Faculty Alumni Awards

It is a long standing tradition to present outstanding Alumni with awards in recognition of their career achievements, continued support of the campus community and the valuable time that they have given to the institution. The award recipients exemplify what it means "to Lead and to Serve".

Possible awards:

Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded to an alumnus/a in recognition of outstanding achievement in one's vocation.

Lois Aspenes Award:
Awarded to an alumnus/a in recognition of significant contributions to the Alumni Association or to the life of Augustana.

Alumni Citation Award:
Awarded to a non alumnus/a in recognition of significant contributions to the life of Augustana.

Gold Achievement Award:
Awarded to an alumnus/a 40 years of age or under in recognition of outstanding professional achievements and/or contributions to the community of recent graduates.

Nominate an alum who you know is doing great things!

Nominations will be considered by the Alumni Association Nominations and Awards Committee. The committee's recommendations are then provided to the Augustana Alumni Association Advisory Committee for final decision.

Nominations may also be made by a printable (pdf format) Awards Nomination Form. Instructions for returning nomination forms is provided on the form.


2026 Recipients

Kerry Preete

Kerry Preete, CLC ’80

Distinguished Alumni Award

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Stephanie Booth

Stephanie Booth, ’14 BSc, '17 MPH

Lois Aspenes Award

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Gary Smith

Gary Smith

Alumni Citation Award

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Gavin Cazon-Wilkes

Gavin Cazon-Wilkes, ’18 BA, '23 JD

Gold Achievement Award

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