College Awards History
Alumni play a significant role in the success of students in the College of Health Professions. We value your involvement in helping educate and mentor future health care professionals.
We continue to recognize a number of alumni for their contributions and service.
Masters Week Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Class Year | Title, Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dr. William Grosz | 1951 | ExecutiveDirector North Dakota State Boardof Pharmacy |
| 1996 | David Bernauer | 1967 | Senior Vice Presidentand Chief Information Officer Walgreen Company |
| 1997 | Rear Admiral Fred Paavola | 1970 | ChiefProfessionalOfficerofthePharmacyCategory UnitedStatePublicHealthService |
| 1998 | Sherwood Bassin | 1963 | ManagingPartnerofErieOtters OntarioHockeyLeague |
| 1999 | Robert Breyer | 1966 | PresidentandChiefOperatingOfficer Alkermes,Inc. |
| 2000 | Mary Berg | 1974 | FullProfessor UniversityofIowaCollege |
| 2001 | John Friend | 1968 | VicePresident, RegulatoryAffairsandQualitySystems, WorldwideAdvancedSterilizationProducts AJohnson&JohnsonCompany |
| 2002 | Mary Beata Zweber | 1975 | 3MPharmaceuticalsDivisionand DrugDeliverySystemDirector, WorldwideBusinessDevelopment-SBC |
| 2003 | Bradley M. Trom | 1972 | VicePresidentofPharmacyOperations Albertsons/OscoDrug/Sav-OnDrugs |
| 2004 | Ryn Pitts | 1971 BS 1983 MS | Founderofryn*genuity Fargo,ND |
| 2005 | Terry Irgens | 1969 BS 1975 MS | President,Program Manager DynPort Vaccine Co, LLC Fredrick, MD |
Distinguished Alumni Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Class Year | Title, Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mike and Barb Jones | 1969 (Mike) 1970 (Barb) | President,Gallipot(Mike) ChiefOperatingOfficer,Gallipot(Barb) |
| 2008 | Gary Boehler | 1970 | ExecutiveVPofPharmacyOperationsand HealthCareServices ThriftyWhiteDrugStores |
| 2009 | None Selected (Fargo Flood) | ||
| 2010 | James Normark | 1972 | SeniorConsultant CooperThomas,LLC Washington,DC |
| 2011 | Jo Burdick | VicePresidentofPatientServices/ ChiefNurseExecutive SanfordHealth | |
| 2011 | Tony Welder | 1961 | OwnerDakotaPharmacy |
| 2012 | Lori Wightman | President,UnityHospital Fridley,MN | |
| 2013 | Howard Anderson | 1968 | ExecutiveDirector NorthDakotaBoardofPharmacy |
| 2014 | Paul Richard | 1974 | President SanfordFargoMedicalCenter |
| 2015 | None Selected | ||
| 2016 | Robert Biberdorf | 1976 & 1978 | SeniorExecutiveDirector,Pharmacy SanfordHealth |
| 2018 | Stacy Sime | 1988 | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| 2019 | David Amundson | 1971 | Amundson Partners Strategies in Healthcare |
Alumni Award Recipients
| Year | Name of Award | Recipient Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Alumni Achievement | Bill Grosz |
| 1983 | Alumni Achievement | Jerry Lester |
| 1991 | Alumni Achievement | John Wold |
| 1998 | Alumni Achievement | Mike Hanson |
| 1999 | Alumni Achievement | Dave Bernauer |
| 2001 | Alumni Achievement | Fred Paavola |
| 2004 | Horizon Award | Don Brophy |
| 2007 | Alumni Achievement | Larry Ellingson |
| 2009 | Heritage Award for Alumni Service | Bill Grosz |
| 2009 | Alumni Achievement | Darryle Schoepp |
| 2009 | Henry L. Bolley Academic Achievement | Brad Undem |
| 2011 | Heritage Award for Alumni Service | Mike Warner |
| 2012 | Horizon Award | Tina Schlect |
| 2014 | Heritage Award for Alumni Service | Gary Boehler |
| 2016 | Heritage Award for Alumni Service | Fred and Linda Paavola |
| 2016 | Horizon Award | Mark Hardy |
| 2017 | Service Award | Jeanie and Jeffry Volk |
| 2019 | Alumni Achievement | Terry Dahl |