The Distinguished Service Medallion
One or more recipients are selected by the SVSU president with the support of a leadership committee chaired by the vice president for development.
Past Recipients
Past Recipients of the SVSU Distinguished Service Medallion
- 2025 — Ken and Veronica Horn
- 2024 — Dr. Charles Curtiss
- 2023 — Dr. Malcom Field and Avril Roundtree
- 2022 — John M. Kunitzer, Beth Thieme & Jenee L. Velasquez
- 2021 — Kimberly A. Norris and William A. Zehnder
- 2020 — Jerome Yantz
- 2019 — Barbara Heller and Waheed Akbar
- 2018 — Dave Abbs
- 2017 — Terence F Moore
- 2016 — Leola Wilson
- 2015 — Jim Wolohan
- 2014 — N/A
- 2013 — K.P. Karunakaran, M.D., Barb Mitchell
- 2012 — Alan W. Ott, Patricia Turnbull Shek
- 2011 — James A. Barcia, David M. Hall
- 2010 — Susan Vititoe, D. Brian Law
- 2009 — Robert and Susan Pumford
- 2008 — Joel Gougeon, Hugo E. (Ted) and Ruth Braun
- 2007 — Carl Fredericks, Burnett Kelly
- 2006 — Linda Sims, Thomas Ludington
- 2005 — Morrison and Julie Stevens
- 2004 — Robert J. Vitito
- 2003 — Grant A. Schaefer
- 2002 — Thomas and Ginger Marx, Linneaus and Phae Dorman
- 2001 — Thomas Rush
- 2000 — B.J. Humphreys
- 1999 — Herbert Gettel, Harvey Walker
- 1998 — Donna Roberts
- 1997 — Richard Wolohan
- 1996 — G. James and Lyla Williams, Gerald and Rosaline Blumenau
- 1995 — Ernest Paulick
- 1994 — Martha Arnold
- 1993 — Stuart Gross, Thomas Mutton
- 1992 — Rhea Miller, Yoko Mossner, Curtis E. White
- 1991 — Melvyn Adelman, Richard Gilmore, Melvin Zahnow
- 1990 — Jerry Hart, Timothy Lipan
SVSU Foundation Annual Report Fiscal Year 2023
Sixty years ago, the vision of a four-year college became a reality when a charter was granted to form Saginaw Valley College as a private institution. This new college needed funds to purchase land and begin construction. Community leaders stepped forward to demonstrate their commitment to the project. Notably, the Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation and the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation each pledged $1 million to the effort. A few years later, others would throw themselves into a campaign, chaired by William J. Edwards, to raise in excess of $2 million in additional funds, a condition set forth by the state legislature to convert Saginaw Valley College from a private to a public institution.
This legacy of visionary leadership, dedicated commitment and generous financial contributions has made it possible for well over 50,000 students to achieve their dream of earning a college degree. Donors who believe in the power of education to change lives, build a thriving economy and transform our community have funded programs and supported experiences that extend beyond the SVSU classroom.
As we celebrate 60 years of success and look to the future, SVSU will continue the vital work of preparing students to succeed and lead in their workplaces and their communities. And the SVSU Foundation will continue the important work of connecting donors to their interests and building program and scholarship funds so more students can achieve their dream of a college education. We hope you’ll join us as our journey unfolds.
Mission
The mission of the SVSU Foundation is to generate and cultivate a community of enthusiastic and loyal donors who contribute to the development of a premier university of outstanding students.
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