Each spring, the Alumni Association Board of Directors reviews nominees and selects recipients for the Alumni Awards presented at Homecoming.
Individuals are nominated by alumni, faculty, family, friends, trustees, and staff. If you know someone you believe meets the criteria or should be considered, please submit his or her name and supporting information to the Office of Alumni Relations using the nomination form in the resources section below.
2013 Honorees
Keith R. Beck ‘65, Ph.D. (Raleigh, NC)
Distinguished Alumni Award
For distinguished career and contributions to textile chemistry, forensic science
Michael M. Bell ‘00 (Beverly Hills, MI)
Young Alumni Achievement Award
For innovative industry strides in credit union mergers and more
Mike Berthold ‘73 and Sarah (Hise) Berthold ‘73 (Adrian, MI)
Alumni Service Award
For ongoing service to the AC campus community and hockey teams
Larry G. Olsen ‘69, Ph.D. (DeWitt, MI)
Alumni Humanitarian Award
For his ongoing work in the central highlands of Peru to contribute to economic development.
David S. Hickman (Tecumseh, MI)
Honorary Alumni Award
Trustee and friend—for nearly 40 years of service to the College.
Robin Bott, Ph.D. (Adrian, MI)
AC Stewardship Award
Employee—for providing extensive opportunities through study abroad, international travel and more.
Honorees
Mark N. Magnuson ‘75 (Nashville, TN)
Distinguished Alumni Award
Entrepreneur, Commitment to Adrian College
Jennifer McNabb ‘94 (Macomb, IL)
Young Alumni Achievement Award
Professor, Exceptional Teaching/Honors College
Bill Pinnell ‘54 and Geneva Walton Pinnell ‘52 (Garden City, MI)
Alumni Service Award
Over 50 years of service to Adrian College!
Henry Dayringer ‘72 (Chesterfield, MO)
Alumni Humanitarian Award
Nearly 20 years as a volunteer/leader with Habitat for Humanity
John Johnston (Adrian, MI)
Honorary Alumni Award
Employee - for loyalty and commitment and true Bulldog spirit!
Idalí Feliciano (Adrian, MI)
AC Stewardship Award
Employee - Second mile and beyond for AC Multicultural Students