William J. Bartz Award
Overview
The William J. Bartz Award recognizes continued support and development of ISU through personal actions, participation in University affairs and financial support.
About the Award
Each nominee is discussed and considered by members of Idaho State University's Standing Awards Committee, which is appointed by the University President. The committee's composition is as follows:
- Alumni Association Board of Directors member – serves for four-year term
- Development Officer – serves for four-year term
- ISU Family (faculty, staff, emeriti or retired) – serves for four-year term
- Vice President of University Advancement – ex-officio (voting member)
- Office of the President – ex-officio (voting member)
- Director of ISU Foundation– ex-officio (voting member)
- Director of Alumni Relations – ex-officio (voting member)
Qualifications
Materials reviewed by selection committees includes:
- A completed nomination form
- Letters of support (One may be from the person making the nomination)
- A current resume for the candidate
- Newspaper articles or publications
- Other pieces that speak to the candidate’s qualifications
Criteria includes:
- Professional achievement or significant accomplishment in a given field.
- Industry awards and special recognitions received.
- Civic and community involvement, advancing causes of higher education or ISU.
- Demonstrated loyalty to the University, its Colleges, programs or other elements.
- Notable contributions to the University’s advancement.
- Individuals who have been a part of historic moments in University history.
- Other criteria as appropriately devised by the committee and based on award descriptions.
Nomination Form
You can download a nomination form in Word document format here. Entries may be e-mailed to alumni@isu.edu or sent by regular post mail no later than Feb. 15 to: ISU Alumni Association, 554 S. 7th Ave., Campus Box 8033, Pocatello, ID, 83209-8033.
Past Recipients
| Name | Year Honored | Notable Accomplishments | |
| Lin L. Turner | 1976 | ||
| Mel Morgan | 1977 | ||
| Milton "Dubby" Holt | 1978 | ||
| Earl Pond | 1979 | ||
| Jack Bishop | 1980 | ||
| * | F. G. "Brick" Thompson | 1981 | |
| Huldah Bell | 1982 | ||
| Dr. Art Tranmer | 1983 | ||
| Gerald W. Olson | 1984 | ||
| Sy Block | 1985 | ||
| * | Sam Bennion | 1986 | |
| By and Patty Lemmon | 1987 | ||
| Paul R. Smith | 1988 | ||
| I.J. "Babe" Caccia | 1989 | ||
| Chick and Diane Bilyeu | 1990 | ||
| Chilton Phoenix | 1991 | ||
| Joy Morrison | 1992 | ||
| Su Fox and the Late Jim Fox | 1993 | ||
| Ruby and Al Taylor | 1994 | ||
| Perry Swisher | 1995 | ||
| David Kirkpatrick | 1996 | ||
| Thelma E. Stephens and the Late L.E. Stephens | 1997 | ||
| Don Papenberg | 1998 | ||
| Richard W. Garvin | 1999 | ||
| Barbara J. Marshall | 2000 | ||
| Park & Sharon Price | 2001 | ||
| Dr. William L. & Doris Brydon | 2002 | ||
| Dr. Kraig C. & Karen A. McGee | 2003 | Well-known local physician; former Pocatello City Council member and Idaho State Board of Education member | |
| Mark & Eva Nye | 2004 | Local attorney and past president of ISU Foundation; member of Pocatello City Council | |
| Beverly Bistline | 2005 | Former state legislator; major philanthropist | |
| Joyce Seppi | 2006 | ||
| Sara Ifft | 2007 |
*Indicates Deceased