The Alumni Association presents awards annually at homecoming to honor alumni, friends of the university, faculty, and staff for their accomplishments, service to the community and /or the university.
Do you know of someone who qualifies for an award? If so, please fill out the nomination form.
Distinguished Alum Award
The purpose of the Distinguished Alumnus Award is to provide recognition for outstanding achievements by the alumni of Evangel University, Central Bible College and The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary..
Eligibility for the Award
This award shall be limited to alumni of Evangel University, Central Bible College and The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Nominees shall have made significant contributions to their chosen field, church, community, state, nation, or to the university.
Nominees must show current and continued interest in Evangel University.
No member of the Alumni Board of Directors shall be eligible for the Distinguished Alumnus Award so long as he or she remains a member.
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Major |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | (EU) Kay Logsdon | Communication |
| 2021 | (CBC) Dr. Craig S. Keener | Theology |
| 2020 | (EU) Dr. Rebecca Donaldson | Elementary Education/Reading |
| 2020 | (CBC) Dr. Steve Pulis | Bible |
| 2019 | (EU) Karen Best | Elementary Education |
| 2019 | (CBC) Dan Betzer | Bible |
| 2018 | (EU) Dr. Barry Corey | Biblical Studies/English |
| 2018 | (CBC) Dr. Mark Batterson | Bible |
| 2017 | (EU) Doug Broxson | Psychology |
| 2017 | (CBC) Dary Northrop | Bible |
| 2016 | Gen. Jeffery Johnson | Elementary Education |
| 2016 | (CBC) Rev. Greg Beggs | Bible |
| 2015 | (CBC) Rev. David Crabtree | Bible |
| 2015 | Bob Ferguson | Communication |
| 2014 | Dr. Candace Wicke | Music Education |
| 2014 | (CBC) Rev. Jimmy Jack | Bible |
| 2012 | Dr. Carol Taylor (’73) | Elementary Education |
| 2011 | Don Zimmerman (’82) | Accounting |
| 2010 | Steve Grant (’76) | Communication |
| 2009 | Cori (Holsinger) Hartje (’79) | Social Sciences & Elementary Education |
| 2008 | The Honorable Samuel Der-Yeghiayan (’75) | Political Science |
| 2007 | The Honorable Todd Tiahrt (’75) | Business |
| 2006 | Rev. Don Triplett (’74) | Psychology |
| 2004 | Kenneth I. Trujillo (’80) | Government |
| 2003 | Mrs. Beverly Lewis (’72) | Music Education |
| 2002 | Col. Cecil Richardson (’73) | Biblical Studies |
| 2001 | Mr. Kevin Compton (’80) | Business Management |
| 2000 | Rev. Wayne Tesch (’69) | Biblical Studies/Physical Ed. |
| 1999 | Dr. Raymond Schmidgall (’67) | Accounting |
| 1998 | Dr. James W. Long (’73) | Biology |
| 1997 | Mr. Thomas Paino III (’68) | Social Science |
| 1996 | Mr. Bernard Dana (’67) | Accounting |
| 1995 | Mr. Ted Papit (’70) | Psychology/Social Science |
| 1994 | Dr. Terry (’71) & Mrs. Diana Dwelle (’72) | Chemistry & Music Ed. |
| 1993 | Honorable Paul Spinden (’70) | Political Science |
| 1992 | Dr. Jo Ann Butrin (’75) | Nursing |
| 1991 | Mr. Charles David Burdine (’64) | Accounting |
| 1990 | Dr. Mary (Erickson) Eyanson (’70) | Biology |
| 1989 | Cpt. Vernon Clark (’67) | Management |
| 1988 | Mr. Rodger Parker (’66) | Management |
| 1987 | Mr. Arthur Guruswamy (’73) | Biology |
| 1986 | Dr. Fred Mihm (’70) | Gen.Science/Early Child. |
| 1985 | Dr. Augustus Cerillo, Jr. (’60) | Social Science |
| 1984 | Dr. Arnold (Bud) Greve (’66) | Social Science |
| 1983 | Dr. David W. Clark (’66) | History |
| 1982 | Dr. Warren E. Combs (’69) | English |
| 1981 | Dr. Klaus Elgert (’70) | Biology |
| 1980 | Dr. Douglas C. Chatfield (’64) | Psychology |
| 1979 | Mr. Russell V. Umphenour, Jr. (’66) | Psychology |
| 1978 | Dr. George Wood (’62) | History/Rel/Philosophy |
| 1977 | Dr. Paul Williams (’65) | Science/Early Childhood |
| 1976 | Mr. Paul G. Davidson (’62) | Biology |
| 1975 | Miss Ruby Peterson (’62) | Psychology |
| 1974 | Mr. C. Paul Trimble (’66) | Social Science |
| 1973 | Mr. Woodrow Nolan, Jr. (’59) | Early Childhood |
| 1972 | Mr. Donn E. Rediger (’60) | Management |
| 1971 | Dr. Charles Burks (’62) | Psychology |
| 1970 | Mr. Kenneth Moore (’60) | General Science |
| 1969 | Dr. Del Wayne Nimmo (’60) | Biology |
| 1968 | Dr. Thomas Zimmerman, III (’59) | Psychology |
| 1967 | Mr. Larry Matejka (’63) | Psy/Early Childhood |
Alumni Association President’s Award
The purpose of the Alumni President’s Award is to recognize alumni who have made extraordinary contributions outside of the traditional careers that generally are recognized by the Board’s other awards. This award need not be conferred each year, but only as the Board identifies outstanding accomplishments which it wishes to recognize.
Eligibility for the Award
The award shall be limited to alumni of Evangel University.
The ability to attend Homecoming in the year in which the award is to be given is a prerequisite for receiving the award.
Nominees shall have made significant accomplishments not related to a traditional career, which could include major community accomplishments, major Christian service contributions, or specific contributions to Evangel University.
Nominees must submit a completed nomination form and a letter of endorsement from their pastor or other clergy member.
Nominees must show current and continued interest in Evangel University.
No member of the Alumni Board shall be eligible for the Alumni President’s Award so long as he or she remains a member of the Alumni Board.
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Major |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rev. Robert Crabtree (’59) | Bible |
| 2021 | Bill Link (’62) | Business Management |
| 2018 | Mark Jahnke (’02) | Broadcasting |
| 2012 | Ron and Monique Harris (’92) | Broadcasting |
| 2011 | Dr. Ron Hohenadel (’71) | Biology |
| 2010 | Dr. Richard Honderick (’71) | Biology |
| 2009 | Dr. Nancy (Snook) Colbaugh (’70) | Business |
| 2008 | Merwin Pickney (’68) | Business |
| 2007 | Dr. Dayton A. Kingsriter (’65) | Education |
| 2006 | Dr. Marc McCorcle (’73) | Biology |
| 2004 | James V. Lupica (’70) | Accounting |
| 2003 | H. Allan Caldwell (’67) | Social Science |
| 2002 | Stan Remer (’66) | Business |
| 2001 | Mrs. Diana (Sample) Papit (’70) | Sociology/Psychology |
| 2000 | Mrs. Ann (Teuber) McSpadden (’66) | Elementary Education |
| 1999 | Mrs. Debra (Crocker) Jansen (’74) | Psychology |
| 1998 | Mrs. Bonnie (Robinson) Brewster (’60) | Social Science |
| 1997 | Mrs. Connie (Meyers) Cline (’63) | Elementary Education |
| 1996 | Rev. Judy (Homer) Rachels (’61) | Elementary Education |
Outstanding Young Alum Award
The Alumni Board recognizes that many young alumni have enjoyed significant achievements in the few years since their graduation, although they may not yet have reached the height of their accomplishments. The purpose of this award is to recognize such young people.
Eligibility for the Award
This award shall be limited to alumni of Evangel University, Central Bible College and The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary.
Nominees shall have made significant contributions to their chosen field, church, community, state, nation, or to university or seminary.
Nominees must show current and continued interest in Evangel University.
No member of the Alumni Board of Directors shall be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award so long as he or she remains a member.
Any recipient of the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award remains eligible to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award in future years.
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Major |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | (EU) Rebecca Mann | Business |
| 2021 | (CBC) Jerrica Matrone | Music |
| 2020 | (EU) Kelsey Bardwell | Management/Marketing |
| 2020 | (CBC) Saehee Duran | Bible |
| 2019 | (EU) Dr. Milta Little | Biology |
| 2019 | (CBC) Dr. Eric Welch | Bible |
| 2018 | (EU) Heather Rooney McBride | Spanish |
| 2018 | (CBC) George Carballo | Bible |
| 2017 | (EU) Julia Armstrong | Social Science |
| 2017 | (CBC) Dan Wootton | Music |
| 2016 | Delena Small | Biblical Studies |
| 2016 | (CBC) Rev. Andy Estrella | Bible |
| 2015 | (CBC) Nick Poole | Urban Ministries |
| 2015 | Amanda Wachsmuth Heavens | Mathematics & English |
| 2014 | Dr. John Clements | Pre-Med |
| 2014 | Rev. Bobby Hawk (CBC) | Bible & Theology |
| 2012 | Ryan Deboef (’01) | Government |
| 2011 | Dr. Greg Mundis Jr. (’99) | Biology |
| 2010 | Mark (’01) and Michelle (Myers) Jahnke (’03) | Broadcast Journalism |
| 2009 | Rev. Herbert Cooper (’97) | Biblical Studies |
| 2008 | Brenton DeBoef (’98) | Chemistry |
| 2007 | Dr. Eric Patterson (’94) | Music Education and Biblical Studies |
| 2006 | Ali Traub (’96) | Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Spanish |
| 2004 | Sara Groves (’94) | History, English |
| 2003 | Rob Sapp (’92) | Music Education |
| 2002 | Steve Poppen (’91) | Accounting |
| 2001 | Steve McLaurin (’89) | Computer Science |
| 2000 | Dr. Michael Kolstad (’88) | Music Education |
| 1999 | Mr. Marty Magehee (’85) | Music Education |
| 1998 | Dr. Kert Parsley (’89) | Gov’t, Public Admin |
| 1997 | Mr. John Porter (’84) | HPER |
| 1996 | Mr. G. Stanton Masters (’84) | Social Science |
| 1995 | Rev. Dick Van Huss (’81) | Management |
| 1994 | Mrs. Bobbi (Abram) Herring (’81) | Secretary Admin AA |
| 1993 | Dr. Nancy (Krizek) Karlin (’84) | Psychology |
| 1992 | Dr. Darin Brannan (’82) | Biology |
| 1991 | Dr. Clint Gabbard (’81) | Bible/Music |
| 1990 | Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger (’79) | Music |
| 1989 | Mr. Robert Ferguson (’82) | Communications |
| 1988 | Mr. Ronald Holt (’75) | Drama/Early Childhood |
| 1987 | Mr. Norm Mintle (’74) | Communications |
Distinguished Service Award
The purpose of the Distinguished Service Award is to recognize faculty, staff and friends of Evangel University for outstanding contributions to Evangel University. This award is given at the discretion of the Alumni Board. The Alumni Board may give one, several, or no Distinguished Service Award(s) in any year.
Eligibility for the Award
Recipient(s) must have made a significant contribution to Evangel University.
The Distinguished Service award may be given posthumously.
Unless the award is given posthumously, the recipient(s) should show a current and continued interest in Evangel University.
Unless the Award is given posthumously, the ability to attend Homecoming in the year in which the award is to be presented is a prerequisite to receive the award.
| Date Awarded | Recipient | Relation to Evangel |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dr. Carol Taylor | President, 2013-2020 |
| 2012 | Jim Williams (’63) | Vice President, Faculty member |
| 2012 | Gary and Faye Liddle | Retired faculty and Athletics staff |
| 2011 | Dr. Duane Huechteman | Faculty, 1976-present |
| 2011 | Dr. Becky Huechteman | Faculty, 1981-present |
| 2011 | Bill Ayres | Staff, 1981-present |
| 2010 | Mr. David Fillmore | Staff, 1977-2008 |
| 2010 | Dr. Eliezer Oyola | Faculty, 1976-present |
| 2009 | Mrs. Betty Schoolfield | Staff, 1978-present |
| 2009 | Mr. David Stair | Faculty, 1976-present |
| 2008 | Mrs. Marilyn Campbell | Staff, 1976-present |
| 2008 | Reverend Woodvall Moore | Faculty, 1976-present |
| 2007 | Dr. Mark McLean | Faculty, 1982-2007 |
| 2007 | Mrs. Carol Stair | Staff, 1981-2010 |
| 2006 | Dr. Robert Turnbull | Faculty, 1973-present |
| 2006 | Mrs. Cathryn Vincel | Staff, 1973-present |
| 2006 | Mrs. Anne Spence | First Lady, 1974-present |
| 2004 | Dr. Pansy Collins | Faculty, 1974-2004 |
| 2004 | Mr. Bill Ballinger | Staff, 1967-2005 |
| 2004 | Mr. Orville W. Mills Jr. | EU Board, 1986-2004 |
| 2003 | Mrs. Bobbie Duke | Staff, 1984-present |
| 2003 | Mrs. Beth McLellan (’66) | Music Education 1959-2010 |
| 2002 | Mr. David Richardson | Faculty, 1984-2002 |
| 2002 | Mr. Gary Nivens (’75) | 1973-2005 |
| 2001 | Dr. Eleanor Syler | Faculty, 1979-2000 |
| 2001 | Mrs. Jimmie Headley | Staff, 1976-2000 |
| 2000 | Dr. Turner Collins | Faculty, 1971-2004 |
| 2000 | Rev. Hubert Morris | Administrator, 1981-1995 |
| 1999 | Mrs. Twila Edwards | Faculty, 1974-1999 |
| 1999 | Mr. George Crawford | Administrator, 1974-present |
| 1998 | Dr. B. Arthur Erickson | Faculty, 1968-2001 |
| 1998 | Mr. Charles Askew | Staff, 1974-1999 |
| 1997 | Dr. J. Calvin Holsinger III | Faculty, 1971-1997 |
| 1997 | Mr. Tom Keltner | Staff, 1970-present |
| 1996 | Miss Sandra Sorbo | Faculty, 1964-2000 |
| 1996 | Mrs Anna Pearl Fender | Staff, 1974-1997 |
| 1995 | Mr. John Shows | Faculty, 1966-2007 |
| 1995 | Mrs. Naomi Yates | Staff, 1968-2005 |
| 1994 | Mr. John L. “Jack” Blizzard | Faculty, 1965-94 |
| 1994 | Mr. Gene Thomlinson | Staff, 1969-present |
| 1993 | Mrs. Elsie (posthumously) Elmendorf | Faculty, 1965-94 |
| 1993 | Mr. Milburn Elmendorf | Faculty, 1960-75 |
| 1993 | Dr. Calvin Johansson | Faculty, 1964-2003 |
| 1993 | Mrs. Virginia Wilson | Staff, 1968-88 |
| 1992 | Dr. Glenn Bernet | Faculty, 1963-85 Administrator, 1985-present |
| 1992 | Mrs. Juanita Colbuagh | Staff, 1970-1994 |
| 1992 | Dr. Billie Davis | Faculty, 1981-92 |
| 1991 | Mrs. Frances Berkihiser | Staff, 1957-77 |
| 1991 | Dr. James Edwards | Faculty, 1963-present |
| 1991 | Mrs. Cleta Faucett | Staff, 1965-89 |
| 1990 | Dr. June Kean | Faculty, 1955-59, 71-98 |
| 1990 | Dr. Ward Williams | Academic Dean 1960-70 Faculty, 1970-74 |
| 1990 | Mrs. Georgia Gunn | Staff, 1976-90 |
| 1989 | Dr. Alex Karmarkovic | Faculty, 1964-92 |
| 1989 | Dr. Raymond Brock | Faculty, 1966-85 |
| 1989 | Mr. Clifford and Mrs. June Creek | Staff, 1967-91 |
| 1988 | Dr. Joseph Bohanon | Faculty, 1963-1968, Sabbatical, 1968-69, Leave of absence 1969-70, Faculty, 1971-2009 |
| 1988 | Mr. Lee Wilkerson | Staff, 1971-85 |
| 1988 | Miss Grace Walther | Faculty, 1955-77 |
| 1987 | Dr. Walter Ernst | Faculty, 1957-60, 1967-87 |
| 1987 | Dr. Thurman Vanzant | Faculty, 1992-1998 Dean of Students, 1957-92 Sabbatical 1965-1968 Pastored 1974,76 |
| 1987 | Mrs. Grace Vaughn | Staff, 1967-87 |
| 1986 | Mrs. Edna Baker | Faculty, 1959-81 |
| 1986 | Dr. Virgil & Mildred Nicholson | Faculty, 1963-86 |
| 1986 | Miss Betty Chase | Staff 1958-72, 1974-2007 |
| 1985 | Dr. Zenas Bicket | Faculty, 1963-89 |
| 1985 | Mr. Chuck Wetter | Administrator, 1979-85 |
| 1984 | Dr. Joseph Nicholson | Faculty, 1960-91 |
| 1984 | Mrs. Marie Link | Staff, 1963-84 |
| 1983 | Dr. Steve E. Davidson | Faculty, 1958-1996 |
| 1983 | Mr. Claude Link | Staff, 1972-80 |
| 1982 | Dr. Nonna Dolan | Faculty, 1957-85 |
| 1982 | Dr. Robert H. Spence | President, 1974-2013 |
| 1981 | Dr. Don Pearson | Faculty, 1956-93 |
| 1981 | Mr. Harland Kingsriter | Staff, 1963-81 |
| 1980 | Dr. Richard D. Strahan | Dean, 1955 |
| 1980 | Mr. Emmett Davis | Staff, 1966-76 |
| 1977 | Mr. William Gunn | Honorary Alumnus Award 1962-63 |
| 1976 | Mrs. Mary Ann McCorcle | Outstanding Services Award ECLA President |
| 1975 | Mr. Doyle Burgess | Honorary Alumnus Status |
| 1974 | Dr. J. Robert Ashcroft | President, 1958-74 |