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Aviation Institute Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Aviation Institute Distinguished Alumnus Award is awarded at the annual UNOAI Honors Convocation. The faculty of the Aviation Institute nominate and select an alumnus who has remained involved with the Institute through speaking in classes, hosting tours, participating in our internship program, making financial contributions to our program, or who has represented our program within the industry with a level of service and professionalism.
1998: Phil Jensen; BGS (1993)
1999: Shaun Giese; MS (1998)
2000: Daniel Vacha; BGS (1993)
2001: David Price; BGS (1997)
2002: Shawn Farwell; BGS (1993)
2003: Mike Lempke; BSPA (1999)
2004: Mike Turner; BGS (1995), MPA (1997)
2005: Thomas Crawford; BGS (1995)
2006: Ryan Goertzen; BGS (2000), MPA (2004)
2007: Jason Vanis; BGS (1998)
2008: Matt Hermann; BSPA (2003)
2009: Jay Vidlak; BGS (1998)
2012: Kailey Dwyer; BSA (2007)
2013: Dr. Patrick O'Neil: Ph.D. (2008)
College of Public Affairs and Community Service Alumni Award
2013: Dr. Patrick O'Neil
2012: Kailey Dwyer
2009: Dr. Rebecca Lutte
2008: Stephen McCoy
2007: Keri Spencer
2005: Mike Lempke
2004: Michael Turner
University of Nebraska Foundation
Help support one of many Aviation Institute scholarships hosted at the University of Nebraska Foundation. For additional information visit their website or contact:
Tessa Barney, Director of Development
Phone: 402.502.4103
Email: tbarney@nufoundation.org.