Noteworthy Alumni
Every year, North Park recognizes alumni who lead lives representing the mission and spirit of the University. Selection of award recipients is daunting due to the high caliber of our alums. We welcome recommendations for these Distinguished Alumni Awards throughout the year, which may be submitted using our nomination form. All nominations will be carefully considered.
Awards
The Distinguished Senior Award is given to graduates from the undergraduate programs at the spring honors convocation. The award recognizes students who have achieved academic excellence, participated in student leadership activities on campus, and have been active in serving the larger community.
Award Recipients
- 2022: Megha Hans and Naomi Haight
- 2021: Emmanuel Carillo, Michelle Gonzalez, Aiden Nyquist
- 2020: Michael Freeze and Hannah Nelson
- 2019: Katerina Dague and Anosh Wasker
- 2018: Renee Baker and Nicholas Canete
- 2017: Rachael Greco and Nicholas Collar
- 2016: Carmen Velazquez-Alvarez and Blake Thomas
- 2015: Mary Aldugom and Daniel Raymond
- 2014: Shelby Switzer and Nathan Lawler
- 2013: Fatima Kukaswadia and Timothy Ahlberg
- 2012: Hannah Haugen and Joshua Startup
- 2011: Zechariah Gelzer and Sara Norman
- 2010: Mark Barringer and Elizabeth McClintock
- 2009: Riley Clark and Nicole Fondell
- 2008: Laura Comeau and Thomas Dierenfeld
- 2007: Benjamin Feijoo and Krista Lindwall
- 2006: Blanche Keiser and Jonathan Schwan
- 2005: Ryan Anderson and Jennifer Phillips
- 2004: Katherine Hengeveld and John David Welander
- 2003: David Eads and Britt Erickson
- 2002: Nathan Stockamp and Alicia VerHage
- 2001: Andrew Beckstrom and Darlene Duncan
- 2000: Rachel Parks and Tait Swenson
- 1999: Meegan Dugan and Nate Leafgren
- 1998: Elizabeth Ericson and SuHail Qumri
- 1997: Rebecca Eklund and Rick Yngve
- 1996: Katherine Lewis and Aaron Olson
- 1994: Ryan Barber and Caroline Gustafson
- 1993: Ben Brinkmann and Emily Solie
The Distinguished Young Alumni Award, established in 2002, is given to a recent graduate of North Park University in honor of early professional achievement and community involvement.
Award Recipients
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- 2022: Karen Kelly C’12
- 2021: Alumni working in Education
- 2020: Alumni working in Healthcare
- 2019: An Tran C’14
- 2018: Mari Andrew C’08
- 2017: Johan Eldebo C’07
- 2016: Mary Helwig C’06 and Joanna (Ericson) Kanakis C’06
- 2015: Deborah Wanderley dos Santos C’10
- 2014: Katelyn Johnson C’04
- 2013: Dr. Britt Erickson C’03
- 2012: Alicia (VerHage) Peterson C’02
- 2011: Dr. Darlene (Duncan) Nelson C’01
- 2010: Sarah Satterberg C’00 G’08
- 2009: Joshua Church C’00
- 2008: Rebecca Vreeman Hoden C’98,C’99
- 2007: Michael Wickham C’97
- 2006: Michele Thomas Scorza C’97
- 2005: Kathryn Hasties Dolney C’98
- 2004: Marc Siciliano C97
- 2003: Debra Hokanson Brinkmann C’93
- 2002: Paul Hawkinson C’92
The North Park Academy Distinguished Alumni Award, established in 2010, honors alumni of North Park Academy who have achieved significant accomplishments professionally and who have lived a life that is in keeping with the core values and mission of North Park University.
Award Recipients
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- 2022: David S. Carlson A’57 C’59
- 2021: Alumni working in Education
- 2020: Alumni working in Healthcare
- 2019: Donn Engebretson A’69 C’73 S’78
- 2018: Betty Nelson C’44
- 2017: Arthur A. R. Nelson A’52 C’54 S’60
- 2016: Theodore Ernst A’51 C’54
- 2015: Peter Tufo A’55
- 2014: Mark S. Johnson A’69 C’73
- 2013: Gov. James R. Thompson A’53
- 2012: Robert Houdek A’57
- 2011: Dr. Frederick Ewald A’51
- 2010: Judy (Ericson) Anderson A’65 C’69
The North Park University Distinguished Alumni Award is given each year to an individual who has achieved significant accomplishments professionally and who has lived a life that is in keeping with the core values and mission of North Park University.
Award Recipients
- 2022: Armour F. Swanson C’52
- 2021: Alumni working in Education
- 2020: Alumni working in Healthcare
- 2019: Shanna Horner O’Hea C’94
- 2018: Roy Applequist C’68
- 2017: Paula Devitt C’77
- 2016: Dr. Janice Phillips C’76
- 2015: Megan (Streedain) Tamte C’95
- 2014: Thomas S. Bagley C’74
- 2013: Colin Kihnke C’93
- 2012: Joyce Nelson C’72
- 2011: Dr. Young Song Kim C’51
- 2010: Robert A’58 C’60 & Janet (Strom) Thornbloom A’56 C’60
- 2009: Dr. Kathryn Edin-Nelson C’84
- 2008: Dr. Dana Johnson C’70
- 2007: Claudia Freed C’85
- 2006: Kathy Holmgren C’69
- 2005: Michael Harper C’80
- 2004: Larry Anderson C’71
- 2003: Rev. LeRoy M. Johnson C’54, S’60
- 2002: Donna Anduri Erickson C’71
- 2001: Dr. Roger JC’51 & Eileen JC’52 Thorpe
- 2000: Stanley F. Helwig C’51
- 1999: Bruce P. Bickner A’61
- 1998: Jimmie R. Alford C’66
- 1997: Dr. Timothy E. Johnson C’64
- 1996: James L. Engwall C’63
- 1993: Marvin Curtis C’72
- 1991: G. Timothy Johnson JC’56, S’63
- 1990: Norma Brandel Gibbs JC’45
- 1989: Dr. Kevin Leman C’65
- 1988: Dr. Leland P. Solie C’63
- 1987: Dr. Theodore W. Anderson, Jr. JC’37
- 1987: Rose Edin JC’55, S’57
- 1987: C. Donald Peterson JC’37
- 1986: Dr. George Lundberg JC’50
- 1986: Marilyn J. Peterson JC’57
- 1985: Craig W. Nelson JC’51, S’57
- 1984: F. Burton Nelson JC’44, S’48
- 1984: Patricia Pearce JC’52
- 1983: Alf Jacobson JC’48
- 1983: Paul J. Larson JC’33
- 1982: Dr. William B. Stromberg A’40, JC’42
- 1982: Evans R. Billington A’37
- 1981: Dr. Olga Jonasson A’51
- 1981: Nils William Olsson JC’31
- 1981: Douglas Cedarleaf JC’39, S’41
- 1980: Philip Liljengren JC’30
- 1980: Rodney Rood JC’35
- 1979: J. Irving Erickson JC’37, S’41
- 1979: Myrtle Erickson A’39, JC’41
- 1978: Dr. Arden Almquist S’42
- 1978: Berne A. Schepmen JC’47
- 1977: Louis J. Person JC’26, S’31
- 1976: Alfred J. Behrens JC’39
- 1975: Theodore M. Hedstrand A’39, JC’41
- 1974: Robert V. Thonander JC’37
- 1973: Virginia M. Ohlson A’31, JC’33
- 1972: Capt. Paul Johnson JC’48, S’52
- 1970: Albin H. Erickson JC’31
- 1970: Sally Carlson Olsson JC’33
- 1968: Harold W. Jacobson A’29, JC’31
- 1968: Donald C. Peterson JC’50
- 1968: Paul A. Varg JC’32
- 1967: Paul M. Lund A’41, JC’43
- 1967: Henry F. Schiele JC’42
- 1966: Roger E. Anderson A’38
- 1966: C. Albert Carlson A’15
- 1966: Paul Gerden A’32
- 1966: Fred W. Moeckel JC’49
- 1965: J. Paul Bennett A’15
- 1965: Isaac W. Jacobson S’02
- 1964: Paul W. Brandel A’28, JC’30
- 1964: Clifford G. Erickson A’32, JC’34
- 1964: Nathaniel Franklin, Comm. A’06, S’09
- 1964: E. Gustav Johnson A’26, JC/S’29
The North Park Theological Seminary Distinguished Alumni Award is bestowed each year to an individual who has made significant contributions in their field while living a life reflective of the core values and mission of North Park Theological Seminary. The inaugural award was presented at the 2014 Midwinter Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, held in Chicago.
Submit a nomination for the North Park Theological Seminary Distinguished Alumni Award here.
Award Recipients
- 2022: Rev. Dominique DuBois Gilliard S’12
- 2021: Rev. Richard Lucco S’79
- 2020: Rev. Ira Acree S’13
- 2019: Princess Kasune Zulu S’11 G’14 S’14
- 2018: Rev. Mark Novak S’79
- 2017: Rev. Dr. Mary Miller S’80
- 2016: Jim Sundholm C’67 S’72
- 2015: Marisol Martinez Velazquez S’04
- 2014: Rev. Dr. Robert L. Owens S’94