Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

The college recognizes alumni achievements with three annual awards: the Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards (DEAA), the Recent Alumni Award (RAA), and the Alumni Engagement Medal (AEM). Awards are presented at the Engineering Awards Banquet each spring.

Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

Established in 1966, the DEAA honors graduates and friends who have distinguished themselves through outstanding personal qualities, knowledge, and significant contributions to their fields.

2026 Recipients

Susan Avery
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Gregory GreenstreetÌý
(CompSci'92)
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Don KinderdickÌý
(ArchEngr'87)
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Anthony PigliacampoÌý
(MechEngr'02)
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Dennis J PrettiÌý
(ElEngr'95)
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Susie SeeÌý
(ArchEngr'87)
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Kevin SeibertÌý
(ChemEngr'90)
Distinguished Engineering Alumni Award

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Recent Alumni Award

Established by the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Board in 2013, the RAA recognizes one outstanding alumnus/a each year for professional achievements, continued service to the college or university, and admirable personal characteristics within 10 years of graduation from the college.

Kevin Martin

2026 Recipient

Kevin Martin
(MechEngr'16)Ìý
Recent Alumni Award

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Alumni Engagement Medal Awards

Established in 2021, the AEM recognizes highly engaged alumni and friends who make a meaningful impact on the college through volunteer service, philanthropic contributions and/or in their field or industry.

2026 Recipients

Deanna Campos-MillerÌý
(Jour'99, Span'99)
Office of Advancement Recipient

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Chip BollendonkÌý
(MechEngr'17, MS'17)
Paul M. Rady Mechanical Engineering Recipient

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Heath BriggsÌý
(ChemEngr'97)
Chemical and Biological Engineering Recipient

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Adam GriffÌý
(PhDCompSci'00)
Computer Science Recipient

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Adrianne LewallenÌý
(MEngrMgmt'21)
Engineering Management Recipient

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Pradyumna RaoÌý
(MMechEngr'24)
Campos Student Center Recipient

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Tim StelzerÌý
(ElCompEngr'99)
Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering Recipient

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James W Young IIIÌý
(AeroEngr'88, MS'89)
Ann and H.J. Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Recipient

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Distinguished Engineering Alumni Awards Banquet 2025 Highlight Video