The Alumni Recognition Award was awarded to an alumnus/alumna who had excelled in his/her career field, as well as in service to the community. Former students who did not receive an official degree from CU Denver were also considered.
• 2017 –
Judith Martinez ’84, MURP ’01• 2016 – Mitch Dickman ’05
• 2015 – Rick Alden ’96 and Kevin Patterson MURP, MPA ’97
• 2012 – Kelly Brough MBA ’89
• 2010 –
Dave Baker ’82 and
Ellie Caulkins ’77• 2008 – Grady Cope ’88
• 2005 – Al Stecklein MBA ’79 and Mary Williams
• 2004 – Richard von Luhrte
• 2003 – William (Bill) Steitz MA ’90
• 2002 – Carol Barber ’81
• 2001 – Elizabeth Cohill MPA ’88 and Barbara M. Schroeder MA ’87
• 2000 – Ellen Fisher ’74, MA ’78 and Mary J. Gearhart ’79
• 1999 – Linda Pryor MPA ’91
• 1998 – Ted Gavrilis ’77
• 1997 – Ronald (Ron) Montoya ’72
• 1996 – Steven E. Leatherman
• 1995 – Judy Ward MBA ’83
• 1994 – Margaret Cary MBA ’89 and W. Grover Coors ’76
• 1993 – Jane Prancan MURP ‘75
• 1992 – Edward S. Adams, Jr.
• 1991 – Lauren Casteel ’77
• 1990 – Mary Lee Beauregard MPA ’83
• 1989 – Peter B. Teets
• 1988 – Mark Solano ’78
• 1987 – Diana Boulter ’73, MPA ’77