Homecoming Awards
Overview
Homecoming is the biggest event of the year for us and there's no better time to bring home our most accomplished and devoted alumni. The University's highest awards are granted at this time, each emphasizing a different aspect of the value of our alumni.
- The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes exemplary professional and personal contributions resulting in national or international recognition.
- The ISU Achievement Award recognizes personal actions, generosity and self-sacrifice on behalf of the University by a faculty or staff member.
- The ISU Distinguished Service Award recognizes ISU staff who have shown exceptional loyalty to the University though an extended period of employment.
- The William J. Bartz Award recognizes continued support and development of ISU through personal actions, participation in University affairs and financial support.
- The President's Medallion was established in 2001 to honor friends and alumni whose outstanding accomplishments and exemplary service and support bring distinction to the University and advance higher education.
- Homecoming Parade Marshals are faculty, staff and alumni who have made a significant impact in the ISU community, often enjoying great popularity among colleagues and students.
Our 2011 Homecoming Award Recipients
- Former mayor of Palo Alto, Calif. and commercial construction and real estate developer, Jack R. Wheatley was honored with the Distinguished Alumnus award, the most prestigious of awards presented by Idaho State University.
- W. James Johnston, realtor and City Councilman and Dr. Karen Y. Johnston, former school administrator was honored with the William J. Bartz Award.
- Dr. Scott E. Anderson, professor of music and director of choral activities at ISU, was honored with the ISU Achievement Award.
- Ann L. Howell, director of enrollment services at ISU-Idaho Falls, was honored with the ISU Distinguished Service award.
- Roger Williams, internationally acclaimed performing artist, Valorie Jean Watkins, executive director Power County Development Authority and former ISU Alumni Director, and David Hill, owner of the Box Maker, Inc. in Bellevue, Wash., were honored with the President’s Medallion awards.
- Bob and Jude Flandro were recognized with the ISU Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal award, which is presented by the ASISU student body.
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