Past Alumni Award Winners

The most visible sign of the vitality of a University can be seen by examining the success and achievements of its alumni. Drake University and the National Alumni Association Board of Directors are proud to honor exceptional graduates with the Drake University Alumni Awards. These awards recognize the significant contributions of our alumni to their alma mater, their profession, and their communities.

2025 Alumni Awards Winners

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Cain Hayes, BN'82

Distinguished Alumni Award

Lee Ann Colacioppo, JO'86

Alumni Achievement Award

Sarah Porter, ED'16

Young Alumni Achievement Award

Hosea James Givan II, LA'82

Community Service Award

Deidre DeJear, JO'08

Community Service Award

Frank Ursini, BN'73

Alumni Loyalty Award

Annelise Tarnowski, AS'15, JO'15

Young Alumni Loyalty Award

Tony Tandeski, JO'08

Young Alumni Loyalty Award

2024 Alumni Awards Winners

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Renae Chesnut, PH’85, GR’85, ‘96, ‘98

Distinguished Alumni Award

Monica Nance, ED’83

Alumni Achievement Award

Danielle White, BN’11

Young Alumni Achievement Award

Daniel Wolter, AS’94

Community Service Award

Deneen Dygert, AS’87, GR’96

Alumni Loyalty Award

Alexis Davis, JO’13, MA’17

Young Alumni Loyalty Award

2023 Alumni Awards Winners

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Diane Caldbeck, ED'72

Distinguished Alumni Award

Marianne Coppock, JO'01

Alumni Achievement Award

Jessica Nesheim, PH'09

Young Alumni Achievement Award

Dwana Bradley, GR'08,'11,'14

Community Service Award

John Miller, BN'82

Alumni Loyalty Award

Lisa Brinkmeyer Van Deventer, JO'98

Alumni Loyalty Award

Tom Florian, BN'14, GR'16

Young Alumni Loyalty Award

2022 Alumni Awards Winners

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Johnny Taylor, GR'91, LW'92

Distinguished Alumni Award

Jan Jensen, JO'91, GR'96

Alumni Achievement Award

Julie Fitzpatrick, AS'89

Alumni Achievement Award

Charlie Hartig, PH'09

Young Alumni Achievement Award

John Forbes, PH'80

Community Service Award

Gary Porter, BN'72

Alumni Loyalty Award

Adam Kaduce, BN'09, LW'12

Young Alumni Loyalty Award

Alumni Award Winners Archive

View list of previous winners

Questions? Contact Andy Verlengia, Director, Alumni Relations at andrew.verlengia@drake.edu or (515) 271-3077.

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