Outstanding SVCC Alumni Awards

At SVCC, we know our people have the potential to impact their communities in countless ways. We encourage you to recognize those alumni who best represent our college and their communities, and are committed to creating a vibrant future for all.

At SVCC, we know our people have the potential to impact their communities in countless ways.

We encourage you to recognize those alumni who best represent our college and their communities, and are committed to creating a vibrant future for all.

Recipients are Honored at May Commencement

  • Nomination Deadline is March 1.
  • Candidates may nominate themselves.
  • Current students may submit nominations for all awards.
  • For questions, please email the SVC Foundation.
Honors

The Distinguished Alumni Award

Bestowed in recognition of a particular achievement, a series of achievements or a career of accomplishments that bring honor to the College.

Honors

The Alumni Achievement award

Bestowed in recognition of alumni 40 years of age or younger whose achievements, public service and/or volunteer activities bring honor to the College.

Past Recipients

2025

Rick Curia ’76

2024

Bob Sondgeroth ’76
Karli Euwaniuk ’23

2023
Roberto Carmona ’85
Diana Merdian ’07
 
2022
Meg Frank ’23
Matthew Lenox ’15
Matt Prescott ’95
 
2021

Betty Obendorf ’72
Britni Dvorak ’12
Anah Chamberlain’21

2020

Michael Friedlein ‘76

2019

Margo D. Empen ’89 – Distinguished Alumni
Rachel (Marco) Kobus ’07 – Alumni Achievement

2018

Frank Selmi ‘73

2017

Kirk Hooks ‘85

2016

Sharon Kim Gaffey ’81, ’76

2015

Alan Pfeifer ’70

2014

Robert E. Atherton ’86

2013

Darin DeHaan ’93

2012

Kristina (Thompson) Nystrom ’89

2011

Jon Mandrell ’00

2010

Carol A. Biester ’74

2009

Larry A. Cooper ’72, ’69

2009

Janis A. Card ’70

2008

Kevin E. Hughes ’77

 
2007

Penny Duncan ’91, ’82

2006
Edson C. Cox ’86
 
2005

Judy L. Randall ’91

2004

Jeanie L. (Hansen) Burke ’84

2003

Catherine S. Vos ’95

2002

Frank E. Martinez ’82

2001

Ermelinda (Martinez) Lewis ’93
Beth (Ward) Fiorini ’82, ’73

2000

Thomas Finney ’81

1999

Christine (Hindley) Byar ’96, ’82

1998

Pamela K. (Rajnowski) Heller ’84

1997

Rebecca R. (Pleasnick) West ’81

1996

Debi (Brottmiller) Hill ’69-71

1995

Roberto Carmona ’86

1994

Pennie (Von Bergen) Wessels ’69

1993

Harry D. Ulferts ’71

1992

Sharon (Underhile) Thompson ’89

1991

Loren C. Swartley ’67

1990

Larry Dowdy ’73

1989

Donna M. (Helfrich) Hall ’70

1988

Gail E. Francis ’68

1987

James M. Boesen ’76

1986

Ann M. (Bingham) McMillin ’81-82