Alumni awards

Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus/a Award

The Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus/a Award is the highest honor granted to WSU alumni. These individuals have made significant contributions to society and, through their accomplishments, brought attention to the quality of a Washington State University education. Learn more.

Recipient	Awarded
Dr. Edmund O. Schweitzer, III – Electrical Engineering	2014
David Miller and Robert Hull – Architecture	2007
Paul Allen – Engineering and Architecture	1999
John Fabian – Mechanical Engineering	1983
William A. Bugge – Civil Engineering	1980
Henry T. Heald – Civil Engineering	1962

Alumni Achievement Award

The Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honor given to Cougars by the WSU Alumni Association. Since the award was initiated in 1970, nearly 70 individuals in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture have been recognized with the award. Those who receive the award have rendered significant service to Washington State University and/or outstanding contributions to their community and/or nation. Award winners may also be considered for providing extraordinary service while in the employ of WSU. Learn more.

Recipient	Awarded
Ensor, David S. – 1963, Chemical Engineering	2016
Frasier, Cline W. – 1959, Mechanical Engineering	2016
Russell, Armistead (Ted) G. – 1979, Mechanical Engineering	2015
Schultz, Gaymond – 1963, Electrical Engineering	2014
Colf, Dick – 1966, Civil Engineering	2013
Bombelyn, Iris Fujiura – 1983, Engineering	2012
Fletcher, Paul J. – 1972, Civil Engineering	2012
Altom, Rhoda – 1980, Construction Management	2010
Graedel, Thomas – 1960, Chemical Engineering	2010
Jacobson, Philip – 1952, Architecture	2009
Zeeben, Joe – 1958 and 1960, Mechanical Engineering	2009
Hull, Robert E. – 1968, Architecture	2006
Miller, David E. – 1968, Architecture	2006
Rogers, Floyd and Judy – 1973 and 1974, Computer Science	2005
Clark, James H. – 1975 and 1976, Civil Engineering	2004
Luck, Leon D. – 1943, Civil Engineering	2004
Cearlock, Dennis – 1964 and 1965, Civil Engineering	2003
Pehl, Richard – 1958 and 1959, Chemical Engineering/Engineering	2003
Pellerin, Roy – 1959, Mechanical Engineering	2003
Schweitzer, Edmund – 1977, Engineering Science	2001
Dalrymple, Waite – 1966, Civil Engineering	2000
Grant, George – 1937, Mechanical Engineering	2000
Allred, Douglas – 1973, Computer Science	1999
Antypas, George – 1963, Electrical Engineering	1999
Hower, Glen – 1956, Electrical Engineering	1999
Maloney, Thomas – 1953, Industrial Technologies	1999
Campbell, Ralph – 1951, Mining Engineering	1998
Esvelt, Larry – 1961, Civil Engineering	1998
Voiland, Eugene – 1969, Chemical Engineering	1998
Bhalla, Varinder – 1971, Mechanical Engineering	1994
Heng, Terry – 1961, Electrical Engineering	1994
Kohler, Karl – 1926, Mining Engineering	1993
Schurman, Glenn – 1944, Mechanical Engineering	1993
Storr, Richard – 1983, Mechanical Engineering	1992
Gunsul, Brooks – 1952, Architectural Engineering	1991
Hunter, Milton – 1967, Architectural Engineering	1991
Scott, Norman – 1958, Agricultural Engineering	1991
Sheridan, John – 1957, Electrical Engineering	1991
Frank, Harold – 1948, Electrical Engineering	1990
Carr, William – 1969, Architecture	1989
Degerstrom, Neal – 1946, Civil Engineering	1989
Grossman, Robert – 1959, Architectural Engineering	1989
Kopczynski, Chris – 1970, Building Theory & Practice	1989
Reaugh, O.H. – 1933, Chemical Engineering	1989
Sheridan, Linda (Williams) – 1969, Physical Engineering	1989
Grant, C. Gus – 1941, Electrical Engineering	1988
Calkins, Myron – 1942, Civil Engineering	1987
Dewey, Donald – 1958, Electrical Engineering	1987
Wilkes, Donald – 1954, Mechanical Engineering	1987
Drennan, G. Eldon – 1943, Electrical Engineering	1986
Pruitt, William – 1949, Agricultural Engineering	1986
Miller, Robert – 1957, Electrical Engineering	1985
Fabian, John – 1962, Mechanical Engineering (R)	1983
Williams, Esther (Hawley) – 1937, Engineering	1982
Bender, Donald – 1941, Civil Engineering	1981
Dillon, John G. – 1941, Civil Engineering	1981
Johnson, Gerald – 1960, Architectural Engineering	1981
Andrews, George – 1941, Civil Engineering	1980
Arnold, Cecil – 1925, Civil Engineering	1980
Eschbach, Eugene – 1944, Electrical Engineering	1980
Kinney, John – 1936, Electrical Engineering	1980
Biggar, William – 1941, Mechanical Engineering	1979
Hanneman, Rodney – 1959, Materials Science Engineering	1978
Klemgard, E. Neal – 1922, Chemical Engineering	1977
Cheatham, Robert – 1937, Civil Engineering	1976
Bugge, William – 1927, Civil Engineering	1973
Herndon, Walter – 1928, Mechanical Engineering	1971
Hix, Clarence – 1909, Civil Engineering	1971
Steelman, Julien – 1930, Civil Engineering	1971