Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Award honors outstanding IU Southeast Alumni who have made significant contributions to the community and are leaders in their profession. Each year, this award is presented to the recipient at Commencement. The following criteria are considered when selecting a recipient:
- Personal & Professional Accomplishments
- Community Service
- Post-Graduation University Involvement
Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are listed below by calendar year.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Dr. William Cooke – B.A. Biology 1994, M.S. Biology 1995, M.D. Medicine 2001 |
| 2019 | Brigadier General Michael J. Dornbush – B.S. Business 1976 |
| 2018 | Jerry Roby – B.A. Political Science 1985 |
| 2017 | Judge Carlton & Sue Sanders – B.S. Business 1972 & 1981 |
| 2016 | Joey Rivera – Bach. Gen. Studies 1993 |
| 2015 | Cynthia Torp – B.A. Fine Arts 1984 |
| 2014 | Douglas Bates – B.A. History 1989, JD 1992 |
| 2013 | John D. Johnston – B.A. Chemistry 1976 |
| 2012 | Jerry K. Finn – A.S. Nursing 1977, Bach. Gen. Studies 1978 |
| 2011 | Myra Wright Powell – M.S. Education 1990, Bach. Gen. Studies 1982, B.S. Education 1982, A.S. Rec Leadership 1981 |
| 2010 | Molly Ann Johnson – A.A. Nursing 1968 |
| 2009 | Bob Lane – B.S. Education 1976, M.S. Education 1981 |
| 2008 | Barbara Popp – B.S. Business 1976 |
| 2007 | Rich Boling – B.A. Communications 1991 |
| 2006 | Ed Jerdonek – M.B.A. 1995 |
| 2005 | Jerry Wayne – B.S. Business 1979 |
| 2004 | Ron Gettelfinger – B.S. Business 1976 |
| 2003 | James Gillenwater – B.S. Business 1979 |
| 2002 | John Crase, M.D. – B.A. Biology 1986 |
| 2001 | Ronald Barnes – B.S. Business 1972 |
| 2000 | Fay Allen – B.S. Business 1970 |
| 1999 | Connie Sipes – B.S. Education 1971, M.S. Education 1974 |
| 1998 | William Shrewsberry – B.S. Business 1978 |
