Augsburg University is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award, First Decade Award, and Spirit of Augsburg Award. These outstanding alumni will be recognized at a public ceremony and reception on October 11 as part of Augsburg’s 2024 homecoming and reunion weekend.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes significant achievement in vocation, for outstanding contribution to church and community, and for a life that exemplifies the ideals and mission of Augsburg University. The 2024 honorees are:
- Brian Greseth ’83, educator and superintendent, Glades County School District (Okeechobee, FL)
- Vicki Ellingrod ’89, dean of the College of Pharmacy and John Gideon Searle Professor of Translational Pharmacy, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
- Judge Pamela Alexander ’74, retired Fourth Judicial District judge for Hennepin County (Charlotte, NC)
First Decade Award
The First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the past 10 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the university. The 2024 honorees are:
- Promise Okeke ’15, CEO, NovoPath (New York, NY)
- Kirubel Frew ’14, vice president of business development, Viz.ai (Boston, MA)
Spirit of Augsburg Award
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. The 2024 honorees are:
- Boyd Koehler, associate professor and librarian emeritus (Minneapolis, MN)
- Martha Gisselquist ’86, Augsburg Health Commons volunteer and supporter (Bloomington, MN)
Every year Augsburg honors alumni and friends of the College who have contributed to Augsburg or who have made significant accomplishments since their graduation. This year we honor the following:
Augsburg honored several alumni during last week’s Homecoming festivities including the men’s soccer MIAC championship team from 1973 (pictured with current men’s soccer coach Greg Holker, athletic director Jeff Swenson, and President Pribbenow), nine new inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame, two first decade awardees, and two distinguished alumni. Congratulations to all!