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Outstanding Service Award 

This award was established in 1983 with the approval of the Faculty Senate and the administration. The award parallels the Distinguished Alumni Award in the manner in which it is presented and the exposure and publicity it receives. The award is presented at fall commencement. 

The award was established to recognize those individuals outside of the university community that have made exemplary contributions to UWRF through their support of the university's goals and their volunteer efforts on our behalf. We realize that there are individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the university of personal time and energy, leadership, support and/or monetary donations. It is for these reasons that we are pleased to make this award available. 

The following criteria are to be followed by the committee in the selection process, realizing that there may be exceptions from time to time that would necessitate a suspension of one or more of the criteria in a given year. 

  • Demonstrated contributions of time, talent and/or financial support to UWRF over a period of at least five years. Length of service will be a major factor in determining the recipient.
  • Letters of recommendation in support of the candidate are strongly encouraged.
  • The deans of each of the three colleges will be asked to nominate one or more people for this award. In addition, other areas of the university are encouraged to nominate candidates as they see fit. The nominations will be due to the committee before the end of the spring semester.
  • At no time will more than three (3) awards be given in a single year.
  • University employees are not eligible for this award.
  • This award may also be presented to a company, organization or other institution that has made a significant contribution to the goals and objectives of the university over a period of years.
UWRF Section Separator
  • 2024
    • Linda Yde
  • 2023
    • Charles and Ruth Anne White
  • 2022
    • Katie Ryan Niznik
  • 2021
    • Smith Family
    • First National Bank of River Falls
  • 2020
    • Mike Noreen
    • Newt Greaser
  • 2018
    • Derek Cherne
    • Dairy Pilot Steering Committee
    • Gary Rohde
    • Purnendu C. Vasavada
    • Jim Mildbrand
    • John Umhoefer
    • Jim Harsdorf
    • John Rosenow
  • 2017
    • John Bryant Wyman, M.D.
  • 2016
    • CHS/CHS Foundation
    • DeLonais Foundation
  • 2015
    • Ball Horticultural Company
  • 2014
    • Case IH and Value Implement
  • 2013
    • Michael Davis
    • Connie Foster
    • Debbie James Timmerman
    • Linder's Greenhouse, Garden, and Landscape Center
  • 2012
    • Charles and Anne Kao
  • 2011
    • AgStar Financial
    • Wanda Brown
    • Phyllis Goldin
    • Trudy Poppenhagen
  • 2010
    • Bachman's
    • Bob Casey
  • 2009
    • Don Richards
  • 2008
    • Bailey Nurseries, Inc.
    • Michel Beyer
  • 2007
    • Mary Ella Jerome
  • 2006
    • Kansas City Chiefs
  • 2005
    • Tom Palmer
    • Quentin Schultz
  • 2004
    • Steve Healy
    • Jim Tiedke
  • 2003
    • Jeff McCardle
  • 2002
    • James Harsdorf
  • 2001
    • United Parcel Service (UPS)
    • Law's Nursery, Inc.
  • 2000
    • The City of River Falls
    • The Town of Clifton
    • The Town of Kinnickinnic
    • The Town of River Falls
    • Pierce County
  • 1999
    • Linda Beedy
    • Cooperative Resources International
    • Susan Treinan
  • 1998
    • Bill Sperling
    • Cenex/ Land O' Lakes - Agronomy Company
    • Northwest Farm Credit Services
  • 1997
    • 3M Corporation
  • 1995
    • Jim Grantman
  • 1994
    • Robert Meisterling
  • 1993
    • William Kelly
    • Ann Krupkat
    • Irene and Harvey Kopecky
    • Northrup King Corporation
    • Judy Tostrud
  • 1992
    • Keith Rodli
  • 1991
    • Dave Benson
    • Ruby McLaughlin
    • Harold Tiffany
  • 1984
    • Stonebridge Elementary School
  • 1981
    • Andersen Corporation (Foundation)
    • David Smith