Alumni Awards
The Cal Lutheran Alumni Board of Directors Awards Program recognizes the outstanding achievements of California Lutheran University alumni. Nominations for awards in the five categories listed below are welcomed from all members and friends of the Cal Lutheran community.
We look forward to receiving your nominations and recognizing the outstanding achievements of your fellow alumni.
Lisa Lindberg-Van Nortwick
Career Achievement
Lisa Lindberg-Van Nortwick ’83 was honored with the Career Achievement Award for her accomplishments in ceramics and business. Lisa graduated from CLU and the Institute of American Universities Aix-en-Provence, France, with a bachelor’s degree in design. In 1985, she founded Lesal Ceramics which distributes decorative hand-painted ceramic pieces across the United States and Canada. Her major clients include such well-known corporations as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s. In 1993, Nordstrom recognized Lesal Ceramics as its top gallery vendor.
Lisa’s talents in creative ceramic art have been recognized by national publications including Metropolitan Home, Society Magazine, Bon-Appétit, San Francisco Chronicle and the Los Angeles Times. She has received the California Artisan of the Year Award and is a four-time winner of the Hermosa Beach Fiesta Des les Artes.
Committed to supporting charitable organizations, she has donated her artwork to help many non-profic organizations.
“My education and experiences at California Lutheran University have guided my in all aspects of my creative, business and personal lives. In my book, California Lutheran deserves the awards.”