ALUMNI RELATIONS| Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Colorado State University Pueblo Alumni Awards recognize outstanding graduates whose professional achievements, leadership, service, and commitment to their communities and alma mater bring distinction to CSU Pueblo. Through the Distinguished Alumni Award and Distinguished Young Alumni Award, the University celebrates alumni who embody the values of Pack pride, excellence, and impact.
About the Award
The Colorado State University Pueblo Alumni Awards represent the highest honors bestowed upon members of the CSU Pueblo alumni community. Through the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Distinguished Young Alumni Award, the University recognizes graduates who exemplify excellence in their professions, leadership in their communities, and a lasting commitment to CSU Pueblo and its mission. These awards celebrate alumni whose achievements, service, and character bring distinction to their alma mater while inspiring current students and fellow graduates. By honoring these outstanding individuals, CSU Pueblo recognizes the profound impact its alumni make locally, nationally, and around the world.
AWARDS BANQUET to honor the recipients
October 15, 2026 | 6:00 Pm | Pueblo Country ClUb
Former Recipients
2025 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Joshua Glach, A23 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Melissa Stecklein, A11 – College of Health and Education
- Noah Commerford, A20 – Hasan School of Business
- Hon. Tayler Thomas, A13 -College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Dr. Allison Wurscher, A19 – School of Nursing
2024 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Keenan Wyatt, A19 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Heather Ruganti, A17 – College of Health and Education
- Louis DeSantis, A11 – Hasan School of Business
- Thomas “Tommy” Farrell, A10 – College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- Katie Hausman, A20 – School of Nursing
2023 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Dr. Juan L. Rodriguez, A16 & A19 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Lindsey Dunbar, A14 – College of Health, Education, and Nursing
- Antonio Huerta, A16 – Hasan School of Business
- Nicki Hart, A07 – College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
2022 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Rosemarie Bongers, A12 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Alisa Proffer, A17 – College of Health, Education, and Nursing
- Sarah Meigs, A17&21 – Hasan School of Business
- Bianca Hicks, A08 – College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
2021 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Dr. Jeremy Thomas, A06 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Hannah Blagg, A14 – College of Health, Education and Nursing
- Samantha Derosier, A16 – Hasan School of Business
- Adam Ward, A15 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
2020 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Dr. Alejandro Marin, A14 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Kelly McLean, A18 – College of Health, Education and Nursing
- Garrison Ortiz, A12 – Hasan School of Business
- Shanna Farmer, A08 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
2019 Distinguished Young Alumni Recipients
- Christy Sperber, A14 – College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
- Shylo Dennison, A07 – College of Health, Education and Nursing
- Steven Trujillo, A12 – Hasan School of Business
- Annamarie Neal, A16 College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
2025 Distinguished Alumni Recipients
- Kareen Lopez, A05 – College of Health and Education
- Tony Colarelli, A06 – Hasan School of Business
- Matt Centner, A02 – College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
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