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 files & links section below.
2014 Honorees
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Mark V. Courtade ‘76 (Jenison, MI)
Assistant United States Attorney, United States Department of Justice
For an exceptional career in the criminal justice system, life-long contributions to youth and devotion to his family and Adrian College.
YOUNG ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Christopher J. Timmis ‘95 (Dexter, MI)
Superintendent, Dexter Community Schools
For significant career advancement providing K-12 school districts with strong leadership and expanding the learning environment for current and future students.
ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD
Mary Cermak Betzoldt ‘68 (Adrian, MI)
Placement Coordinator, Teacher Education Dept., Adrian College
For ongoing and wide-ranging service to the College, its students and its alumni, that extends far beyond her teaching career and work in the Teacher Education Department.
ALUMNI HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Rev. Micheal L. Selleck ‘73 (Cumming, GA)
Clergy, The United Methodist Church
For his significant work to create and provide instruction, leadership training and support to those working in Youth Ministry and effective missions initiatives around the world.
HONORARY ALUMNI AWARD
Patrick Quinlan (Adrian, MI)
Professor, Accountancy & Business, Adrian College
For a sincere devotion to Adrian College, his profession, his colleagues, and his students during many years of teaching, creating new opportunities, and connecting students with alumni.
AC STEWARDSHIP AWARD
Tina Claiborne, Ph.D. (Adrian, MI)
Athletic Training Program Director/Chair, ESPE Dept./Associate Professor, Adrian College
For outstanding stewardship and development of the Athletic Training Program and department and her ongoing work to enhance and introduce unique opportunities for our students on and off campus.