Distinguished Alumni

Recipients of the 2012 Delta College Distinguished Alumni Awards - left to right, Mary Anne Ackerman and Norman Braddock - receive their awards from Jim Van Tiflin, Chair of the Delta College Foundation Board of Directors, at a major donor dinner in September.

Delta College recognizes graduates who have made a significant contribution to the College and its students. The award is presented each year during a special dinner recognizing major donors.

The criteria we consider in our selection are:

• Graduate of Delta College (with either a degree or certificate)
• Visibility and Respect. The individual is known for positive reasons and judged to be a valuable and esteemed member of the community.
• Professional Achievement and Career Distinction. The individual attained prominence through his or her efforts that form a record of accomplishment impressive to the citizens of the Great Lakes Bay Region.
• Service to Society. The individual exhibits integrity and a demonstrated commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others through volunteer efforts.
• Service and Support to Delta College. The individual's deeds and actions reflect the importance of his or her educational training, and pride in and loyalty to Delta College, as demonstrated through his or her interest in and support of the College and its programs and activities.

Past Recipients

• 2012 - Mary Anne Ackerman, Frankenmuth; and Norman Braddock, Saginaw 
• 2011 - Gregory Branch, Saginaw; Rhonda Provoast, Hale; and Robert Stafford, Midland
• 2010 - Dr. Ronald Miller, St. Johns
• 2009 - Myron Greene, Midland
• 2008 - Dr. Dennis Hensley, Fort Wayne, Indiana
• 2007 - Alice Gerard, Bay City
• 2006 - Dr. Jack Nash, Saginaw
• 2005 - Joseph Rivet, Bay City
• 2004 - Wilmer Jones Ham McZee, Saginaw
• 2003 - Joaquin Guerrero, Saginaw
• 2002 - Steven Morello, Saginaw
• 2001 - Dr. Audrey Stryker, Midland
• 2000 - Scott Seeburger, Midland
• 1999 - Paul Rowley, Bay City
• 1998 - Dr. Roger Kahn, Saginaw
• 1997 - Penny Phelps, Bay City
• 1996 - Charles Braddock, Saginaw
• 1995 - David Gamez, Saginaw
• 1994 - William Hargreaves, Midland