Distinguished Alumni Awards
The CSU Pueblo Alumni Association’s President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of our alumni.
Their outstanding service to their alma mater and professional achievements are to be applauded, reminding us we should all be proud to be “Part of the Pack.”
The nomination process for this year's awards is now closed.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 719.549.2858 or alumni@csupueblo.edu, if you have any questions.
We appreciate your continued support of the CSU Pueblo Alumni Association.
Awards List
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Awards Received in the 2000's
2019
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Mark DeRose, A84
2018
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Roni Capin Rivera-Ashford, A74
2017
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Jennifer Mullen, A83
2016
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Andrea Aragon, A93
2015
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Doris Kester, A69
2014
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Mike Roumph, A90
2013
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Chris Turner A03
2012
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- John Wristen, A84
- President’s Medallion for Distinguished Alumni Achievement- Dr. Dorothy DeNiro, A67
2006
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Dr. Robert Geahlen, A75
- Outstanding Alumnus Award – William Gonzales, M.D., A82
- Outstanding Alumna Award – Betty Martinez, A85, A89
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Kathleen Ann “Kitty” Kennedy, A75
- Cuerno Verde Award - Candice Crain, A04
2005
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Dr. Robert Novak, A69
- Outstanding Alumnus Award – Michael Konshak, A81
- Outstanding Alumna Award – Priscilla Lucero, A99
- Outstanding Service to the University – Kiyoshi Ukon, A99
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Patricia Erjavec, A79
2004
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Mr. Kenneth D. Swann, A75
- Outstanding Alumnus Award – Henry McIntosh, A66
- Outstanding Alumna Award – Dr. Karen L. Fowler, A76
- Outstanding Service to the Community 0 Madelyn Bruning, A67
2003
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Calvin M. Hopper, A70
- Outstanding Alumnus – Dr. James M. Hall, A74
- Outstanding Service to the University – Paul M. Smith, M.D., A86
- Outstanding Alumna – Dana M. Perino, A94
2002
- Alumni Achievement Award – Dr. Ronald Robinson, A68
- Outstanding Alumnus Award – Dennis Flores, A73
- Outstanding Alumna Award – Rita Barreras, A74
- Outstanding Service to the Community Award – Mahlon T. White
2001
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Dr. John Giardino, A75
- Outstanding Alumnus – Richard Wadhams, A82
- Outstanding Alumna – Karen Woods, A75
- Outstanding Service to the University – Tom Healy
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Abel J. Tapia
2000
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – John Castanza
- Outstanding Alumnus – The Honorable Dennis Maes, A67
- Outstanding Alumna – Dr. Fran Campbell, A73
- Outstanding Service to the University – Dr. Sallie Watkins and Dr. Edward DeRose, A54
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Frances Weaver and Dr. Henry Roman, A69
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Awards Received in the 1990's
1999
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Frank Sandoval, A70
- Outstanding Alumnus – Larry Trujillo, A74
- Outstanding Alumna – Patricia Clark, A93
- Outstanding Service to the University – Carole Walls, A69
- Outstanding Service to the Community – State Representative Joyce Lawrence
1998
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Kevin Hartfield, A81
- Outstanding Alumnus – Nick Pannunzio, A85
- Outstanding Alumna – Ladonna (Bond) Hutton, A69
- Outstanding Service to the University – Ken West
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Gil Romero
- Outstanding Student Leadership – Nicole Latino, A98
- Outstanding Academic Achievement – MeLissa Allen, A98
1997
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Michael Geesaman, A78
- Outstanding Alumnus – Len Gregory, A73
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Frank and Marie Barkman
1996
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Victor M. Spitzer, A70
- Outstanding Service to the University – LeVert W. Hoag
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Walter L. Bassett
- Special Memorial Award – James R. Beaman, A69
1995
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award – Dwight Neuenschwander, A76
- Outstanding Service to the Community – C. Gerald Robbe
1994
- Outstanding Alumnus – Richard L. Golenda, A59
- Outstanding Alumna – Mindy Potestio
- Outstanding Service to the University – Patricia Kelly
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Dr. Jarvis Ryals
- Special Service – John, A58 and Dorothy, A59, Mendoza
- Outstanding Student – Cindy McCombe, A94
1993
- Outstanding Service – Robert H. Rawlings
- Outstanding Student – Patricia Clark, A93
1992
- Outstanding Service to the Community – Larry E. Trujillo, Jr., A74
1991
- Outstanding Service to the University - Paul Jones
- Outstanding Service to the Community - Gus Sandstrom
1990
- Outstanding Service to the University - Terrie Shirley
- Outstanding Service to the Community - Scott Houser
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Awards Received in the 1980's
1989
- Outstanding Service to the University - The Pueblo Chieftain
- Outstanding Service to the Community - Paulette Moore
1988
- Outstanding Service to the University - Ethelyn Potestio
- Outstanding Service to the Community - Bob Hawkins
1987
- Outstanding Service to the University - Kay and Madge Becher
- Outstanding Service to the Community - David L. Cardinal
1986
- Outstanding Alumnus - Joan Potestio
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Awards Received in the 1970's
1979
- Outstanding Alumnus - Fred Dixon
1978
- Outstanding Alumnus - Frank J. Yaklich Jr.
1977
- Outstanding Alumnus - Clifford T. Seymour
1974
- Outstanding Alumnus - Jim Beaman
1973
- Outstanding Alumnus - Ethelyn Jones Potestio
1972
- Outstanding Alumnus - Katherine Keating
1971
- Outstanding Alumnus - John B. Naughton
