The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the University who have given exceptional service that contributes substantially to the well-being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. Alumni, friends, faculty and staff, and groups who have served the University are eligible.
Recipients of the Spirit of Augsburg Award:
2023
Paul S. Mueller ‘84
2022
James E. Erlandson ’76
Joyce M. Young ’64
2018
Joe Hognander
Dr. John R. Holum
Grace (Kemmer) Sulerud ’58
2017
Jennifer Weber ’11
Millie Nelson ’52
2016
Mr. & Mrs. Norman & Evangeline Hagfors
Dr. Robert (Bob) Stacke ’71
2015
Mark Engebretson
Mike Walgren ’64
2014
Garry Hesser
Jacqueline Berglund ’87
2013
Alfred Reesnes ’58
Alan Rice
2012
Dale Hanka ’60
Richard “Pork Chop” Thompson ’61
2011
Arlin Gyberg
Norma Noonan
2010
Stephen “Gabe” Gabrielsen ’63
Jack Osberg ’62
Richard Spratt ’74
2009
James E. Haglund
2008
No award given
2007
Dr. Beverly Nilsson – Faculty Emeriti
2006
Herald Johnson ’68
2005
Dr. Richard Thoni
The Augsburg Centennial Singers
2004
Rev. Arthur Rimmereid
2003
Dr. John Benson ’55
Sigvald V. Hjelmeland ’41
2002
Rev. Dr. Orval Moren ’57
The StepUP Advisory Board
2001
The Augsburg Associates
Marolyn (Sortland) ’51 and William Halvorson ’51
Marie McNeff
2000
The “Tuesday Volunteers”
Chuck Gabrielson ’77
Gunnar Wick