Professional Achievement Awards

Given annually during Commencement, the Professional Achievement Awards recognize Bengal alumni for their valuable and distinguished contributions to Idaho State University, their professions and to their communities.

Most Recent Recipients (2019)

Fine Arts & Humanities: Stephanie Pemper
Social & Behavioral Sciences: Doug Butler
Natural and Physical Sciences: Brent J. Stacey
College of Health Professions: Heidi Halverson
College of Rehabilitation & Communication Sciences: Dan Mills
College of Nursing: Joan Agee
College of Pharmacy: Dan & Barbara Fuchs
College of Business: Larry Bird
College of Education: Kelly Rae
College of Technology: Rick K. Eskelson
Graduate School Doctoral Recipient: Bruce C. Kusch

Past Recipients

Professional Achievement Award Description

Nominations for Professional Achievement Awards are directed to and accepted by the individual college Deans and unit heads throughout the year. The deadline for submitting nominations for Spring Commencement is January 23rd, 2019. Upon completion of the selection process in late February, award recipients were notified.

Nominate a deserving Bengal alumnus today. Entries may be emailed to the respective college/unit Dean or sent by regular postal mail.

Qualifications for nomination:

Must be an alumnus of Idaho State University.
Must show significant success and/or accomplishment in nominating field.
Must have been out of school for at least 10 years.

Criteria and materials reviewed by selection committees include:

A completed nomination form.
Three letters of support - one may be from the nominator.
A current resume or vitae for the candidate and other supporting materials such as newspaper articles, publications, or other resources that speak to the candidate's achievements.

Alumni are honored with Professional Achievement Awards from the following colleges and divisions:

College of Arts & Letters - 2 honorees