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Honorary Alumni

This recognition is awarded to those who have rendered a special and outstanding service to Cal Lutheran, or who by their personal achievement have brought honor and distinction to the University. They demonstrate achievement in service to Cal Lutheran and have received recognition from outside individuals or organizations.

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Vanessa Frank
Awarded in 2024
Paul Witman
Awarded in 2023
Jim Overton
Awarded in 2022

Outstanding Alumni

This recognition is awarded to alumni who by their personal achievements have brought honor and distinction to the University through a distinguished record of career achievement and/or humanitarian endeavors dedicated to human welfare and social reform.

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Sue Dwyer-Voss ’86
Awarded in 2024
Charlotte Sweeney ’91
Awarded in 2023

Outstanding Young Alumni

This recognition honors alumni of the last ten years who have brought honor and distinction to the University through career achievement and/or a commitment to human welfare and social reform.

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Sharena Rice ’15, Ph.D.
Awarded in 2023
Justin Meek ’18
Awarded in 2022

Career Achievement

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Don Krebs
Awarded in 2006
Paul Neuhaus
Awarded in 2005

Humanitarian Concerns

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Patrick Byrne, M.D.
Awarded in 2006
Eugene Dente
Awarded in 2004
Holly Solberg
Awarded in 2004

Outstanding Music Alumnus

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Marshall Bowen
Awarded in 2011
Howard Sonstegard
Awarded in 2010

Service to Alma Mater

The Service to Alma Mater Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated excellence in their field of service and have made outstanding contributions to the life and welfare of Cal Lutheran.

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Karen (Bornemann) Spies
Awarded in 2015
Ruth Ann Johnson
Awarded in 2007
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