2000 and 2004)
2020 – Julia Jones (Hoffman)
2019 – Michaela Lucas (Flynn) (1995)
2018 – Jason Vanis (1998) and Jay Vidlak (1998)
2017 – Troy Hansen (2011)
2016 – John Grossrhode
2015 – Lawrence Runana
2014 – Jason Terreri
2013 – Patrick O’Neil (2008)
2012 – Kailey Dwyer (2007)
2011 – Jennifer McIntyre (Fuller) (1998)
2010 – Scott Vlasek (1995 and 1998)
2009 – Rebecca Lutte and Jay Vidlak (1998)
2008 – Stephen McCoy (2003) and Matt Hermann
2007 – Kerrie Spencer and Jason Vanis (1998)
2006 – Ryan Goertzen (2000 and 2004)
2005 – Mike Lempke and Thomas Crawford (1995)
2004 – Michael Turner (1995 and 1997)
2003 – Mike Lempke (1999)
2002 – Shawn Farwell (1993)
2001 – David Price (1997)
2000 – Daniel Vacha (1993)
1999 – Shaun Giese (1998)
1998 – Phil Jensen (1993)