April, 24, 2019
MILWAUKEE 鈥 蜜桃影像 will recognize a collection of its most distinguished alumni and friends later this month during its annual Alumni National Awards Weekend.
Alumni National Awards, which will take place April 25-27, will honor Marquette alumni, as well as friends of the university, for their personal and professional accomplishments, as well as their continued support for Marquette.
Award recipients include individuals from each of the university鈥檚 colleges and professional schools. Winners embody Marquette鈥檚 spirit and mission in searching for truth, discovering and sharing knowledge, fostering excellence, promoting faith, and developing leadership through serving others.
Short profiles of the honorees, including Alumnus of the Year James C. Sartori, are available on Marquette鈥檚 Alumni National Awards webpage.
All-University Award Recipients
Alumnus of the Year Award: James C. Sartori, Bus Ad 鈥77
Jim Sartori was just 30 when took the reins of his family鈥檚 Wisconsin-based cheese business in 1986. Under his savvy leadership, Satori Company鈥檚 products have become premium international retail brands that regularly win awards, while the company itself has remained true to its family and artisan values. Read the full bio here.
Professional Achievement Award: Barry C. Cosgrove, Jour 鈥79
鈥淭he guts to try, the heart to care and the resolve to Be The Difference.鈥 It鈥檚 a message of inspiration in the Marquette community, a statement to essentially define the Marquette student. And it captures, perfectly, Barry Cosgrove鈥檚 approach to a life and career defined by self-made success. Read the full bio here.
Service to the Community Award: The Ignace Family 鈥 Dr. Gerald L. Ignace, Med 鈥65; Georgianna Webster Ignace, Sp 鈥88; Dr. Lyle A. Ignace, Arts 鈥92; and Thekla Ignace Wald, Arts 鈥97
As Native Americans descended from the Coeur D鈥橝lene and Menominee tribes, Gerald and Georgianna Ignace have long been involved in efforts to improve Native healthcare. Along the way, they instilled in their children, including Lyle and Thekla, the importance of service to the Native community. Read their full bios here.
Service to Marquette Award: Joel J. Andryc, Sp 鈥79, and Nancy Schmid Andryc, Bus Ad 鈥79
Breaking into the entertainment industry is notoriously tough, but showbiz-bound Marquette students and alumni can count on two valuable connections in Hollywood: Nancy and Joel Andryc. Their passion for helping the Marquette community has inspired an influential network of engaged West Coast alumni. Read their full bios here.
Spirit of Marquette Award: Dr. Yi Sherry Zhang, Grad 鈥07
A molecular biologist by training, Dr. Sherry Zhang also has entrepreneurship in her DNA. Her latest startup company, GenoPalate, combined genetic and nutrition analysis to offer insights for eating smart and healthy. It also combined Zhang鈥檚 expertise in human population genomics with her strong desire to help others. Read the full bio here.
Friend of the University Award: American Orthodontics Corporation
Through innovative product development and a strong culture of serving others, American Orthodontics is dedicated to creating beautiful smiles. Its generous support Marquette initiatives, President Michael R. Lovell said, is, 鈥渃reating a legacy of caring and kindness that goes far beyond our university and students.鈥 Read the full bio here.
College and Group Award Recipients
Each college and other university groups will honor outstanding alumni at events throughout the weekend. The names of the alumni who will be honored are below. Visit the 蜜桃影像 Alumni National Awards webpage for additional informational on each award winner.
Helen Way Klingler College of Arts and Sciences
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award - Maureen H. Hoyler, Arts 鈥70, Law 鈥79
Professional Achievement Award 鈥 Richard V. Poirier, Arts 鈥83, Law 鈥86
A Person for Others Award 鈥 Maria E. Flores, Arts 鈥84
Young Alumnus of the Year Award 鈥 John W. Meuler, Arts 鈥04
Association of 蜜桃影像 of Women
Mary Neville Bielefeld Award 鈥 Mary Ellen King Muth, Arts 鈥61
College of Business Administration
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award 鈥 Richard J. Leinenkugel, Bus Ad 鈥80
Professional Achievement Award 鈥 Phillip M. Spencer, Bus Ad 鈥84
Service Award 鈥 Pamela Moehring Peters, Bus Ad 鈥70, and John E. Peters, Bus Ad 鈥69
Young Alumna of the Year Award 鈥 Lisa Hensch Maier, Bus Ad 鈥06
William and Mary Diederich College of Communication
Communicator of the Year Award 鈥 Nancy R. Armour, Comm 鈥91
Byline Award 鈥 Patrick M. Olsen, Jour 鈥87
Professional Achievement Award 鈥 Mary-Ann Bendel, Sp 鈥57
Young Alumna of the Year Award 鈥 Sheena G. Quinn, Comm 鈥04
James T. Tiedge Memorial Award 鈥 Sandra M. Patyk, Comm 鈥91
School of Dentistry
Distinguished Alumnus in Dentistry Award 鈥 Dean J. Coppoloa, D.D.S., Dent 鈥87
Outstanding Dental Service Award 鈥 Thomas E. Gelhaus, D.D.S., Dent 鈥84
Young Alumna of the Year Award 鈥 Laura J. Rammer, D.D.S., Dent 鈥07
College of Education
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award 鈥 Susan M. Korek, Arts 鈥80
Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology Achievement Award 鈥 Courtney Wesnoske Courtney, Grad 鈥13
Educational Policy and Leadership Achievement Award 鈥 Hosanna Farr Mahaley, Arts 鈥91
Young Alumna of the Year Award 鈥 Colleen K. Ryan, Ed 鈥10
Opus College of Engineering
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award - Ramzi Y. Hermiz, Eng 鈥87
Professional Achievement Award - John R. Hartnett, Eng 鈥82
Entrepreneurial Award - Craig A. Zoberis, Eng 鈥90
Service Award - Robert F. Sobczak, Eng 鈥71, Grad 鈥74
Young Alumna of the Year Award - Jennifer Moen Schneider, Eng 鈥03, Grad 鈥06
College of Health Sciences
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award - Dr. Theresa Monaco Spitznagle, PT 鈥86
Professional Achievement Award - Carleen Stransky Freesmeier, H Sci 鈥03, PA 鈥05
Service Award - Kristin Keglovitz Baker, H Sci 鈥02, PA 鈥03
Young Alumnus of the Year Award - Dr. William M. Beer, H Sci 鈥03
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award - Dwyane T. Wade, Jr.
Lifetime Achievement Award - Charles N. Besser, Arts 鈥72, Law 鈥75
M Club Hy Popuch Memorial Service Award - William L. Cords
Young Alumna of the Year Award - Jasmine McCullough Robinson, Eng 鈥07
Robert L. and William P. McCahill Award - Jessica L. Parker, H Sci 鈥18
Law School
Alumna of the Year Award - Justice Annette Kingsland Ziegler, Law 鈥89
Lifetime Achievement Award - Aaron D. Twerski, Law 鈥65
Howard B. Eisenberg Service Award - Lisette R. Khalil, Law 鈥07
Charles W. Mentkowski Sports Law Alumnus of the Year Award - Aaron Hernandez, Law 鈥13
College of Nursing
Distinguished Alumna of the Year Award - Nancy Lien Korom, Grad 鈥93
Professional Achievement Award - Susan Eshelman Ela, Nurs 鈥77, Grad 鈥88
Service Award - Katherine A. Brown-Saltzman, Nurs 鈥75
Young Alumna of the Year Award - Kristin P. Stoniecki, Nurs 鈥07
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Pedro Arrupe Award - Chiana A. Rom谩n, Nursing student
Shelby is a senior communication specialist in the Office of Marketing and Communication. Contact Shelby at (414) 288-6712 or shelby.williamson@marquette.edu
