Distinguished Service Award

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Luther College Distinguished Service Award

The Luther College Distinguished Service Award was established in 2012 and is presented to individuals who, through their ongoing loyalty, commitment, outstanding contribution, and service, have shown dedication to and support for Luther College and its vision, mission, and priorities.

Recipients

Dr. Mary Hampton
2024

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Steve Haddad
2024

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Pastor Richard Hordern, Ph.D. and Nancy Talsness Hordern
2024

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Dr. Mary Vetter
2023

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Berbel Knoll
2023

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Rev. David Kaiser
2022

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Rev. Larry and Gail Fry
2022

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Dr. Paul Antrobus
2020

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Harold Dietrich
2020

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Paul Liefeld
2020

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Gerry Harris
2019

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Mary Jesse
2019

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Dr. Arthur Krentz
2018

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Rev. Dr. Don King
2018

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Allan & Barbara Christiansen
2017

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Dr. Roland Miller
2017

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Dr. Don Lee
2016

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Richard Nostbakken
2015

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Rein & Ella Sommerfeld
2014

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Richard (Dick) Stark
2013

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Dr. Morris Anderson
2012

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Distinguished Service Award Nominations

The Luther College Distinguished Service Award is granted to individuals who have shown dedication to and support for Luther College and its mission. Nominees must meet the following criteria:

  1. Have demonstrated ongoing loyalty and commitment to Luther College
  2. Have shown outstanding contribution and service to Luther College
  3. Have contributed to activities that have enhanced the reputation and overall strength of Luther College
  4. Are no longer active as employees or Board of Regents members at Luther College
  5. It is preferred that nominees are able to attend the awards ceremony or equivalent event in person, and are willing to participate in publicity for the awards ceremony. However, the award can also be awarded posthumously.

Nominations can be submitted at any time using our Luther College Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form, and will be kept on file in confidence for a period of five years. Nominations need not be resubmitted during this timeframe.