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Distinguished Awards
The College of Liberal Arts and Science's distinguished awards are presented to outstanding members of the college community who are celebrated for their prominence in their professional field or through their civic, cultural or charitable service, or who have made major contributions to the college and its reputation for excellence. The awards were established following the college's 50th anniversary in 2009. To date, the college has honored 170 alumni, faculty and staff.
Each year, a wide range of nominations are submitted by students, alumni, staff, faculty and friends of the college. Nomination materials are evaluated by a selection committee comprised of alumni, faculty and staff who are appointed by Dean Brinkmann.
All awardees are invited to the NIU campus, where they receive their awards at an annual celebration held in Barsema Alumni and Visitors Center.
Now accepting 2024 nominations!
2023 Honoree Class
Alumni
Raymond L. Banks
M.S. Geology, 1986
Evan R.W. Dutmer
B.A., Philosophy, 2012
Julia Jasken
M.A., English, 1997
Ernesto Morales
B.S., Meteorology, 2000
Martha Ann Terry
B.A., Anthropology, 1983
M.A., Anthropology 1985
Dave Thillen
M.S. Mathematical Sciences, 1968
Faculty
Carl Albright
Department of Physics
David Ballantine
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Lesley Rigg
Department of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment
Christine D. Worobec
Department of History
Staff
Dana Ditrichs-Kunkel