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The Colorado State University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards program, started in 1970, recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally, brought honor to the University, and have made significant contributions of time and/or philanthropy to the university and their community.

The following is a list of the CSU/SigEp alumni who have been honored.

WILLIAM E. MORGAN ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Recognizes a graduate of Colorado State University who has attained extraordinary distinction and success in their field of endeavor, whose achievements have brought credit to Colorado State University and benefit to their fellow citizens.

1985: Charles Delp (1950)

1987: Joseph Phelps (1951) 

2001: Kenneth Monfort (1951)

2014: Walter Scott, Jr. (1953)

2023: Jim Benemann (1978)

JIM AND NADINE HENRY AWARD

Is presented annually to a person who represents the highest goals of the Alumni Association and Colorado State University, and who has given significant support and service to the Alumni Association and the University.

1991: John Ostermiller (1965)

1993: Jasper French (1939)

1995: Perry Blach (1945)

1999: Walter Bergman (1942, 1947)

CHARLES A. LORY PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Is given to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional and sustained leadership in their community, professional field, or personal commitments, and has given a significant contribution of time and talent to the University.

1988: Roy Romer (1950)

COLLEGE HONOR ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD

Each year, one outstanding Alumnus/Alumna from each of the University's eight colleges is honored for their distinguished career and service to the University, State, Nation, or World, and has brought honor to Colorado State University and to themselves.

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES HONOR ALUMNUS/ALUMNA AWARD

1939: Charles N. Shepardson (1917)

1958: Herman Fauber ('1916, '1929)

1960: Llewelyn V. Toyne (1927)

1965: Sam C. Campbell (1935)

1968: Jasper J. French (1939)

1970: Jack N. French (1938)

1973: Kenneth Monfort (1951)

1973: Gordon C. Winn (1937)

1974: John V. Ostermiller (1932)

1975: John C. Clevenger (B.S. 1936, M.Ed. 1948)

1982: Hugo Anton Stuckenschneider (1949)

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS HONOR ALUMNUS/A AWARD

2015: Gary Halley (1960)

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS HONOR ALUMNUS/A AWARD

1975: Roy R. Romer (1950)

2002: Roy Toma (1969)

2004: Jim Benemann (1978)

COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES HONOR ALUMNUS/A AWARD

1971: Walter Bus. Bergman (1942)

1978: Joseph F. Phelps (1951)

1978: Leon Eastlack (1942)

1978: Chris Tolos (1942)

1980: Donald Hoch (1950)

2013: Beatrice Romer (1951) Golden Heart

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES HONOR ALUMNUS/A AWARD

1983: Rodney E. Wilson (1952)

COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

1937: Elwood L. Nye (1914)

1948: Harry P. Scott (1921)

1956: William C. Nye (1920)

1967: Harry E. Furgeson (1941)

WALTER SCOTT, JR. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING HONOR ALUMNUS/A AWARD

1980: Paul C. Jennings (1958)

1982: Walter Scott Jr. (1953)

2003: Joseph P. Marcus (1961)

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering’s Distinguished Alumni Award

2007: Eugene “Gene” Miller, B.S. 1951

WARNER COLLEGE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

None

Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame

Walter "Bus" Bergman (1942)

Dale Dodrill (1951)

Leon "'Red" Eastlack (1942)

J. Ray French (1929)

Willis "Tuffy" Holland (1956)

Fraternity & Sorority Life - Alumni Circle of Legends

The Alumni Circle of Legends program honors a distinguished group of graduates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a lasting impact in their professions and communities. This exclusive circle celebrates their accomplishments and serves as an inspiration for future leaders to aim higher and achieve greatness.

2024: Dan Reagan (1982)

2024: Mitch Christ (1979)

50 YEAR CLUB - OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD

Recognizes an outstanding alumnus/a who is recognized by the University community and also by the alumnus’s community as someone who has contributed works of public service (e.g., government, clubs, charities, or organizations that are not industry or profession oriented).

1989:  Jasper French (1939)

2016: Donald Rutledge (1962) Career Achievement Award

2018: Jack Welch (B.S., 1968; CERT, 1968) Public Service Award