Honoring our best & brightest
We recognize outstanding Tippie alumni for their professional accomplishments and commitment to the college through two awards: Alum of the Year and Young Alum of the Year.
Join us on Friday, September 13 at 5:30 pm for our award ceremony in the Senate Chambers of the Old Capitol.
2024 Recipients
Brandon Miller (BBA03)
Tippie Alum of the Year
Rita Guzmán (BBA18)
Tippie Young Alum of the Year
Past recipients
| Year | Alum of the Year | Young alum of the year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Nicole Johnston, BBA 1994 | Cheryl Davenport, BBA 2005 |
| 2022 | Janice Ellig, BBA 1968 | Rachel Langholz, BBA 2017 |
| 2021 | Sue Taylor, MBA 2001 | Roberto Paniagua, BBA 2011 |
| 2020 | Christopher Klein, BBA 1985 | Wenran Xie, BBA 2013 |
| 2019 | Mark Buthman, BBA 1982 | Jon Raftis, BBA 2010/MBA 2015 Kevin Velovitch, BBA 2012 |
| 2018 | Trevor Schauenberg, BBA 1991 | Shalini Campbell, BBA 2004 |
| 2017 | Chris Hoffman, BBA 1985 | Claudia Marban, BBA 1999 |
| 2016 | Stephen Belyn, BBA 1991 | Todd Nelson, MBA 2007 |
| 2015 | Margaret (Peg) Stessman, EMBA 2012 | Chuck Mersch, BBA 2007/MBA 2008 |
| 2014 | Dana Ramundt, BBA 1974 | Tom Niblock, BBA 2007 |